30 Questions
What is the primary focus of planning according to the text?
Considering outcomes before choosing among alternatives
Which type of planning tends to be architectural in scope and manipulates the physical composition of a site relative to an immediate structure?
Site Planning
What is the predominant characteristic of Subdivision Planning?
Primarily residential on a medium to large scale
Which type of planning is typically concerned with the relationship of exterior spaces like parks to buildings on in-city sites?
Urban Space Planning
What does Regional Planning primarily assess?
Relationships of towns and cities in a region
Which type of planning involves large citywide areas and covers all aspects of planning, often being political and policy-oriented?
Town and/or City Planning
What is the main focus of National Development Planning?
Gross National Happiness
What is a key characteristic of an Urban settlement?
Densely populated area
In urban economics perspective, how is an area defined as 'urban'?
By having a high population density
Which factor is not a consideration for National Development Planning?
Population density
What does National Development Planning aim to achieve regarding Gross National Happiness?
Maximize it
Why are towns and suburbs considered part of Urban settlements?
As they are densely populated areas
What does the term 'physical base' refer to in a city?
Road networks and structures
Which aspect of a city is related to factors that allow it to thrive or exist?
Livelihood
What does the 'political base' of a city refer to?
Legal or policy-oriented confinements and norms
Which element of a city includes activities that give vitality and meaning?
Cultural identifiers
What are the two phases/types of urbanization mentioned in the text?
Rural movement and urban lifestyle change
What does the term 'urban form' primarily refer to?
City's physical characteristics like size and shape
What is a common characteristic of urban areas according to the text?
Frequent contact between different economic activities
According to NSCB Resolution No. 9 s. 2003, how is a barangay classified as urban?
Having a population of at least 5,000
What criterion defines an urban barangay based on the presence of establishments?
Having at least one establishment with a minimum of 100 employees
What conditions must be met for a barangay to be classified as urban based on the number of establishments and facilities?
At least 5 establishments with a minimum of 10 employees each and 5 facilities within a two-kilometer radius
What does an 'urbanized area' exhibit based on the text?
Frequent contact between different economic activities and urban symptoms
How does the proximity of firms and households impact the urban economy according to the text?
It is essential for facilitating frequent contact between economic activities
What does accessibility in urban areas refer to?
The ease of reaching buildings, spaces, and places
Which factor does not influence the level of accessibility according to Liu and Zhu (2004)?
Personal income of the individual
How does the layout of urban elements impact pedestrian movement?
It controls access and movement for pedestrians
What is the primary focus of urban layout?
Spatial arrangement and configuration of streets, blocks, and buildings
According to Talen (2003), what does the level of accessibility describe?
Area residents' ability to reach places outside their local area
How does the permeability of urban layout affect pedestrian movement?
It restricts pedestrian movement by blocking off certain areas
Test your knowledge on the introduction to urban design, community planning, and the seven types of planning related to built environments. Explore concepts like site planning, subdivision planning, and urban space planning.
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