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Land Development Handbook

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ISBN-10: 0071375252

ISBN-13: 9780071375252

Edition: 2nd 2002 (Revised)

Authors: The Dewberry Companies, Sidney Dewberry, Philip C. Champagne, Dewberry Companies Staff, Dewberry Companies Staff

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Land development has become an art and a science that has wide implications. This volume describes the design and approval process for residential, commercial and retail land development projects.
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List price: $157.50
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
Publication date: 3/29/2002
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 1152
Size: 8.60" wide x 10.90" long x 1.82" tall
Weight: 5.500
Language: English

McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide

Sidney O. Dewberry, PE, LS, is Chairman Emeritus and Founder of Dewberry, a multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, survey­ing, and planning firm headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia. Sid Dewberry launched the company in April 1956, after earning an engineering degree at George Washington University and gaining hands-on experience working for local land developers in the nation's capital. In 2012, he stepped down from his role as Chairman of the Board, passing the baton to his son Barry, and, in 2021, Sid Dewberry marked his 65th year with the 2,000+-person, 50+-location firm, to which he still contributes his efforts daily. He is the co-author and editor-in-chief of the best-seller…    

Forewordp. xxiii
Prefacep. xxv
Contributorsp. xxvii
Overview
Overview of the Land Development Process
Feasibility and Site Analysis
Allowable Use of Site
Comprehensive Planning and Zoning
Site Plan Ordinances, Subdivision Regulations, and Building Codes
Exactions, Infrastructure Enhancements, and Fees
Real Property Law
Site Analysis and Site Selection
Engineering Feasibility
Environmental Regulations
Environmental Site Assessments
Historic and Archaeologic Assessment
Market Analysis and Economic Feasibility
Rezoning
The Rezoning Process
Conceptual Design
Development Patterns and Principles
Schematic Design
Base Map Preparation
Boundary Surveys for Land Development
Control Surveys
Topographic Surveys
Refinement of Previous Assumptions
Preliminary Engineering
Environmental and Natural Resources
Historic Preservation and Archeology
Environmental Considerations
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
Plan Submission and Permitting
Subdivision Submittals
Plan Submittal, Review, and Approval Process
Environmental Permits
Construction
Construction Stakeout Surveys
Building Permits and Certificates of Occupancy
Technical Appendices
Geospatial Data
Types of Drawings Used in Land Development
Soils
Case Study: Union Mills
Technical Appendix
Indexp. 1117
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