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Teaching AI to Understand Proximity: A Game Changer in Real Estate Development

Understanding and leveraging proximity can create value in unexpected ways. When we teach an AI agent to understand this concept, it opens up a whole new dimension of possibilities, especially when analyzing and comparing lists of properties. The Intelligence of Proximity Every piece of data we gather adds intelligence to...

Urban Density and Affordability: Balancing Opportunity in Secondary Markets

Exploring the link between high-density zoning, QCT Zones, and Opportunity Zones in selecting secondary markets. Another curious factor in choosing secondary markets, beyond their proximity to primary markets, is the correlation between the potential for high-density zoning in areas designated as QCT Zones and Opportunity Zones. Examining the precarious situation...

Strategic Selection of Secondary Markets: A Focus on Growth Opportunities

Selecting secondary markets for investment or development is a complex task, especially given the thousands of cities to evaluate. A well-considered strategy must be at the heart of the selection process. A combination of high buildable area and a relatively lower median income might present a viable formula for identifying...

Uncovering Miami's Central Business District: A Deep Dive into Property Unit Allowances

Visualizing Property Distribution: Understanding Our Chart and Its Implications As we continue our exploration of Miami's Central Business District, we've generated a bar chart that presents an intriguing breakdown: the distribution of properties based on the number of units they are permitted to house. This visual representation allows us to...

Navigating the Complexities of Miami's Zoning: A Deep Dive into Unit Allowances

Deciphering Zoning Allowances through Visual Data Navigating the labyrinth of zoning regulations can be complex, particularly when it comes to understanding the impact of overlays and base zoning designations on potential unit allowances. To demystify this topic, we've created a bar graph, which offers a clear comparison between the total...

Demystifying Zoning Categories in Miami: A Comparative Analysis of Unit Allowances

The exploration of Miami's zoning continues, and this time, we're examining a critical component: the total units allowed within different zoning categories. A visual representation has been created to provide an intuitive comparison between three categories: All Overlays, T6 (No Overlay), and D1-T5 (No Overlay). Understanding the Categories and their...

Predicting the Timing of Downturns in the Florida Construction Industry

How Can Machine Learning Help Investors Time Their Entry into the Florida Market? Deepblocks is using machine learning to predict the timing of local downturns and bottoms in the construction industry. By using construction activity as a proxy for economic trends, predictions could be a valuable tool for investors to...

Comparing the Recovery of Florida Cities from the 2008 Financial Crisis in the Construction Industry

Assessing the Impact of the 2008 Financial Crisis on Florida's Construction Industry The construction industry experienced a sharp downturn during the financial crisis of 2008. Construction peaked between 2005 and 2008 before drastically declining. Tampa peaked first in 2005, followed by Jacksonville and Tallahassee in 2006, and Orlando and Miami...

Exploring the Benefits of High-Density Construction in Florida Cities

The Benefits of Density on the Economics of Urban Areas Density has economic benefits: High-density cities are often associated with vibrant economies, as they attract a diverse range of businesses, workers, and consumers. This can create more job opportunities, higher wages, and greater access to goods and services. The Social...

Exploring the Peak Construction Years in Florida's Top Cities

Construction in Florida's Top Cities: A Look at the Numbers and Trends Over the past decade, there has been a consistent increase in construction activity in the major Florida cities of Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando, Tampa, and Tallahassee. It's fascinating to see when each city experienced its peak construction activity. Jacksonville...

Exploring the Racial Distribution of Major Cities in Florida

An Analysis of Population Demographics in Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville, Tampa, and Tallahassee. The data on race distribution in Florida's major cities reveal interesting patterns. For instance, the more north you go in Florida, the lower the percentage of Hispanic residents in the major cities. Meanwhile, Orlando has a more evenly...

Unlocking Development Potential in Major Florida Cities: The Case for Affordable Housing

Analyzing Development Capacity and Growth Potential to Address Housing Issues Major cities in Florida possess considerable development capacity, signifying that new construction is entirely feasible. Even considering existing building inventory, the development delta indicates that these cities have ample growth potential. Why is development capacity relevant for affordable housing? This...

Exploring the Floor Area Ratios of Major Cities in Florida

Analyzing the Relationship between Development Patterns and Growth Potential The floor area ratio (FAR) is a crucial metric that measures the amount of a building's floor area relative to the land it occupies. A high FAR suggests vertical development, while a low FAR implies more horizontal development. Can we compare...

The Connection between Homeownership and Crime Trends in Major Florida Cities

A Closer Look at the Correlations between Ownership and Crime in Small and Large Cities Our analysis of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area revealed correlations between city size, homeownership, and crime trends. Larger cities have less crime when more people own property. Inversely, small cities have less crime with decreasing...

Miami's High Population Density and Sharp Decline in Crime Outshines Other Florida Cities

Comparing Population Density and Crime across five major Florida Cities. Astonishing Findings: The City of Miami's high population density and a sharp decline in crime outshine Tampa, Orlando, Tallahassee, and Jacksonville. This is a remarkable accomplishment. From 2012 to 2018, Miami nearly cut crime in half while increasing its density....

Exploring Major Florida Cities: A Comprehensive Comparison of Population, Inventory, and More.

We uncover the top-ranked Florida cities in the Deepblocks Density Index Report. The Florida cities density report compares five major cities based on seven categories: population, economics, construction, development, inventory, crime rates & overall best city. Miami has the highest overall score, followed by Tampa, Orlando, Tallahassee, and Jacksonville. What...