1. Familiarize the student with a variety of analytical tools and methods applicable to the real estate development process. 2. Acquaint the student with current issues that will affect those individuals who would like to be involved in property development.
I. Real Estate Development Concepts and Techniques A. The Real Estate Development Process B. Development Policy Issues C. Site Selection Basics D. Back-of-the-Envelope Feasibility Analysis E. The Land Development Process F. Site Analysis and Evaluation G. Land Development Financing H. Intensity of Use I. Analysis for Redevelopment and Renovation II. Urban Economics and Real Estate Markets A. The Formation of Cities B. Theories of Urban Growth C. Urban Rent Theory D. Real Estate Markets E. Introduction to Real Estate Market Analysis F. The Economic Base Model G. The Retail Market Study H. The Office Market Study I. The Housing Market Study J. The Real Estate Development Pro Forma III. The Public Sector and Real Estate Development A. Land-Use Regulation B. Tax-Increment Financing C. Brownfields D. Wetlands E. New Urbanism and Smart Growth