This course focuses on a range of laws and issues that apply to real estate development. Students will learn about the underlying property law, land use law, and environmental law regimes that impact real estate development in the United States. Among other things, students will explore property rights, zoning, eminent domain, entitlements, permitting and development orders, and issues related to contaminated properties. Students will also explore issues impacting real estate acquisition and financing, construction contracts and financing, property management, and lease agreements. Finally, students will be introduced to emerging issues in real estate development, including the emergence of new technologies (like AI) in construction and development. This course is important for students working directly in the real estate acquisition, development, and construction sectors. It is also important for professionals working on those issues in a variety of sectors, like healthcare, retail, manufacturing, franchising, hospitality, shipping, technology (including data centers), and industrial. In a semester-long assignment, students will focus on a Development, Construction, and Management topic relevant to their industry and/or professional goals.