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Land developers know that success hinges on knowledge, planning, and experience. Whether you are new to the field or are looking to brush up your knowledge, Land Development is your comprehensive resource to 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.You 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 typesThe 10th edition of Land Development provides you with the latest details concerning major environmental regulations that affect land development, emerging demographics for targeted marketing, and new innovations in housing types. 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 professionals use to acquire the most desirable tracts of land.Clearly written and logically organized, this classic text is used extensively in land development college curricula. This new edition also includes eight pages of full-color photographs of the nation's leading developments."I recently read Land Development. It was exactly what I was looking for - a readable, comprehensive introduction to the development process." - Greg Sundt, Manager, Installed Services Guardian Building Products, Greer, South Carolina
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780867186888 |
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Publisher: | National Association of Home Builders |
Publication date: | 06/01/2006 |
Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
Format: | eBook |
Pages: | 392 |
Sales rank: | 290,800 |
File size: | 13 MB |
Note: | This product may take a few minutes to download. |
About the Author
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.
Table of Contents
About the Author xvii
Acknowledgments xix
Disclaimer xxi
Introduction 1
The Concept 2
The Project Team 6
Increasing Land Development Constraints 8
The Effect of Social Changes on New Development Types 9
Identifying Your Market 11
Types of Market Studies 12
General 13
Site Specific 14
Highest and Best Use 15
Customer Profile 15
What Kind of Study Do You Need? 16
Housing Supply and Demand 17
Housing Mix 18
Projecting Demand 19
Adjusting the Projection 20
Sources of Demographic Data 24
Census Data 25
Other Sources of Demographic Data 27
Capture Ratio 27
Understanding the Target Market 28
Psychographic Data 28
Specialized Knowledge 32
Project Viability 35
When to Study the Market 35
Before Land Purchase 36
After Land Purchase 37
During ProjectBuild-Out and Sales 38
After Project Completion 38
Purchasing Market Information 39
In-House Market Studies 39
Professional Market Studies 40
Continue to Market 43
Advertising and Other Marketing Activities 43
Selling the Project 44
Selling to Builders 44
Selling to Home Buyers 45
Reducing Risk in Today's Marketplace 46
Financing Your Project 47
Loan-to-Value Ratios 48
Real Estate Collateral 49
Risks 50
Development Financing 50
Sources of Capital 51
Types of Loans 54
Acquisition Loan 56
Other Types of Land Purchase Agreements 57
Development Loan 59
Construction Loan 62
Permanent and Interim Financing 62
Alternative Sources of Financing 63
Partnerships and Investors 64
REITs 64
Joint Ventures 65
Pension Funds 65
Assessing Project Feasibility 66
Pro Forma Analysis 67
Cash Flow Diagram 68
Sensitivity Analysis 70
Profit Analysis 72
Accuracy of Methods 74
Future of Development Financing 75
Proper Documentation Eliminates Potential Mistakes 76
Site Selection 79
Two Approaches to Site Selection 80
Development Idea in Search of Site 80
Site in Search of Master Plan Concept 82
Three Categories of Site Characteristics 83
Physical Factors 85
Geotechnical Conditions 85
Topographical Conditions 89
Site Features 92
Hazards 95
Improvements 97
Site History 97
Legal and Political Factors 98
Zoning 98
Planned Growth 100
Comprehensive Land Use Plan 100
Subdivision Ordinances 102
Contiguous Property 104
Overlapping Regulations 104
Political Factors 105
Off-Site Factors 108
Special Studies 109
Environmental Impact Studies 109
Storm Water Management Plan 110
Wetlands Review 110
Traffic Studies 111
Tree Surveys 112
Sources of Information 112
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) 113
Evaluating Preliminary Site Data 114
Organizing Site Data 114
Decision Matrix 115
Starting with the Site 119
Developing Brownfield and Grayfield Sites 120
Site Selection and the Target Market 121
Site Analysis 123
Gathering Additional Data 123
Project Design 124
Project Costs 124
Site Analysis Tools 125
Current Maps 125
Drawings and Tests 125
Land Survey 126
Physical Factors 127
Topography 127
Soils and Subsurface Conditions 130
Hydrology and Drainage Requirements 131
Storm Water Runoff 135
Site Features 135
Project Opportunities 136
Project Constraints 141
Regulatory Requirements 144
Zoning 145
Design Standards 145
Mixed-Use or Planned Unit Development 147
Subdivision Review Process 149
Environmental Approvals 152
Building Codes 153
Off-Site Factors 154
Frontage Roads and Sidewalks 154
Utilities 155
Applying Site Analysis to the Master Plan 156
Producing Multiple Solutions 157
Selecting a Final Concept 160
Major Environmental Regulations Affecting Development 163
Transforming the Physical Environment 163
Regulatory Climate 164
Creative Alternatives 165
Environmental Permitting 166
Reviewing Project Impact 166
Submittal Process 167
Key Areas 169
Wetlands 170
Hazardous Wastes and Contaminated Properties 177
Brownfields 179
Water Quality 182
Air Quality 186
Noise Control 187
Radon 188
Plants and Wildlife 192
New Approach to Development 193
Marketing the Environment 194
The Green Developer 195
Recognition Programs 195
Environmental Awareness 196
Developing a Master Plan Concept 197
Evolving Target Markets 198
Initial Idea 200
Producing the Master Plan Concept 200
Community Identity 201
Site Characteristics 202
Target Market's Preferences 203
Regional Considerations 205
Sense of Community 206
Social Interaction 207
Planning for Privacy 207
Creating a Unique Place 208
Finalizing the Master Plan 211
Services and Amenities 212
Two Basic Community Types 213
Conventional Suburban Developments 213
Pedestrian-Supportive Developments 214
The Master-Planned Community Today 217
Choosing CSD or PSD 217
Infill or Pocket Development 219
Urban Renewal and Residential Development 219
Development Guidelines 220
Architectural Guidelines 220
Construction Guidelines 222
Deed Restrictions and Covenants 223
Master Plans of the Future 224
Sample Projects 224
Site Engineering and Storm Water Management 225
Site Engineering Plan Components 225
Master Plan 227
Conceptual Grading Plan 227
Storm Water Management Plan 228
Erosion and Sediment Control Plan 228
Grading Plan 229
Cut and Fill 229
Spot Elevations and Slopes 229
Code Compliance 230
Microengineering Process 232
Best Management Practices 234
Principles 236
Types of Systems 237
Designing Closed Systems 239
Designing Open Systems 243
Combining Open and Closed Systems 244
Storm Water Drainage Plan 247
Site Drainage Patterns 247
Rational Formula 249
Subarea Drainage Requirements 250
Retention and Detention Basins 253
Creating Project Amenities 258
Erosion and Sediment Control Plan 259
Temporary Control Measures 262
Permanent Control Measures 266
Site Engineering and Your Project 266
Residential Streets 267
Street Design 267
Evolution of Street Design 268
Local Street Standards 269
Applying Local Standards to the Master Plan 271
Two Basic Models: CSD and PSD 272
Street Patterns 273
Choosinge a Pattern 274
Street Width 276
Cul-de-Sac Turnarounds 278
Street Geometry 281
Intersections 281
Curb or Corner Radius 282
Vertical and Horizontal Alignment 283
Entrances 286
Multiple Entrances 286
Single Entrance 287
Sidewalks and Pedestrian Activity 289
Landscaping 289
Focal Points and Pedestrian Routes 290
Alleys 291
Utilities 291
Cross Sections and Storm Water Runoff Systems 293
Runoff Systems for Center Crowns 293
Runoff Systems for Inverted Crowns 293
Basic Street Design Process 294
Enhancing Your Project's Identity 295
Selecting Housing Types 301
What the Buyer Wants 302
General Design Issues 302
Density and Pattern 303
Single-Family Detached, Large Lot 304
Single-Family Detached, Small Lot 305
Attached Housing 310
Other Types of Housing 320
Matching the Target Market's Demands to Housing Types 321
Style Preferences 323
Site Characteristics 324
Climate 326
Home Buyer's Identity 332
The Key to Success 332
Sources of Marketing Data 335
Land Development Considerations Checklists 339
Resources 353
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