Articles by Issi Romem

About Issi Romem

Issi Romem has a PhD in economics at the University of California, Berkeley, with a focus on urban and real estate economics. He has consulted for the Bay Area Council Economic Institute on matters involving transportation, real estate and the regional economy. Soon he will be joining the team at OnPoint Analytics.

Self-driving cars: A Force for Urban Densification or Expansion?

Self-driving cars: A Force for Urban Densification or Expansion?

by | Jun 11, 2013 | Smart Cities | 4 Comments

How will self-driving cars affect our cities? In a recent blog post I predicted that self-driving cars will gradually but dramatically cause our cities to expand. “Faster and more efficient transportation” I wrote, “will convert locations that are currently too remote...
How will driverless cars affect our cities?

How will driverless cars affect our cities?

by | Mar 25, 2013 | Smart Cities | 24 Comments

Driverless cars are an imminent reality Google is the most conspicuous developer of autonomous vehicles, but it is hardly alone in pursuing this venture. Most automakers are competing to introduce their own driverless cars to the public, and are doing so piecemeal,...