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What are the major concerns considered in the synthesis of a design concept?
What are the major concerns considered in the synthesis of a design concept?
- The physical aspects of the site, the client's vision, and the designer's creative inclination
- The physical aspects of the site, the client's program, and the community's interests
- The client's vision, the designer's own creative inclination, and the concerns of the community (correct)
- The physical aspects of the site, the designer's creative inclination, and the community's concerns
What do land development ordinances represent?
What do land development ordinances represent?
- A broad range of concerns for land development
- A set of maximum standards for land development
- A measurement of design quality for land development
- A local view of the minimum requirements for land development (correct)
What do quality design and development typically need to go beyond?
What do quality design and development typically need to go beyond?
- The interests of the end-user
- The concerns of the community
- The client's objectives
- The minimum threshold of the ordinance (correct)
What must site design professionals balance?
What must site design professionals balance?
Who is usually not included in the discussions driving the design process?
Who is usually not included in the discussions driving the design process?
What do public authorities regulate and oversee?
What do public authorities regulate and oversee?
What is a key concern in communities designed for older residents?
What is a key concern in communities designed for older residents?
What is the typical lot size for the deep, narrow lot configuration?
What is the typical lot size for the deep, narrow lot configuration?
What is the average number of lots per acre for the deep, narrow lot configuration?
What is the average number of lots per acre for the deep, narrow lot configuration?
What do Figs. 4.3 and 4.4 show?
What do Figs. 4.3 and 4.4 show?
What is the primary objective in residential and community site planning?
What is the primary objective in residential and community site planning?
What does redevelopment involve in terms of environmental strategy?
What does redevelopment involve in terms of environmental strategy?
What are some important design practices and standards that guide the professional in site layout?
What are some important design practices and standards that guide the professional in site layout?
What is critical in defining the role of the site in the larger landscape fabric?
What is critical in defining the role of the site in the larger landscape fabric?
What is beginning to have an impact on site development practices according to the text?
What is beginning to have an impact on site development practices according to the text?
What is described as having an impact on site development practices according to the text?
What is described as having an impact on site development practices according to the text?
What are considered important aspects of a community according to the text?
What are considered important aspects of a community according to the text?
What is not desirable for achieving security and safety according to the text?
What is not desirable for achieving security and safety according to the text?
According to Table 4.1, what does quality development for communities involve?
According to Table 4.1, what does quality development for communities involve?
What does valuable lot amenities include according to the text?
What does valuable lot amenities include according to the text?
What is important to identify early in the site analysis according to the text?
What is important to identify early in the site analysis according to the text?
What are critical elements in all quality residential developments according to Thomas Hylton (1995)?
What are critical elements in all quality residential developments according to Thomas Hylton (1995)?
What factor contributed to the successful effort by DEM in developing the Connecticut River Valley program?
What factor contributed to the successful effort by DEM in developing the Connecticut River Valley program?
What did the Center for Rural Massachusetts do in developing design guidelines for the Connecticut River Valley program?
What did the Center for Rural Massachusetts do in developing design guidelines for the Connecticut River Valley program?
What is a key focus of contemporary residential site design?
What is a key focus of contemporary residential site design?
What has replaced the familiar uniform density and housing types in some communities?
What has replaced the familiar uniform density and housing types in some communities?
What is a characteristic of small lot development?
What is a characteristic of small lot development?
What is a challenge associated with grid layout for residential areas?
What is a challenge associated with grid layout for residential areas?
What demographic targets are typically included in the primary target market for small lot development?
What demographic targets are typically included in the primary target market for small lot development?
What was a significant factor in contributing to the success of the Connecticut River Valley program in rural planning?
What was a significant factor in contributing to the success of the Connecticut River Valley program in rural planning?
What is the purpose of the Connecticut River Valley Action Program?
What is the purpose of the Connecticut River Valley Action Program?
What was one of the tools developed by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Design for Communities Management (DEM) as part of the Connecticut River Valley Action Program?
What was one of the tools developed by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Design for Communities Management (DEM) as part of the Connecticut River Valley Action Program?
What was the main concern that led to the development of the manual 'Dealing with Change in the Connecticut River Valley: A Design Manual for Conservation and Development'?
What was the main concern that led to the development of the manual 'Dealing with Change in the Connecticut River Valley: A Design Manual for Conservation and Development'?
What did the Center for Rural Massachusetts aim to achieve by developing the manual for conservation and development?
What did the Center for Rural Massachusetts aim to achieve by developing the manual for conservation and development?
Why did the Center for Rural Massachusetts recommend a maximum setback of 25 ft from the public right of way for commercial developments?
Why did the Center for Rural Massachusetts recommend a maximum setback of 25 ft from the public right of way for commercial developments?
What did landscape requirements for commercial development eliminate in favor of native plants and wildflowers?
What did landscape requirements for commercial development eliminate in favor of native plants and wildflowers?
Why does the density bonus encourage residential developers to form clusters and preserve open space?
Why does the density bonus encourage residential developers to form clusters and preserve open space?
What is one reason for providing training in integrated pest management and intensive farming practices by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Design for Communities Management (DEM) to rural landowners?
What is one reason for providing training in integrated pest management and intensive farming practices by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Design for Communities Management (DEM) to rural landowners?
What is an example of a desirable living space configuration mentioned in the text?
What is an example of a desirable living space configuration mentioned in the text?
'Communities are more than a collection of houses; they include recreation facilities, schools, shopping centers, workplaces, and religious institutions.' What does this statement imply?
'Communities are more than a collection of houses; they include recreation facilities, schools, shopping centers, workplaces, and religious institutions.' What does this statement imply?
'A good location is a combination of the surroundings, access, amenities, and more subjective concerns such as desire for a sense of neighborhood or security.' What does this statement emphasize?
'A good location is a combination of the surroundings, access, amenities, and more subjective concerns such as desire for a sense of neighborhood or security.' What does this statement emphasize?
'In either case the sites and layout are designed to minimize impact and maximize site value.' What does this statement imply about site design?
'In either case the sites and layout are designed to minimize impact and maximize site value.' What does this statement imply about site design?
