This text investigates the technical and economic frameworks required to implement and manage system development charges (SDCs) for municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure. Arthur C. Nelson, a recognized expert in urban planning and infrastructure finance, provides a comprehensive analysis of how local governments can utilize impact fees to fund capital improvements. The book synthesizes legal, economic, and engineering principles to establish a standardized methodology for calculating and applying these charges to new development projects.

Experts in municipal finance and urban planning identify this work as a technical reference for practitioners tasked with infrastructure funding. Readers frequently note the dense, analytical nature of the prose, which is intended for professionals rather than a general audience.