The Land Bank's Role in Community Development. The Land Bank in Syracuse holds around 100 properties in the South Side. These properties were foreclosed on by the city due to unpaid taxes or unsafe conditions. The challenge is to improve the community without triggering aggressive gentrification. Blueprint 15's Impact on
The Shift in Retail Landscape and the Emergence of Housing Opportunities The retail landscape is transforming due to the decline of brick-and-mortar stores and the rise of e-commerce. This shift has driven many shopping malls and retail centers to explore innovative ways to repurpose their spaces, offering excellent housing opportunities.
From Turmoil to Hope: The Ownership Journey of Frisco's Wade Park Frisco's Wade Park, a $2B, 120-acre project, has had a tumultuous ownership trajectory. The project started in 2014, stalled in 2018, went into foreclosure in 2019, and passed thru a federal court in 2022. Recently, there has been a
Dispute Over Demolition Moratorium Displaces 69 Households in Philadelphia A Philadelphia developer sued the city over a demolition moratorium and zoning changes. The developer's decision not to renew federal subsidies led to the displacement of 69 households. The community is fighting to help these families. Untapped Development Potential: Balancing Affordable
Quickly Evaluate Multifamily / Build-to-Rent Sites with New Deepblocks Developer Tool During our webinar, which was live on LinkedIn on March 15th, we explored how to evaluate highest and best use for multifamily and BTR with our latest product addition, Deepblocks Developer. Our advanced real estate development modeling software will
Tech's Dual Impact: Median Income and Rent Growth in the Bay Area The technology sector has been a key contributor to the economic growth of numerous Californian cities, especially in the Bay Area. Among the 30 cities ranked, only two featured in both Median Income and Median Rent growth categories.
Embracing Suburban Living: Texas' Expanding Residential Landscape Over the past decade, the Lone Star State has experienced significant growth in urban and suburban areas. While cities like Houston, Austin, and Dallas attract new residents, more people seek a suburban living. Texas Suburbs Thrive: Population Density and Rental Housing Demand Surge
The Impressive Rise of Gilbert, Arizona: Dominating in Seven of Eight Growth Categories In Arizona, one city stands out as the most impressive: Gilbert. Gilbert, Arizona has achieved the top ranking in seven of the eight growth categories. This impressive performance shows that Gilbert is a well-rounded and dynamic city
Examining the Top Three Cities and their Performance Across Eight Key Categories After analyzing 44 Florida cities with a population over 65,000, Doral, Homestead, and Kissimmee emerged as the top cities, ranking in the top five across four out of eight growth categories. The City of Miami also performed well,
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
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
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
