Land development shapes our environment and enhances our landscapes. But what exactly are the diverse types of land development?
For landowners who want to clear their existing property to make way for a construction project, understanding the cost to clear land is the first step.
Embarking on the journey of land development can daunting. Here’s a step-by-step guide to the land development process.
Our steps to developing raw land into a permaculture homestead in one year.
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Unlock the true value of your newly purchased land with our actionable advice. Overcome the confusion and embark on a successful land development journey today.
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The Environmental Impacts of Land Development Depend Largely on Where We Put It
Whether you live in a city, suburb, or rural area, you've probably heard of land development. Why is land development an important topic?
Rough grading is the first trade in land development. This is the perfect introduction to help you learn what it takes to start moving dirt on your project!
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 types The 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 Author: Daisy Linda Kone Publisher: Builderbooks Published: 06/01/2006 Pages: 392 Binding Type: Paperback Weight: 1.43lbs Size: 9.06h x 6.05w x 0.94d ISBN: 9780867186093 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.
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Community Land Trusts (CLTs) are a hot topic in urban planning, as a communal tool to support residents and stabilize housing markets (see this recent
10 things you need to know before buying land that will help you make an educated decision you won’t regret!
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