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Cases and Materials on Land Use (American Casebook Series)
ISBN: 9781647085506
Cases and Materials on Land Use is a comprehensive textbook designed for land use law courses. It's a go-to resource for students and educators alike, offering a detailed exploration of land use law and related constitutional and environmental issues.
Who Uses It?
Primarily, this book is used by students and instructors in land use law courses at the college and university levels. It's also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the basics of land use law, including professionals looking to refresh their knowledge or expand their understanding of legal principles related to property and development.
History and Editions
The 8th edition of Cases and Materials on Land Use has been updated to address user feedback, incorporating the latest research and discussions on land use regulations. This edition includes detailed updates on zoning laws, environmental resilience, and sustainability. It also covers federal constitutional issues in land use law, including challenges arising under the Takings Clause, the Due Process and Equal Protection Clauses, and the First Amendment.
Author and Other Works
David Callies, Robert Freilich, Shelley Saxer, and Ashira Ostrow are the authors of Cases and Materials on Land Use. David Callies is known for his expertise in land use law and his ability to explain complex concepts clearly and simply. The authors have collectively contributed to numerous editions of this casebook, ensuring that it remains current and relevant in the field of land use law.
Key Features
- Comprehensive Coverage: The book covers the entire range of land use law, including nuisance law, restrictive covenants, zoning regulations, and environmental issues.
- Federal Constitutional Issues: The text includes detailed discussions on federal constitutional issues in land use law, reflecting major jurisdictional impacts on ripeness, finality, and the exhaustion of remedies.
- Updated Research: The 8th edition includes updates on legislative zoning and comprehensive planning, as well as strategies to revitalize the urban core.
- Detailed Case Studies: The book includes numerous case studies and examples that help students understand the practical applications of land use law.
Detailed Information
ISBNs and Formats
Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9781647085506
eTextbook: ISBN-13: 1647085519
eTextbook: ISBN-13: 1647085527
Loose-leaf: ISBN-13: 1647085535
Publication Details
Publisher: West Academic Publishing
Publication Date: August 2, 2021
Number of Pages: Varies (hardcover)
Language: English
Item Weight: Varies (hardcover)
Dimensions: Varies (hardcover)
Other Editions and Formats
7th Edition: Available through West Academic Publishing and other retailers
Related ISBNs:
9781647085499
9781647085482
9781647085475
Additional Information
- Chapter Breakdown:
- Chapter One: Nuisance law, restrictive covenants, racial covenants, common interest communities, legislative zoning, and comprehensive planning.
- Chapter Two: Basics of zoning, classic approach to zoning changes, flexible modern techniques like conditional zoning, floating zones, and planned unit developments.
- Chapter Three: Federal constitutional issues in land use law, including challenges under the Takings Clause, Due Process and Equal Protection Clauses, and the First Amendment.
- Chapter Four: Subdivision regulation and infrastructure financing.
- Chapter Five: Housing law, updated to reflect approaches to homelessness and its impact on local communities.
- Chapter Six: Strategies to revitalize the urban core, including eminent domain, tax incentives, business improvement districts, public-private partnerships, land banking, and flexible housing codes.
- Chapter Seven: Growth management strategies, including land use moratoria and population caps that limit growth, as well as policies designed to prevent sprawl and preserve agricultural lands.
- Chapter Eight: Impact of land use regulation on environmental resilience and sustainability.
This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for Cases and Materials on Land Use, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.
