Aim
The objective of the course is to further students' knowledge as to land development as derived from previous courses and to give a better understanding of the perspectives of the two parties, the municipalities and developers.

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

• Explain the procedure in a concrete development project;

• Describe how municipalities and private developers work together and act;

• Explain how agreements with respect to developments function in the planning process;

• Explain how the cooperation with other parties interested in a development can occur in a satisfactory manner; and

• Make a planning/financial assessment.

Skills and abilities
For a passing grade the student must

• Be able to conduct a relevant search of articles and books in the library databases;

• Be familiar with and able to use Swedish periodicals that address land development issues; and

• Be able to draft a report in an academically acceptable manner.

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

Contents
The course consists of a moment of lectures and seminars as well as an individual study of a land development project.

The lectures and seminars are to provide knowledge on land development research based on different models describing reality, as well as how different regulation systems can be used. The interplay between the different actors in the development process is examined. The significance of the planning and permit systems in controlling developments, and how public and private actors use the system to achieve their goals, is also studied. Economic and planning assessments and valuations are reviewd. The performance agreement is studied as a method for creating a framework for a potential development. The project studies how a specific development is conducted, from its commencement to the beginning of the construction process.

Literature
The course literature is a central part of the class, including searches in library databases.
Cadman, David & Austin-Crowe, Leslie, 1995, Property Development. Spon Press. ISBN 0419202404
Kalbro, Thomas, 2002, Markexploatering: juridik, ekonomi, teknik och organisation, Norstedts juridik. ISBN 9139203107
Kalbro, Thomas, 1988, Exploateringsvinst. En diskussion om vinstbegrepp vid fördelning av exploateringsvinst mellan fastighetsägare. KTH. Meddelande TRITA-FAT 54.
Ulfvarson Östlund, Maria, 2002, Avtal för markexploatering. En strukturanalys av åtaganden. KTH, Fastighetsteknik. TRITA-INFRA 02-016. ISBN 91-7283-270-3
Some papers might be added and the student may be expected to independently search for materials.
Some alternative literature for international students may be included.