Atlanta, GA, United States
Session Summary:
This engaging panel was moderated by Rick Porter, Director of the Master of Real Estate (MRED) Program at Georgia Tech's College of Design. It highlighted how new software and hardware technologies offer real opportunities for real estate development. Through its faculty and student projects, Georgia Tech's MRED program is researching how the intersection of technology and the housing development process can increase supply and support broader affordability. This panel was joined by Astro, a robotic dog prototype. The discussion showed how different technology solutions increase efficiency in entitlement, design, and asset management processes.

Session Summary: This engaging panel was moderated by Rick Porter, Director of the Master of Real Estate (MRED) Program at Georgia Tech's College of Design. It highlighted how new software and hardware technologies offer real opportunities for real estate development. Through its faculty and student projects, Georgia Tech's MRED program is researching how the intersection of technology and the housing development process can increase supply and support broader affordability. This panel was joined by Astro, a robotic dog prototype. The discussion showed how different technology solutions increase efficiency in entitlement, design, and asset management processes.

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