Includes bibliographical references (p. [302]-316) and index.

The development process -- Planning policies and development -- Proj ect inception, developers, and feasibility -- Site assembly, investigat ion and assessment -- Environmental and ecological considerations -- He ritage and archaeology -- Community involvement in tackling blight and dereliction -- Contaminated soil and remediation methods -- Valuation o f damaged and restored land -- Urban extensions, infrastructure and eco -towns -- Development finance -- Public realm and managing land for pub lic benefit -- Designing out crime -- Design standards for residential and commercial developments -- Planning for the future.