The development process --;Planning policies and development --;Project inception, developers, and feasibility --;Site assembly, investigation and assessment --;Environmental and ecological considerations --;Heritage and archaeology --;Community involvement in tackling blight and dereliction --;Contaminated soil and remediation methods --;Valuation of damaged and restored land --;Urban extensions, infrastructure and eco-towns --;Development finance --;Public realm and managing land for public benefit --;Designing out crime --;Design standards for residential and commercial developments --;Planning for the future.
Paul Syms examines the re-use of urban land and buildings, including the economic, social and cultural issues involved and the legislative framework under which such initiatives are regulated.--Provided by publisher.