Keywords:
Residential real estate.
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Land subdivision.
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Real estate development.
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Electronic books.
Description / Table of Contents:
David E. Johnson shows owners, local officials, and real estate professionals the way through the opportunities and pitfalls that accompany residential development projects.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
Pages:
1 online resource (425 pages)
Edition:
4th ed.
ISBN:
9780784483275
Series Statement:
ASCE Press Series
URL:
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/geomar/detail.action?docID=6501031
DDC:
333.77
Language:
English
Note:
Intro -- Disclaimer -- Introduction -- Contents -- Chapter 1: Land Planning Concepts -- Affordable Homes -- Land Planning for Marketability -- High-Density Developments -- Cluster Zoning -- Neotraditional -- Adult Retirement Housing -- Connectivity -- Partnerships in Planning -- Chapter 2: Residential Land Uses -- Rural -- Estate -- Low Density -- Small Lot, Single Family -- Townhouses -- High Density -- High Density, Multistory -- Active Adult Communities -- Traditional Neighborhood Developments -- Residential Mixed-Use Developments -- Large-Scale Projects -- Chapter 3: Land Development Basics -- Property Uses -- Market Study -- Community Overview -- Demographic Analysis -- Housing Factors -- Economic Analysis -- Community Analysis -- Neighborhood Overview -- Summary of Residential Market Analysis -- Market Comparison -- Site Analysis -- Site Analysis and the Purchase Agreement -- Site Inspection -- Special Considerations -- Regulatory Issues -- Excessive Regulations -- Approval Process -- Value Analysis -- Contract Provisions -- Appendix 3-1 -- Appendix 3-2 -- Appendix 3-3 -- Appendix 3-4 -- Appendix 3-5 -- Appendix 3-6 -- Appendix 3-7 -- Appendix 3-8 -- Appendix 3-9 -- Chapter 4: Due Diligence -- General -- Property Description and Ownership -- Legal Description -- Tax Map and Parcel Size -- Master Plan Compliance -- Future Road Alignments and Rights-of-Way Dedications -- Review of Phase 1 Environmental Study -- Site Pictures -- Maps and Plans -- Property Boundary Survey -- Tax Maps -- Zoning Maps -- Master Plans -- Street Maps and Community Amenities -- Topographic Survey or GIS Maps -- Aerial Photos -- Soils Maps -- Water and Sewer Maps -- Wetland Inventory Maps -- Floodplain Maps -- Road Network Plans -- Zoning and Land Uses -- Permitted and Conditional Uses -- Permitted Uses -- Conditional Uses.
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Zoning Restrictions, Bulk Requirements, and Constraints -- Subdivision Bulk Requirements -- Density Bonus -- Yield Analysis, Open Space, and Buffer Requirements -- Regulations -- Rezoning Applications -- Development Impact on Services and Existing Infrastructure -- Dedications, Easements, and Encroachments -- Road Access, Off-Site Road Improvements, and On-Site Road Circulation -- Land Development Regulations -- Stormwater Management Facility Requirements -- Best Management Practices -- Regional, State, and Federal Regulations -- Community Hot Buttons -- Entitlement, Approval, and Permitting Processes -- Neighboring Property -- Existing and Proposed Uses -- Positive and Negative Surrounding Property Analysis -- Neighborhood Reaction to Development Plans -- Political Assessment -- Noise Problems -- Views from the Site, Including Unsightly Views -- Archeological or Historical Significance of the Site -- Boundary Problems (Gores, Gaps, and Overlaps), Easements, and Rights-Of-Way -- Adjacent Property Impacts -- Site Characteristics -- Environmental Constraints -- Property Soil Types, Characteristics, and Topography -- Utilities -- Government Staff Reviews and Comments -- Become an Active Member of the Community -- Development Potential Summary -- Chapter 5: Financing -- Financing Techniques -- Purchase Money Mortgage -- Options -- Installment Contracts -- Leasehold Arrangements and Lease Options -- Land Sale Lease Back -- Limited Partnership -- Syndications -- Joint Ventures -- Blanket Mortgage -- Other Financing Techniques -- Choosing a Lender -- Submitting the Loan Package -- Cover Letter -- Loan Summary -- Project Elements -- Company History -- Marketing Strategy -- Project Team Members -- Graph of Competitive Product -- Target Market -- Product -- Appraisal -- Sales and Marketing -- Pro Forma -- Corporate Reports -- Financial Documents.
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Miscellaneous -- Appendix 5-1 -- Appendix 5-2 -- Chapter 6: Schedules -- Project Activity Schedule -- Master Schedules -- Land Development Schedules -- Housing Inventory Schedule -- Appendix 6-1 -- Appendix 6-2 -- Appendix 6-3 -- Appendix 6-4 -- Appendix 6-5 -- Chapter 7: Basics of Residential Marketing -- Location -- Competition -- Land Plan -- Lot Premiums -- Housing Selection -- Marketing Approach -- Subdivision Potential -- Chapter 8: Consultants -- Selection Process -- Design Team Members -- Surveyor -- Environmental Consultant -- Soils Engineer -- Land Planner -- Engineer -- Landscape Architect -- Architect -- Other Disciplines -- Professional Service Agreement -- Consultant Responsibility -- Appendix 8-1 -- Appendix 8-2 -- Appendix 8-3 -- Appendix 8-4 -- Appendix 8-5 -- Appendix 8-6 -- Appendix 8-7 -- Chapter 9: Sustainable Residential Communities -- What, How, When, and Where to Build -- Know the Past to Understand the Future -- What to Build -- How to Build -- When to Build -- Where to Build -- Social Sustainability -- Environmental Sustainability -- Economic Sustainability -- Did You Know? -- Smart Growth Network -- Livable Communities -- Sustainable Cities -- HUD, DOT, and EPA -- National League of Cities: Sustainable Cities Institute -- US Chamber of Commerce's Business Civic Leadership Center -- Smart Cities Dive -- HUD -- Center for Sustainable Organizations (CSO) -- Sustainable Community Development Institute (SCDI) -- Community Revitalization Alliance -- Sustainable Community Initiatives -- Smart Growth Rating Systems -- Additional Sustainability Resources -- Chapter 10: Conceptual Design Planning -- Base Map -- Conceptual Land Plan -- Roads and Access Points -- Topography -- Drainage -- Environment -- Soils -- Vegetation -- Utilities -- Housing Product -- Foundations -- Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions.
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Description of Permitted Uses -- Type of Building -- Height Restrictions -- Setbacks -- Architectural Restrictions -- Conceptual Cost Estimate -- Appendix 10-1 -- Appendix 10-2 -- Appendix 10-3 -- Appendix 10-4 -- Appendix 10-5 -- Appendix 10-6 -- Appendix 10-7 -- Appendix 10-8 -- Chapter 11: Residential Subdivision Design -- Design and Construction Options -- Clearing -- Earthwork -- Sanitary Sewers -- Water Distribution Systems -- Drainage Facilities -- Roadways -- Quality Reviews -- Engineering Review -- Cost Estimate -- Appendix 11-1 -- Appendix 11-2 -- Chapter 12: Residential Land Development Standards -- Residential Streets -- Right-Of-Way -- Pavement Width -- Cul-De-Sacs -- Curbs and Sidewalks -- Vertical and Horizontal Curves -- Water and Sewer Lines -- Drainage -- Chapter 13: Project Approval Strategy -- Approval Strategy for Builder/Developers -- Experts -- Political Problems -- Community Relations -- Project Costs -- Planning Board Presentations -- Role Playing -- Planning Board Meeting -- Engineers and Public Hearings -- Rule 1: Know the Political Hot Buttons -- How Do You Find Out About the Issues? -- Should You Meet with Board Members? -- Should the Engineer Become Politically Involved? -- Rule 2: Public Participation Is a Key Component -- Rule 3: Know Your Costs -- Rule 4: Prepare for a Board Hearing -- Rule 5: Prepare Quality Graphics -- Rule 6: Use Appropriate Tools of the Trade -- Rule 7: Orchestrate the Performance -- Rule 8: Present a Project with Enthusiasm -- Rule 9: Answer Questions Briefly -- Rule 10: Pass the Torch -- Engineers at the Crossroads -- Chapter 14: Developers, Engineers, Regulators -- Timing and Schedule -- Developer -- Engineer -- Regulator -- Land Development Engineer's Goals -- Quality -- Developer -- Engineer -- Regulator -- Land Development Engineer's Goals -- Cooperation -- Developer -- Engineer -- Regulator.
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Land Development Engineer's Goals -- Knowledge -- Developer -- Engineer -- Regulator -- Land Development Engineer's Goals -- Workforce -- Developer -- Engineer -- Regulator -- Land Development Engineer's Goals -- Commitment -- Developer -- Engineer -- Regulator -- Land Development Engineer's Goals -- Communication -- Developer -- Engineer -- Regulator -- Land Development Engineer's Goals -- Meetings -- Developer -- Engineer -- Regulator -- Land Development Engineer's Goals -- Documentation -- Developer -- Engineer -- Regulator -- Land Development Engineer's Goals -- Government Relations -- Developer -- Engineer -- Regulator -- Land Development Engineer's Goals -- Summary -- Chapter 15: Stormwater Management and Best Management Practices -- Decentralized versus Regional SWM Facilities -- Stormwater Management -- Retention Facilities -- Detention Facilities -- Best Management Practices -- Bioretention Systems -- Roof Drywell Systems -- Extended Detention Facilities -- Manufactured Treatment Systems -- Sand Filters -- Vegetative Filters -- Permanent Water Surface Ponds -- Soil Testing Programs -- Visual Considerations -- Landscaping -- Fencing -- Maintenance Access -- Maintenance Programs -- Ownership Alternatives -- Government -- Homeowners Association -- Individual Property Owner -- Design Trends -- Chapter 16: Permits and More Permits -- Local Governments -- Planning Board -- Shade Tree Commission -- Environmental Commission -- Water and Sewer Departments -- Drainage Departments -- Traffic Departments -- Project Reviews -- Regional Agencies -- Regional Planning Boards -- Soil Conservation District -- Stormwater or River Basin Agencies -- Protection, Enhancement, and Proper Use Groups -- Quasi-Public Agencies -- State Agencies -- Federal Government -- Subdivision Approval Process -- Planning Board Guide for Citizen Participation -- Application Process.
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Associated Agencies.
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