In an interesting twist there was a G+M article the other day about a group trying to promote small homes on wheels that can be used for infill housing in Vancouver.

They have design plans for the cute houses, a website, and yes, are lobbying the government to approve and accept this method of housing  for those who want to "live small".

Except we already have this form of housing.  It's an RV or a camper van or a travel trailer. And you are not allowed to park them in your driveway, or backyard via your laneway, and live in them.

Even more interesting that the group advocating for the ever so cute reinvention of the small house on wheels, is also not advocating for people to be allowed to live in the homes on wheels we do have.

A good example of, as you say, diametrically opposite reactions, and moreover, looking down your nose elitism.