Full Description
This book presents a big picture view of the increasingly complex land development process. 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 the challenge the savviest engineer, planner, surveyor, architect, attorney, developer 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; and technical information on the design of suburban infrastructure components such as water treatment and supply systems, sanitary sewer systems, storm drain systems, and roads.This title features the complete spectrum of surveying methods, including Global Positioning System surveys and Geographic Information Systems. Cost estimating. If you're looking for cutting-edge blockbuster coverage of the land development process, the search ends here. New in the second edition: regulation changes by FEMA, EPA, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and more; new data on open space areas for landscape architects; coverage of the latest advances in GPS and GIS technology; new perspectives on urban growth (smart growth as well as updated development types); and updated case studies, plans, and details.
Contents
PART IPART II: FEASIBILITY AND SITE ANALYSIS Chapter 2: Comprehensive Planning and Zoning Chapter 3: Site Plan Ordinances, Subdivision Regulations, and Building Codes Chapter 4: Exactions, Infrastructure Enhancements, and Fees Chapter 5: Real Property Law Chapter 6: Engineering Feasibility Chapter 7: Environmental Regulations Chapter 8: Environmental Site Assessments Chapter 9: Historic and Archaeologic Assessment Chapter 10: Market Analysis and Economic Feasibility Chapter 11: The Rezoning Process PART III: CONCEPTUAL DESIGN Chapter 12: Development Patterns and Principles PART IV: SCHEMATIC DESIGN Chapter 13: Boundary Surveys for Land Development Chapter 14: Control Surveys Chapter 15: Topographic Surveys Chapter 16: Preliminary Engineering Chapter 17: Environmental and Natural Resources Chapter 18: Historic Preservation and Archaeology Chapter 19: Environmental Considerations PART V: FINAL DESIGN Chapter 20: Suburban Street Design Chapter 21: Storm Drain Design Chapter 22: Design of Stormwater Management Facilities Chapter 23: Floodplain Studies Chapter 24: Grading and Earthwork Chapter 25: Wastewater Collection Chapter 26: Water Distribution Chapter 27: Wastewater Treatment Chapter 28: Water Supply and Treatment Chapter 29: Erosion and Sediment Control Chapter 30: Contract Documents and Specifications Chapter 31: Construction Cost Estimating PART VI: PLAN SUBMISSION AND PERMITTING Chapter 32: Subdivision Submittals Chapter 33: Plan Submittal, Review and Approval Process Chapter 34: Environmental Permits PART VII: CONSTRUCTION Chapter 35: Construction Stakeout Surveys Chapter 36: Building Permits and Certificates of Occupancy PART VIII: TECHNICAL APPENDICES Chapter 37: Geospatial Data Chapter 38: Types of Drawings Used in Land Development Chapter 39: Soils Chapter 40: Case Study: Union Mills Chapter 41: Technical Appendix IndexNER(01): WOW
