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"Reorganized to enhance clarity and usefulness, Residential Land Development Practices, Third Edition presents proven techniques and tools for developing vacant land into buildable lots." "Johnson draws on over 30 years of experience as an engineer, consultant, and lecturer to prepare an easy-to-use guide to basic concepts of land planning, subdivision design, and residential standards. He discusses practical aspects of real estate development, such as financing, scheduling, marketing, project approval, and permits. He completes the picture of a successful and sustainable development project by reviewing important issues connected with the bid process, project management, operations, and business practice." This third edition updates an ASCE Press classic with new illustrations, additional forms and checklists, and two entirely new chapters - one on types of residential land use and another on stormwater management and best management practices - ensuring that Residential Land Development Practices continues to be the best resource of its kind.
Explains how a developer purchases land and develops the property into buildable lots. The author provides strategies for cost estimating and conceptual design planning, and outlines the land development bid process and guidelines for project management. An appendix provides 49 sample forms. The second edition adds chapters on residential marketing, land planning concepts, and residential design standards. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Explains how a developer purchases land and develops the property into buildable lots. The author provides strategies for cost estimating and conceptual design planning, and outlines the land development bid process and guidelines for project management. An appendix provides 49 sample forms. The second edition adds chapters on residential marketing, land planning concepts, and residential design standards. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Explains how a developer purchases land and develops the property into buildable lots. The author provides strategies for cost estimating and conceptual design planning, and outlines the land development bid process and guidelines for project management. An appendix provides 49 sample forms. The second edition adds chapters on residential marketing, land planning concepts, and residential design standards. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Booknews
Explains how a developer purchases land and develops the property into buildable lots. The author provides strategies for cost estimating and conceptual design planning, and outlines the land development bid process and guidelines for project management. An appendix provides 49 sample forms. The second edition adds chapters on residential marketing, land planning concepts, and residential design standards. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Product Details
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Table of Contents
Ch. 1 Land Planning Concepts 1
Ch. 2 Residential Land Uses 7
Ch. 3 Land Development Basics 21
Ch. 4 Financing 35
Ch. 5 Schedules 44
Ch. 6 Basics of Residential Marketing 51
Ch. 7 Consultants 57
Ch. 8 Conceptual Design Planning 68
Ch. 9 Residential Subdivision Design 79
Ch. 10 Residential Land Development Standards 89
Ch. 11 Project Approval Strategy 93
Ch. 12 Stormwater Management and Best Management Practices 107
Ch. 13 Permits ... Permits 125
Ch. 14 Land Development Bid Process 139
Ch. 15 Land Development Project Management 149
Ch. 16 Land Development Field Operations 156
Ch. 17 The Land Development Business 165
Appendixes 171
Additional Reading 286
Index 288
About the Author 293