Floodplain Development—Learning From the Great Flood of 1993

Winter 2006-2007, Vol 31 No 3 Abstract: Nearly 14 years ago, the national news was dominated by stories of levee breaks and flooding along the Mississippi and Missouri rivers and their tributaries. Numerous other instances of flooding in areas along inland rivers impacted by flooding also have been documented, but we have seen few gains in… Read more

Land Use and Master Planning: Flexibility, Vision and Effective Partnerships Make Great Cities

Winter 2006-2007, Vol 31 No 3 Abstract: This roundtable conversation focuses on issues related to land use and effective practices for building—or rebuilding—cities that strengthen community and are socially responsible. Panelists discuss mass transit, eminent domain, infrastructure revitalization and the role zoning plays in the development of vibrant, interactive communities.  

Culture, Identity and Democracy in the Face of Modernization

Fall 2006, Vol 31, No 2 Abstract: Modernizing societies are experiencing many problems related to culture and identity. The author argues that modernization and democracy often alienate groups of people, especially people moving from Islamic to Western cultures, which causes them to be susceptible to radical doctrine. As a result, radical Islamists can offer an identity… Read more

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The State of the UK Property Market: Key Drivers

Fall 2006, Vol 31, No 2 Abstract: As several economic components evolve, so does the face of the UK property market. Interest rates are threatening to increase, but a growth in speculative development—up from practically nothing five years ago to £5 billion in 2005—could offset any decline in productivity. And a lack of large office space… Read more

The Impact of Cultural Mistakes on International Real Estate Negotiations

Fall 2006, Vol 31, No 2 Abstract: When conducting business, individuals often focus on how they think, not how the other party views the situation. This built-in bias is detrimental to international real estate transactions, and can lead to cultural blunders that have a negative impact on business relations. Those who fail to be cognizant of… Read more

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The Appraisal of Land

Fall 2006, Vol 31, No 2 Abstract: The Appraisal of Land is a virtual encyclopedia of theory and application. Author Max Derbes Jr., CRE, MAI, discusses at length the concept that, under some circumstances, land is not necessarily worth its highest and best use value. Instead, he writes that worth should depend on the land’s value in use and the logical contribution that use has to the value of the property. Read More