How a Project Is Built

How a Project Is Built

Prepared by: Ron Johnson

How does a housing subdivision become a housing subdivision?

We may consider showing 2 different examples- one as a petition for improvements; city builds the project and special assesses the developer, and the other as the developer constructing the public improvements and city only approves plat, pays for oversizing, etc.

Have students choose to build something in the City—it could be as simple as adding a 4-season porch to a home or as complex as building a new strip mall. Each student could then research the necessary steps to see their project to completion. It could be a good lesson in variances, permits, City inspections, land us planning, and City politics!

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