Friday, January 24, 2020

Best Practices in Land Development



A land surveyor is helpful in instituting best practices in land development. Many municipalities are concerned with the human impact on the land and balancing that with economic gain. Land surveys provide a basis for developing land to meet both criteria.

Housing

With a growing population, housing becomes a concern. Using mix land uses such as commercial first floors with condos, apartments and town-homes above is one way to develop the land for efficient use and minimal environmental impact. Concentrating development allows for a smaller footprint and potentially lower costs.

Traffic

The more an area grows, the more traffic there is. A survey can help create a roadway map that works with the existing land to meet these changing needs. Dispersing traffic in effective ways can calm the number of cars on the road at the same time limiting their impact on the environment and local economy.

Ecosystems
Any development of land should focus on preserving existing ecosystems as much as possible. Creating areas that mimic nature and preserve some land help the entire area thrive. Parks are one example of this.

Using the experience and expertise of a land surveyor can help developers balance capital gains with the environmental impacts of a development. Surveys are valuable to help municipalities address growing population concerns.