Real Estate Development Matrix

By Daniel Kohlhepp

Real Estate Development Matrix is a practical, process-driven guide to understanding how real estate projects are conceived, structured, financed, approved, built, and delivered. Published by Routledge, this highly regarded text presents real estate development as an integrated decision-making matrix rather than a linear checklist.

Widely used in real estate, urban planning, finance, and construction management programs, the book explains how market forces, feasibility analysis, capital structure, regulation, design, and risk interact throughout the development lifecycle. It is especially valued for its clarity, real-world applicability, and professional orientation.

What This Book Does

This book equips readers with a structured framework to evaluate real estate development decisions, understand stakeholder interactions, and manage risk across land acquisition, entitlement, financing, construction, and disposition.

Key Features

• Matrix-based framework for real estate development decisions
• Coverage of market analysis, feasibility, and highest-and-best use
• Clear explanation of financing, capital stacks, and risk allocation
• Integration of planning, zoning, design, and regulatory processes
• Real-world examples drawn from professional development practice

Who Should Use This Book?

• Real estate development professionals
• Students of real estate, finance, and urban planning
• Construction and project managers
• Investors and analysts evaluating development projects
• Educators teaching real estate development and land economics

Why It’s Essential

• Clear, structured model for understanding complex development processes
• Bridges theory with real-world professional practice
• Improves decision-making and risk awareness
• Widely adopted in academic and professional training programs

A clear framework for mastering real estate development decision-making.
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Product Details

• ISBN-13: 9781138745049
• Author: Daniel Kohlhepp
• Publisher: Routledge
• Format: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Availability: In Stock
• Price: $— (Free Shipping)

Table of Contents (Highlights)

• Introduction to the Development Matrix
• Market Analysis and Feasibility
• Land Acquisition and Control
• Capital Structure and Financing
• Entitlements, Zoning, and Regulation
• Design, Construction, and Delivery
• Risk Management and Decision Points

FAQs

• Is this book practical or theoretical?
  It is highly practical and grounded in real-world development practice.
• Is it suitable for beginners?
  Yes. It provides a clear framework while remaining valuable for professionals.
• Is it used in real estate programs?
  Yes. It is widely adopted in real estate development and planning courses.