Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Developers and the Development Process
1.1. Development and Developers
1.2. The Development Team
1.3. Overview of the Development Process
Chapter 2: Creating the Built Environment
2.1. Overview of the Built Environment
2.2. Components of the Built Environment
2.3. Planning for the Built Environment
Chapter 3: Recognizing Opportunity
3.1. Types of Sites
3.2. Property Types
3.3. Key Considerations for Defining the Project
Chapter 4: Selecting and Controlling the Site
4.1. The Site Selection Process
4.2. “Back of the Envelope” Financial Analysis
4.3. Controlling the Site
Chapter 5: Due Diligence and Site Acquisition
5.1. Legal Considerations
5.2. Site-Based Due Diligence
5.3. Market and Financial Due Diligence
5.4. Site Acquisition
Chapter 6: Approvals, Construction, and Completion
6.1. Preconstruction
6.2. Construction
6.3. Completion
Chapter 7: Special Considerations for Public Sector Development
7.1. Key Differences Between Public and Private Projects
7.2. Types of Projects
7.3. Detailed Case Studies
Chapter 8: Case Study—National Harbor
8.1. Background
8.2. Project Timeline
8.3. Project Components and Costs
8.4. Project Challenges
Index

About the Author

Dewberry, headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, is a fully integrated engineering and architecture firm operating in more than 50 locations throughout the United States. It consistently ranks among the top 45 design firms by Engineering News-Record, top 20 engineering/architecture firms by Building Design + Construction, and the top 5 engineering firms by the Washington Business Journal. Working in multiple federal, state and local, and commercial markets, Dewberry’s services include site/civil engineering and surveying; transportation, transit, and ports and intermodal design; water, wastewater, and water resources engineering; architectural and interior design; environmental, coastal engineering and resilience services; emergency management and mitigation; full-service geospatial mapping and analysis; and alternative project delivery inclusive of design-build, public-private partnerships, and turnkey construction. The firm enjoys a reputation for quality, deep subject-matter expertise, community engagement, and putting the client first.