Romania's Real Estate Map: How the Housing Bubble Grew, from Living Standards to the Number of Properties by Edit Gyenge

This interactive story offers a detailed analysis of the evolution of living space in Romania over the past 30 years at a micro level. By using interactive maps, users can explore various metrics such as average home sizes, housing density per km², and the evolution of building permits issued for residential construction. The story also examines the impact of systematic cadastral registration on property records, comparing regional trends and tracking significant increases in registered properties across counties. Detailed visualizations, including circles representing percentage growth and clusters indicating areas with substantial increases in property registration, provide insights into the urban and rural development patterns. Clickable elements allow for deeper exploration of specific localities, offering a comprehensive view of the factors shaping Romania's residential landscape over three decades.