Real Estate Development Primer: An Introduction to Development Process

A fresh PRIMER for your real estate development PROCESS

The Real Estate Development Primer breaks down the multi-dimensional real estate development process from idea to execution, giving you the tools you need to increase your impact and achieve success. Among other topics, it presents

- a concise description of the entire development process

- the influences and future thinking affecting development today

- 10 keystone elements to guide place-driven concepts

- a rigorous approach to site evaluation to develop the best plan

- a re-examination of the approvals process to achieve better results

This book also asks the fundamental questions: Where do you best fit into the industry as a professional? What position best suits your particular talents, whether it be a marketing specialist, development manager, or construction coordinator?

MICHAEL von HAUSEN developed and facilitates the FortisBC School of Development for the Urban Development Institute in Vancouver, BC. He is president of MVH Urban Planning and Design Inc. as well as an adjunct professor at Simon Fraser University, Vancouver Island University, and the University of the Fraser Valley.