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Innovating the Real Estate Economy: Data-Driven Development Models for a New Cycle

Authors
Xiangdong Feng1, *
1University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
*Corresponding author. Email: Peter.feng@gmail.com
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Xiangdong Feng
Available Online 3 December 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-888-2_29How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Real Estate; Innovation; Digital Tools; Economic Models; Real Estate Economy
Abstract

Real estate isn’t just about providing homes—it’s also a major driver of the economy, influencing jobs, finance, and even our ability to adapt to climate change. After more than ten years of low interest rates, the industry is now facing tougher challenges: housing is becoming less affordable, building costs are climbing, and there’s growing pressure to cut carbon emissions. Innovation is no longer optional—it’s essential.

In this essay, I bring together the latest data and research to explore five promising ways the sector can adapt: building homes through industrialized, off-site methods; expanding build-to-rent (BTR) developments; using green finance to fund energy-saving upgrades; capturing land value through transit-oriented development (TOD); and embracing digital tools like AI, machine learning, and asset tokenization. For each approach, I explain the economic models used to assess them, run sample calculations to show their impact, and suggest practical steps for putting them into action.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 2025 7th International Conference on Economic Management and Cultural Industry (ICEMCI 2025)
Series
Advances in Economics, Business and Management Research
Publication Date
3 December 2025
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978-94-6463-888-2
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2352-5428
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© 2025 The Author(s)
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