GEOG 235 Quiz 1: History & Planning

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How did the Federal Highway Act most significantly contribute to suburbanization trends in the mid-20th century?

By funding the construction of interstate highways, facilitating commuting from suburban areas to urban centers. (correct)
By consolidating various transportation agencies into a single entity focused on suburban development.
By providing low-interest loans for suburban home construction, thus incentivizing outward migration.
By establishing zoning regulations that favored single-family housing developments in suburban areas.

Which of the following legal cases directly addressed the issue of exclusionary zoning practices?

Pennsylvania Central Transportation vs. New York City
Kelo vs. City of New London
Buchanan vs. Warley
Mount Laurel I and II (correct)

How did the urban planning of Radburn, NJ, and its concept of the superblock, aim to improve the quality of life for its residents?

By prioritizing automobile traffic through the construction of wide boulevards and ample parking spaces within residential blocks.
By strictly adhering to the gridiron street pattern to maximize land use and property values.
By separating pedestrian and vehicular traffic, creating communal green spaces, and fostering social interaction. (correct)
By integrating industrial zones within residential areas to reduce commuting distances and promote economic self-sufficiency.

What distinguishes New Urbanism from Smart Growth in contemporary urban planning?

New Urbanism promotes mixed-use development and traditional neighborhood design, while Smart Growth is a broader set of policies promoting sustainable development. (D) Signup and view all the answers

The Great Migration significantly altered the demographic and social landscape of many Northern cities. What was a primary driver of this migration?

Decline of agricultural opportunities in the South combined with persistent racial discrimination. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the impact of the Columbian Exposition on urban planning?

It popularized the City Beautiful movement, promoting classical architectural styles and grand civic spaces. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How did the 'Law of the Indies' influence urban development in colonial Spanish America?

It promoted grid-based urban layouts centered around a main plaza, facilitating social control and religious conversion (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following planners is most associated with the concept of 'Garden Cities'?

Ebenezer Howard (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the application of 'eminent domain'?

A city condemning a blighted property to build a new public park, justly compensating the owner. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes 'public use' from 'public purpose' in the context of eminent domain?

'Public use' strictly limits eminent domain to projects directly used by the public, while 'public purpose' allows for broader interpretations benefiting the community. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best embodies Jane Jacobs' critique of conventional city planning?

Emphasizing the importance of mixed-use development, pedestrian-friendly streets, and diverse communities. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of 'racial steering' in housing?

A real estate agent directing homebuyers of a certain race towards or away from specific neighborhoods. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What role did redlining play in perpetuating segregation and inequality?

It was a system of color-coding neighborhoods based on perceived investment risk, denying loans and services to minority areas. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Pierre L’Enfant

Designed the layout for Washington D.C.

Ebenezer Howard

Proposed Garden Cities for urban planning.