Yu Chen

Abstract— Big data and its production, management, and utilization are essential components in smart city planning. This paper presents a research framework for applying machine learning and deep learning using multiple big data sets on real estate. We built ensemble machine learning models to track property ownership variance in Austin,… read more 

Abstract: Transit deserts can result from the distribution of resources and services, and people living in transit deserts have limited access to transportation system. The aim of this study was to perform spatiotemporal data analysis to identify transit desert areas in Seoul in three steps. First, the transit gap between… read more 

Abstract The expansion of e-scooter sharing system has led to several novel interactions within the existing transportation system. Although there is a potential for e-scooter sharing and ridesourcing to both compete and complement each other, few studies shed light on the relationship between e-scooter sharing and ridesourcing. To fill this… read more 

Abstract Purpose – By comparing regression models, this study aims to analyze the added home value of green sustainability features and green efficiency characteristics, rather than green certifications, in the city of Austin. Design/methodology/approach – The adoption of home green energy efficiency upgrades has emerged as a new trend in… read more 

Abstract: Transit-oriented development has been a widely accepted tool among transportation planning practitioners; however, there are concerns about the risk of increasing residential property values leading to gentrification or displacements. Therefore, it is critical to provide precise investigations of the relationships between public transit and gentrification. Although numerous studies have… read more