| Description |
xvii, 339 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Ch. 1. Why Should I Consider Green Land Development? -- Ch. 2. Using Green Space to Make Big Bucks -- Ch. 3. Building a Strong Development Team -- Ch. 4. Making Sales -- Ch. 5. Setting Up Your Lenders and Investors -- Ch. 6. Finding Suitable Development Property -- Ch. 7. What Makes a Project Viable -- Ch. 8. Looking for Land in All the Right Places -- Ch. 9. Initial Investigations -- Ch. 10. Drainage Factors -- Ch. 11. Soil Considerations -- Ch. 12. Calculating Land Loss From Road Costs and Green Space -- Ch. 13. Water Requirements -- Ch. 14. Flood Zones, Wetlands, and Other Deal-Stoppers -- Ch. 15. Location, Location, Location -- Ch. 16. Plans and Specifications -- Ch. 17. Working with Contractors -- Ch. 18. Projecting Profit Potential -- Ch. 19. Zoning Considerations -- Ch. 20. Closing Deals -- Ch. 21. Supervising Your Site -- Ch. 22. Staying on Budget and on Time -- Ch. 23. Ideas for Environmentally Friendly Developments |
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Ch. 24. Going From Green Developing to Green Building -- Appendix 1. Glossary of Green Words and Terms -- Appendix 2. Time Saving Tips and Tables for Land Developers |
| Summary |
"Be a Successful Green Land Developer addresses all the practical issues that arise when embarking upon green building projects. It explains every aspect of the subject, from getting started in the green building business to mastering green terminology to making money with green methods. Learn how to understand zoning requirements, covenants, and restrictions...write winning proposals...and expand business. The book also examines 20 common mistakes and how to avoid them."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Includes index |
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Also available online via the World Wide Web, by subscription to ECHO (Ebrary) |
| Subject |
Real estate development -- Environmental aspects.
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Construction industry -- Environmental aspects.
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Residential real estate -- Environmental aspects.
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| Author |
ebrary, Inc.
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| LC no. |
2008041594 |
| ISBN |
9780071592598 alkaline paper |
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0071592598 alkaline paper |
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