Land development suffers from a poor reputation, especially in areas that experience a lot of residential sprawl. Many people assume that developers are always large national corporations who take advantage of business opportunities, taking land away from locals to profit their shareholders. This isn’t true, and most communities reap many benefits from land development. Here are a few things you should know about this process. 

How Land Development Works

Most land developers have deep ties to the communities in which they build, and have worked in the area for years. Rather than taking profits from a development venture and leaving, the developer keeps most of the money in the community, improving the local economy for everyone.

However, even if they are working from out of the area, developers typically rely on local contractors, suppliers, and engineering consultants, providing a steady income that can have a powerful impact, especially in smaller communities. This doesn’t even take into account the funds the developer pays to buy the land or the taxes that go into the local government.

In addition to fees for permits and inspections, which can easily run into tens of thousands of dollars, some areas require developers to hand over a portion of the property they buy to the local government. Building a residential subdivision can also involve putting in roads, traffic lights, and many other utilities that benefit all residents.
 

Since 1976, the professionals at Abercrombie & Associates, Inc. have provided civil engineering and site surveying services for land development projects throughout the Tri-State Area. Whether you’re planning to build a new residential community or a warehouse, they have the proven expertise for today's development challenges. Visit their website or Facebook to learn more about their wide range of services, or call (513) 385-5757 to discuss your project with a member of their team today.