Land
Development
All the Necessary Information about Land Development
from Initial Market Studies to Site Selection and
Analysis
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The industry’s bible
Nine chapters cover everything you need
to know about land development from initial market studies to
site selection and analysis. New and innovative design ideas
for streets, houses, and neighborhoods are included.
Whether
you’re developing a whole neighborhood or just one site, you
shouldn’t be without this essential reference. This
NAHB best-selling classic is now in its tenth edition. Clearly written
and logically organized, this new edition covers all aspects of developing
land for residential purposes.
Learn the basics of land
development through expanded and new chapters that cover:
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Market study and analysis
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Financing
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Feasibility analysis
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Site selection and analysis
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Environmental regulations
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Stormwater management
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Site engineering
Also included are exciting new
design ideas for residential streets, housing types, and master plan
concepts, which have influenced development in recent years.
These features, along with a
summary land development checklist, make this book indispensable for any
developer, builder, or student wanting to understand the fundamentals of
land development.
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Land developers know that
success hinges on knowledge, planning, and
experience. Land Development is the
comprehensive resource for this demanding and
exciting industry. Packed with photos,
illustrations, checklists, and practical guidance,
the 10th edition is an indispensable reference for
any developer or builder wanting to understand the
essentials of residential land development. Clearly
written and logically organized, this classic text
is used extensively in land development college
curricula.
Readers will acquire extensive
knowledge of the interrelated factors that
contribute to a successful land development project,
including
- Market analysis
- Financing strategies
- Site selection and
analysis
- Master plan
conceptualization
- Environmental regulations
- Site engineering and
storm water management
- Design of neighborhoods
and streets
- Innovations in housing
types
Author Daisy Kone emphasizes
flexibility to accommodate the ever-changing trends
in demographics, plan designs, technology, and
environmental regulations. With land becoming an
ever more precious resource in the midst of
unprecedented population growth, the reliable
information in Land Development will give you
the edge that seasoned professional use to acquire
the most desirable tracts of land.
DAISY LINDA KONE is an
architect, planner, and manager in the design-build
residential construction industry. A consultant
based in Houston, Texas, she specializes in the
environmental impact of construction and residential
construction development. She is co-author of The
Public Works Manual with Andrés Duany and
Stephen Mouzon, a collection of standards and street
assemblies designed for mixed-use residential and
commercial development projects.
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