PA - Site Planning and Design - 1 - Sustainability and site design
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What is the main focus of design according to the passage?

  • Design should prioritize accommodating the needs of the subset within the community.
  • Design should prioritize accommodating the needs of the younger population.
  • Design should prioritize accommodating the needs of the average person.
  • Design should prioritize accommodating the needs of the elderly population. (correct)

    • Why is it stated that there is no average person on which to base a design?

  • Because individual differences influence the degree of change in mobility, balance, and perception as one ages. (correct)
  • Because the average age of the population is constantly changing.
  • Because the aging process affects individuals in a uniform manner.
  • Because there is no data available on the needs of the average person.

    • What factor contributes to the relative wealth of retiring boomers?

  • Investments in high-risk financial products
  • Government-funded retirement programs
  • Company-funded retirement, private savings, and Social Security (correct)
  • Generous inheritances from younger generations

    • What does the provided figure indicate about the U.S. population in 2030?

    <p>The population over 65 will increase moderately.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What formula did Paul Erhlich and John Holdren use to illustrate the relationship of people, per capita rate of consumption, and the economic efficiency of consumption?

    <p>I = PAT (Impact = Population × Affluence × Technology)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Brundtland Commission recognize in 1987, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>The necessity of adopting a sustainable approach to development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the earth's land surface is under the management of people, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>60%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Paul Erhlich and John Holdren's formula I = PAT illustrate?

    <p>The impact of population, affluence, and technology on the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is necessary for society to avoid or at least minimize environmental impacts of human behavior?

    <p>Adopting a sustainable approach to development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Brundtland Commission publish in 1987?

    <p>'Our Common Future'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main focus of the President’s Council on Sustainable Development (PCSD)?

    <p>Economic prosperity and social equity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is sustainability defined?

    <p>Meeting the needs of the future generations without compromising the needs of the present</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by 'equity' in the context of sustainability?

    <p>Equal opportunities for all individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main challenge in achieving sustainability according to the text?

    <p>Reconciling economic interests with environmental interests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is landscape fragmentation a concern in sustainability?

    <p>It leads to a loss of biodiversity and resilience in landscapes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some public health impacts of certain development patterns mentioned in the text?

    <p>Reduced air quality and an increase in sedentary lifestyles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is responsible for 48 percent of the increase in greenhouse gases produced by the United States since 1990?

    <p>Emissions from buildings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How has the pattern of growth in the United States changed?

    <p>Development is occurring further from urban centers due to road improvements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is expected to be the primary cause of population growth in the United States by 2050?

    <p>Immigration and its impact on population growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main takeaway regarding energy consumption and population increase according to the text?

    <p>Total energy use rises as the U.S. population increases despite flat per capita trend in energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it necessary to build an equivalent of a city the size of Chicago every year going forward?

    <p>To cater to population increases expected in the coming decades</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of U.S. development can be explained by population growth?

    <p>50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the reasons for resistance to change in technology adoption within land development and construction?

    <p>Lack of awareness and demand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of the site design professional in introducing more sustainable practices to site development?

    <p>Implementing guidelines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main impact of introducing new regulatory or permitting programs, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Resistance to change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the table titled 'Relative Environmental Risks' (Table 1.1) in the text?

    <p>It highlights the need for change in land development principles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the timeframe mentioned in the text for technology to move from research and development to use in land development and construction?

    <p>20-30 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of public officials and reviewers in relation to sustainable design practices, according to the text?

    <p>Educating the public and elected officials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is stated as a failure of planning rather than success, based on the text?

    <p>Encouraging and subsidizing unsustainable growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor contributing to unsustainable growth as described in the text?

    <p>Development without real population growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is highlighted as a familiar experience for most professionals according to the text?

    <p>Resistance to change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest as an exciting aspect for design professionals?

    <p>Leadership in determining design principles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the projected U.S. population by 2050?

    <p>420 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the U.S. Census, how many people in the United States were over 50 years old in 2000?

    <p>77 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which area is experiencing much of the population growth in the United States?

    <p>Southwest and southeast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which states had the largest population of older residents in 2003?

    <p>California</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are populations growing older according to the text?

    <p>Midwestern and northeastern states</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which states are well known as retirement destinations?

    <p>Florida and California</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which states had the fastest growing populations over age 65?

    <p>Nevada and Alaska</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the population is expected to be aged 65 or older by 2030?

    <p>~20%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is expected to happen beyond 20 years from 2010 according to the text?

    <p>Boomer retirements will continue after 20 years.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is noted as a microcosm of various characteristics according to the text?

    <p>Adult community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What age group is currently the fastest growing in the United States according to the text?

    <p>85+ group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is expected to double by 2025 according to the text?

    <p>Number of older people in certain states</p> Signup and view all the answers

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