Do you think we are going to get apartments, or tall townhomes with growing together?

I'm also in the "unfortunately, no" camp, though I am always happy to be pleasantly surprised. Some colorful townhomes would certainly fit the area, and be fun to use. I really loved the Bella's Belles Townhomes in Belladonna Cove that came with Apartment Life in TS2; imagine what the TS4 art team could do with an updated version of those!