Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/if-your-bedroom-is-also-your-kitchen-you-might-live-in-a-micro-apartment Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter If your bedroom is also your kitchen, you might live in a micro-apartment Science Sep 22, 2013 12:32 PM EDT As more people across the country are living alone, the costs of rent and real estate are soaring in many urban areas. Cities like New York and Vancouver are trying to get the most out of available apartment space by creating “micro” apartments. Many of these apartments are smaller than what was previously allowed under the law. Explore life in under 325 square feet in our slide show A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now
As more people across the country are living alone, the costs of rent and real estate are soaring in many urban areas. Cities like New York and Vancouver are trying to get the most out of available apartment space by creating “micro” apartments. Many of these apartments are smaller than what was previously allowed under the law. Explore life in under 325 square feet in our slide show A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now