
Freddy Forelle |
Disclaimer
This post is heavily influenced by my thoughts
I think the answer you are looking for isn't detailed in the rules.
The only passage coming close to an answer is under Settlements:
"Population: A settlement’s population is approximately equal to the number of completed lots within its districts × 250. a grid that has all 36 lots filled with buildings has a population of approximately 9,000."
I would say the answer on how many people could live in 1 lot of tenements depends on different factors.
-how many adjacent workplaces need to be supplied with workers
-how big/old the settlement is
Etc.
The exact number of resident could fluctuate. Like in city builder games a residential zoning only dictates which kind of building can be built there not the exact variant of building.
As far as I can see commercial buildings are worded as single variants. I would still say that if one doesn't go for a big tavern that there should be different little places to hang out and drink.
As always I would say the best way to determine what is best for your campaign discuss with your players and manage their expectations.