Lands in cities and towns that were once shipping points for livestock can be low-lying, unfavorable and often prone to flooding. They’re also hotbeds for new developments. Area Planning and Renewal, Real Estate (Commercial), Livestock, Rodeos, Mixed-Use Developments Lands in cities and towns that were once shipping points for livestock can be low-lying, unfavorable and often prone to flooding. They’re also hotbeds for new developments. NYT > Business