You need the Land Development Handbook when costing Planning, Engineering, and Surveying!
If you're looking for
cutting-edge blockbuster coverage of the land development process, the search
ends here! Written by one of the nations 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, plans,
and reports generated at the various design stages, as well as charts, tables,
and more. 1,124 pp.
This edition includes regulatory changes; new data on open space areas for
landscape architects; coverage of the latest advances in GPS and GIS technology;
new perspectives on urban growth; and updated case studies, plans, and details.
Youll 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
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)
- Updated case studies, plans, and details
Land Development Handbook - Table of Contents:
- Part I: Overview
- Overview of the Land Development Process
- Part II: Feasibility and Site Analysis
- Comprehensive Planning and Zoning
- Site Plan Ordinances, Subdivision Regulations, and Building Codes
- Exactions, Infrastructure Enhancements, and Fees
- Real Property Law
- Engineering Feasibility
- Environmental Regulations
- Environmental Site Assessments
- Historic and Archaeologic Assessment
- Market Analysis and Economic Feasibility
- The Rezoning Process
- Part III: Conceptual Design
- Development Patterns and Principles
- Part IV: Schematic Design
- Boundary Surveys for Land Development
- Control Surveys
- Topographic Surveys
- Preliminary Engineering
- Environmental and Natural Resources
- Historic Preservation and Archaeology
- Environmental Considerations
- Part V: Final Design
- Suburban Street Design
- Storm Drain Design
- Design of Stormwater Management Facilities
- Floodplain Studies
- Grading and Earthwork
- Wastewater Collection
- Water Distribution
- Wastewater Treatment
- Water Supply and Treatment
- Erosion and Sediment Control
- Contract Documents and Specifications
- Construction Cost Estimating
- Part VI: Plan Submissions and Permitting
- Subdivision Submittals
- Plan Submittal, Review and Approval Process
- Environmental Permits
- Part VII: Construction
- Construction Stakeout Surveys
- Building Permits and Certificates of Occupancy
- Part VIII: Technical Appendices
- Geospatial Data
- Types of Drawings Used in Land Development
- Soils
- Case Study: Union Mills
- Technical Appendix
- Index
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