We gathered over a million observations for New York City, presenting us with the challenge of thoroughly cleaning the data. This process involved eliminating redundant listings (such as those where one user has multiple listings or where one record includes two or more rooms as separate listings), null listings (accounts that were not properly set... Continue Reading →
Abstract In 2017, Atlanta ranked among the top three urban markets for the highest return on investment (ROI) in Airbnb's annual report by Rented.com. The study considered various factors, including real estate prices, insurance, taxes, maintenance costs, average annual ROI, and the popularity of the destination. To better understand the factors influencing Airbnb listing prices... Continue Reading →
Which School to Choose in Fulton County? Choosing the right school is crucial in shaping an individual’s development from an early age. One key factor that often goes unnoticed is the school's location, which can significantly impact a child’s exposure to traffic-generated air and noise pollution. Schools near busy roads may pose health risks to... Continue Reading →
Authors: Tamanna Goware, Spandana Anand, Evan Walker, Doudou lin, and Alyas Widita The main objective of this study is to assess the extent of Hurricane Harvey and identify the appropriate aid center locations to help expedite the recovery process. In doing so, we employed a two-part analysis. The first part consists of assessing the damaged areas using... Continue Reading →
Authors: Tamanna Goware, Chia-Huai Chang, Chao Meng, Rohit Ammanamanchi, Yusheng Zeng, Qianyin Xia The smallest entity for any smart corridor initiative is an intersection which controls various factors that affect traffic flow, such as wait times, infrastructure capacity, Fuel efficiency, a right of way etcetera. Balancing these factors help make it easier for multiple modes to coexist,... Continue Reading →
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