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 paper 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 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 land development 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
Wilkinson, Sara & Reed, 2008, Property Development. Routledge. ISBN 978-0-415-43063-0
Kalbro, Thomas, 2007, Markexploatering: juridik, ekonomi, teknik och organisation, Norstedts juridik. ISBN 978-91-39-20451-0
Some papers might be added. Literature search is a central part of the course, including searches in library databases.
Some alternative literature for international students may be included.