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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...

Deepblocks Developer: Mixed-use development in Brooklyn, NY

Last week, Michael Covone demonstrated a feasibility study for a mixed-use project in Brooklyn using Deepblocks Developer. During the webinar, Michael showcased how to generate detailed analyses and reports for different development scenarios, including financial returns and 3D modeling. We believe that Deepblocks Developer, at $18/month, can be a game-changer...

Improving the Accuracy of 3D Modeling: The Importance of Zoning Data and Deepblocks API

Generative design software offers rapid prototypes of visualized buildings. The satisfaction of seeing your ideas come to life instantly is a huge benefit. However, without zoning data, without grounding the design in reality, it becomes a fast track to nowhere. To ensure that generative design is rooted in reality, customers...

Unraveling Growth Potential in Tallahassee

Understanding Buildable Areas and Residential Unit Limitations Many developers face disappointment when trying to maximize the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) for multifamily projects, as the number of units allowed often falls short of the potential buildable area. It is imperative to understand the specific zoning regulations before investing. What is...

A Vision of Miami's Future Density Trajectory and the Impressive Growth of Edgewater

Exploring Miami's future density expansion patterns. We have determined the city's future density trajectory by analyzing Miami's existing and potential densities. Our visualizations indicate that Miami's density will become more concentrated downtown while also expanding towards the north and west. Overview of Edgewater: a Miami north downtown neighborhood. Located north...

Predicting Future Urbanization

Revealing the future of Florida's urban growth in a buildable area analysis. By digitizing the total buildable area across five Florida cities, we can compare current and future building density intensity and location. This visualization uncovers the direction of future growth. This week's series will dive deeper into predicting development...

The Importance of Sea Level Rise

​​If you missed Deepblocks' live webinar last week, you can watch the recording here. In the webinar, Michael Covone and Olivia Ramos discuss the potential impact of sea level rise on investment decisions....

The Complexity of Zoning Data and the Potential of Advanced Technology

Understanding the Importance of Complete and Accurate Zoning Information for Real Estate Development and Property Ownership Digitization and automatic zoning calculation are becoming increasingly popular for their ability to provide accurate and consistent development insight at scale. Traditional collection and dissemination of zoning methods are often manual and prone to...

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...