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• 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

1. OVERVIEW
   1. Overview of the Land Development Process

2. FEASIBILITY AND SITE ANALYSIS

   Allowable Use of Site

   2. Comprehensive Planning and Zoning
   3. Site Plan Ordinances, Subdivision Regulations, and Building Codes
   4. Exactions, Infrastructure Enhancements, and Fees
   5. Real Property Law

   Site Analysis and Site Selection

   6. Engineering Feasibility
   7. Environmental Regulations
   8. Environmental Site Assessments
   9. Historic and Archaeologic Assessment
   10. Market Analysis and Economic Feasibility

   Rezoning

   11. The Rezoning Process

3. CONCEPTUAL DESIGN
   12. Development Patterns and Principles

4. SCHEMATIC DESIGN

   Base Map Preparation

   13. Boundary Surveys for Land Development
   14. Control Surveys
   15. Topographic Surveys

   Refinement of Previous Assumptions

   16. Preliminary Engineering
   17. Environmental and Natural Resources
   18. Historic Preservation and Archeology
   19. Environmental Considerations

5. FINAL DESIGN
   20. Suburban Street Design
   21. Storm Drain Design
   22. Design of Stormwater Management Facilities
   23. Floodplain Studies
   24. Grading and Earthwork
   25. Wastewater Collection
   26. Water Distribution
   27. Wastewater Treatment
   28. Water Supply and Treatment
   29. Erosion and Sediment Control
   30. Contract Documents and Specifications
   31. Construction Cost Estimating

6. PLAN SUBMISSION AND PERMITTING
   32. Subdivision Submittals
   33. Plan Submittal, Review and Approval Process
   34. Environmental Permits

7. CONSTRUCTION
   35. Construction Stakeout Surveys
   36. Building Permits and Certificates of Occupancy

8. TECHNICAL APPENDICES
   37. Geospatial Data
   38. Types of Drawings Used in Land Development
   39. Soils
   40. Case Study: Union Mills
   41. Technical Appendix

   Index

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