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Quiz on New Urbanism Development Approach

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What is the primary goal of the new urbanism approach to community development?

To promote the use of private automobiles for transportation.

To create more livable and sustainable communities through methods like brownfields. (correct)

To attract more businesses to urban areas.

To increase the tax revenue of local governments.

Which of the following is cited as a hallmark of new urbanism in the passage?

Strict zoning regulations.

High-density residential construction.

Increased reliance on public transportation.

Mixed-use development. (correct)

What was a key driver of rapid urban growth in North American cities over the past 80 years, according to the passage?

The rise of the service economy.

Increased immigration.

The development of transportation infrastructure. (correct)

The expansion of higher education institutions.

What is a potential downside of mixed-use development, as mentioned in the passage?

Higher costs for residents. Signup and view all the answers

What trend in American cities since the 1960s is mentioned in the passage?

Urban renewal. Signup and view all the answers

How does the passage describe the relationship between urban renewal and brownfielding?

Brownfielding is a key method used in urban renewal projects. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason cities look the way they do?

The need for transportation between different areas Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential disadvantage of a primate city?

People living far away have less access to goods and services Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential disadvantage of a rank-size rule city?

Maintaining infrastructure across multiple cities can be costly Signup and view all the answers