11 Questions
What is the primary goal of the new urbanism approach to community development?
To create more livable and sustainable communities through methods like brownfields.
Which of the following is cited as a hallmark of new urbanism in the passage?
Mixed-use development.
What was a key driver of rapid urban growth in North American cities over the past 80 years, according to the passage?
The development of transportation infrastructure.
What is a potential downside of mixed-use development, as mentioned in the passage?
Higher costs for residents.
What trend in American cities since the 1960s is mentioned in the passage?
Urban renewal.
How does the passage describe the relationship between urban renewal and brownfielding?
Brownfielding is a key method used in urban renewal projects.
What is the primary reason cities look the way they do?
The need for transportation between different areas
What is the key difference between a primate city and a rank-size rule city?
Primate cities have more opportunities concentrated in one area, while rank-size cities have more dispersed opportunities
According to the rank-size rule, how does the population of the 3rd largest city compare to the population of the largest city?
The 3rd largest city has one-third the population of the largest city
What is a potential disadvantage of a primate city?
People living far away have less access to goods and services
What is a potential disadvantage of a rank-size rule city?
Maintaining infrastructure across multiple cities can be costly
Test your knowledge on New Urbanism, the development approach aimed at creating more livable and sustainable communities through principles like walkability, mixed land use, and connectivity. Learn about its intentions and key aspects for evaluation.
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