Overview
Land Development Handbook / Edition 2
Once a relatively simple matter, land development has today become a complicated art and science unto itself, and one that has wide implications for entire urban economies. The many factors involved are enough to challenge the savviest engineer, planner, surveyor, architect, attorney, developer or any professional who must navigate the confusing maze the land development process has become.
Written by one of the nation's premier consulting firms, this new edition delivers up-to-date coverage of planning, engineering, and surveying...all with over 700 illustrations, including diagrams, detailed drawings, plats, and reports generated at the various design stages, as well as charts, tables, and more. You'll find a thorough description of the design and approval process for residential, commercial, and retail land development projects and access to valuable bottom-line information on:
Environmental issues, including erosion and sediment control, storm water management, environmental impact studies and assessments, and water quality
Types of local regulations; where to get necessary project approval; what to expect during the process Site analysis and selection criteria for feasibility studies Technical information on the design of suburban infrastructure components such as water treatment and supply systems, sanitary sewer systems, storm drain systems, and roads
The complete spectrum of surveying methods, including Global Positioning System Surveys and Geographic Information Systems
