Question 1

Which of the following features would be considered a part of the built landscape?

Accepted Answer

city sidewalks

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river bluffs

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waterfalls

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greenbelts

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granite outcrops

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a smart growth policy for urban development?

Accepted Answer

An increase in mixed land-use policies interspersing residential and commercial land use.

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An increase in the number of highway lanes for projected population growth.

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A decrease in the number of parks to maximize zoning ordinances.

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A decrease in the industrial sector of a city.

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An increase in land area to provide more space for residential growth in cities.

Question 3

New urbanism is designed to model cities from which region of the world?

Accepted Answer

Europe

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Latin America

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Sub-Saharan Africa

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East Asia

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South Asia

Question 4

The following map of England demonstrates which urban concept specific to European cities and sustainable development?

Accepted Answer

Greenbelts

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Brownfields

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Urban density

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Infilling

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Sustainable energy

Question 5

Mixed-use development, pedestrian-friendly design, and the incorporation of front porches and alleys are design elements of which of the following?

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new urbanism

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transit-oriented development

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zero growth

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urban growth boundaries

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leapfrog development

Question 6

New Urbanism is an example of sustainable urban development. This type of development is intended to

Accepted Answer

reduce the miles driven on personal vehicles

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increase the need for senior housing

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increase the need for shopping mall development

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decrease the density of the urban area

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reduce the need for mass transit

Question 7

Which of the following best describes urban planning in the United States?

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It is accomplished, for the most part, through local ordinances governing land use.

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It is imposed by the federal government through national standards.

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It follows rules and standards established by international organizations.

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It is imposed by state governments through regional standards.

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It is conducted cooperatively by public-private partnerships.

Question 8

Which of the following exemplifies a smart-growth approach to urban planning?

Accepted Answer

creation of walkable neighborhoods with mixed-use land and access to public transportation

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construction of wider highways in an effort to lessen congestion

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conversion of farmland to housing to encourage migration to suburbs

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creation of zoning laws that separate retail space from housing developments

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construction of affordable housing in suburban neighborhoods

Question 9

The model represents zones that are present in many American cities. Which of the following design concepts of urban development is likely to have the most significant impact on the reduction of urban sprawl?

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Mixed-use land development in zone 5 of the model

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Transformation of warehouse space in zone 2 of the model into high-income rental properties

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Construction of a large single-family housing development in zone 4 of the model

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Gentrification of older housing in selected neighborhoods in zone 3 of the model

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Construction of a large shopping mall in zone 1 of the model

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