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Predictive housing-demand analytics guiding zoning adjustments to reduce urban overcrowding and prevent deepening affordability shortages
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International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2023, 10(02), 1550-1565.
Article DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2023.10.2.1026
Publication history:
Received on 30 October 2023; revised on 21 December 2023; accepted on 28 December 2023
Abstract:
Rapid urbanization, population growth, and shifting household preferences have intensified housing demand pressures in cities worldwide, contributing to persistent overcrowding and worsening affordability shortages. Conventional zoning and land-use policies, often based on static population projections and infrequent planning cycles, struggle to respond effectively to dynamic housing market conditions. As a result, mismatches between housing supply, demand, and spatial allocation continue to deepen socio-economic inequalities and strain urban infrastructure systems. In this context, predictive housing-demand analytics has emerged as a critical tool for enabling more adaptive, forward-looking urban planning and zoning reforms. Advances in data availability and computational modeling now allow urban planners to integrate demographic trends, migration patterns, income distributions, land prices, transportation accessibility, and historical development data into predictive frameworks. Machine learning and econometric models can forecast localized housing demand across different income segments and housing typologies, offering granular insights into where shortages and overcrowding are most likely to emerge. These analytics support scenario-based evaluations of zoning policies, enabling planners to assess the potential impacts of density adjustments, mixed-use zoning, up-zoning near transit corridors, and inclusionary housing mandates before implementation. This study focuses on how predictive housing-demand analytics can guide zoning adjustments to reduce urban overcrowding while mitigating the risk of deepening affordability crises. It examines the role of demand forecasting in identifying underutilized land, anticipating displacement pressures, and aligning housing supply with evolving urban needs. Emphasis is placed on equity-oriented zoning strategies that balance growth accommodation with affordability preservation. By narrowing from a broad urban planning perspective to data-driven zoning decision support, the study demonstrates how predictive analytics can enhance policy responsiveness, improve housing outcomes, and support more inclusive and sustainable urban development trajectories.
Keywords:
Predictive Housing Analytics; Urban Zoning Policy; Housing Affordability; Overcrowding Mitigation; Data-Driven Urban Planning; Sustainable City Development
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