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

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.