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What is livability?
What is livability?
- The use of land primarily for manufacturing.
- The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level.
- A neglected urban area.
- The qualities and characteristics of a place that support wellbeing and quality of life. (correct)
Sustainability only pertains to environmental factors.
Sustainability only pertains to environmental factors.
False (B)
Name one reason why different land uses are necessary in a community.
Name one reason why different land uses are necessary in a community.
To provide homes for people or to move goods and people.
Land that is used for pleasure or recreational purposes is referred to as __________ land use.
Land that is used for pleasure or recreational purposes is referred to as __________ land use.
Match the following land uses with their descriptions:
Match the following land uses with their descriptions:
What does urban sprawl refer to?
What does urban sprawl refer to?
Transportation land use is only about personal vehicles.
Transportation land use is only about personal vehicles.
A __________ land use is designated for schools, government offices, and healthcare facilities.
A __________ land use is designated for schools, government offices, and healthcare facilities.
Flashcards
Livability
Livability
The qualities and characteristics of a place that support well-being and quality of life.
Sustainability
Sustainability
The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level.
Land use plan
Land use plan
The process of regulating the use of land by a central authority.
Commercial land use
Commercial land use
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Institutional land use
Institutional land use
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Transportation land use
Transportation land use
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Industrial land use
Industrial land use
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Urban sprawl
Urban sprawl
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Study Notes
Livable Communities
- Livability: Qualities and characteristics of a place that sustain well-being and quality of life.
- Sustainability: Ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level.
- Land use plan: Process of regulating land use by a central authority.
- Recreational land use: Land set aside for leisure and recreational activities.
- Commercial land use: Land used for buying, selling, or trading goods and services.
- Institutional land use: Land occupied by schools, hospitals, government offices, and places of worship.
- Transportation land use: Land for moving people and goods.
- Industrial land use: Land used for manufacturing processes, production, fabrication, or assembly.
- Agricultural land use: Land used for farming.
- Waste land use: Neglected urban areas like empty lots or unused playgrounds.
- Urban sprawl: Uncontrolled expansion of urban areas.
Land Use
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Reasons for specific land use categories:
- Different categories are crucial for a balanced community
- Transportation moves goods and people
- Residential areas provide homes
- Commercial areas offer goods and services
- Industrial areas produce goods
- Institutional areas provide schools and healthcare
- Residential areas include parks and fields.
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Measuring community sustainability:
- Ways to measure include environmental impacts, health & well-being, and economic aspects.
- Essential factors include access to freshwater, clean air, fresh produce, a healthy environment, and healthcare.
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Explore the essential concepts of livability, sustainability, and various land use categories such as recreational, commercial, and industrial. This quiz delves into how these elements contribute to the quality of life within communities and examines the impacts of urban sprawl. Test your knowledge on how different land uses affect community planning and well-being.
