The logic being that smaller units and shared amenities equals less expensive rent (not always the reality).Other practical ways to cut costs is for cities to cut parking requirements (Portland eliminated minimums near transit if affordable units are included, California is also floating this idea).

It sounds like insulation is the logical place to start.

That does not indicate by any logical measurement that the market is over inflated.  

What if explosive growth is simply a logical outcome of institutional capital looking for new places to generate a return?

However, from Core Logic Data, Las Vegas housing price growth from Sep 2018 to July 2019 is only 1.7%.  

I think your logic is sound, but the question I would ask is how is the renter market in your area?

I understand the logic.

That's hard for me to understand the logic of your system it seems to complicate simple things and cause landlords undue extra issues where computers are supposed to make our lives easier.

The thoughtful proponents of the movement can speak quite clearly as to the logic and rationale of what they are doing. 

Not sure the logic you're using to come up with that.