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What is a likely consequence of decreased tax revenue in a city experiencing urban sprawl?
What is a likely consequence of decreased tax revenue in a city experiencing urban sprawl?
- Reduction in the number of highways leading to the city center.
- Increased investment in public transportation infrastructure.
- An increase in the quality and availability of city services.
- A decrease in the quality and availability of city services. (correct)
How does expanding a highway system contribute to urban sprawl?
How does expanding a highway system contribute to urban sprawl?
- It encourages public transport usage.
- It decreases fuel tax revenue, limiting further expansion possibilities.
- It concentrates development and reduces the need for cars.
- It makes commuting from the suburbs more convenient, encouraging further outward migration. (correct)
A city implements zoning laws that prevent development beyond a certain boundary. What is a likely outcome of these laws?
A city implements zoning laws that prevent development beyond a certain boundary. What is a likely outcome of these laws?
- Decreased property values within the urban growth boundary.
- Higher population density within the city limits. (correct)
- Increased urban sprawl due to lack of available housing.
- Higher rates of car usage over public transport.
Which of the following is an example of mixed land use that aims to reduce urban sprawl?
Which of the following is an example of mixed land use that aims to reduce urban sprawl?
How might a city encourage residents to stay in the city and reduce urban sprawl?
How might a city encourage residents to stay in the city and reduce urban sprawl?
A company is deciding between investing in project A with an expected internal rate of return (IRR) of 12% or project B with an expected IRR of 15%. The company's cost of capital is 10%. Which project(s) should the company invest in based solely on the IRR decision rule?
A company is deciding between investing in project A with an expected internal rate of return (IRR) of 12% or project B with an expected IRR of 15%. The company's cost of capital is 10%. Which project(s) should the company invest in based solely on the IRR decision rule?
A project requires an initial investment of $1,000 and is expected to generate cash inflows of $300 per year for 5 years. The discount rate is 8%. What is the project's net present value (NPV)?
A project requires an initial investment of $1,000 and is expected to generate cash inflows of $300 per year for 5 years. The discount rate is 8%. What is the project's net present value (NPV)?
What is the primary purpose of sensitivity analysis in capital budgeting?
What is the primary purpose of sensitivity analysis in capital budgeting?
A company is evaluating a project with a positive NPV. Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the project's profitability index (PI)?
A company is evaluating a project with a positive NPV. Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the project's profitability index (PI)?
What is the main difference between the payback period and discounted payback period methods?
What is the main difference between the payback period and discounted payback period methods?
Which of the following actions would likely have the least impact on reducing an individual's ecological footprint?
Which of the following actions would likely have the least impact on reducing an individual's ecological footprint?
A family significantly increases their wealth. Based on the information about ecological footprints, what is the most likely outcome?
A family significantly increases their wealth. Based on the information about ecological footprints, what is the most likely outcome?
If a community aims to reduce its total carbon footprint, which initiative would be most effective?
If a community aims to reduce its total carbon footprint, which initiative would be most effective?
An individual's carbon footprint is 55% of their total ecological footprint. What does this suggest?
An individual's carbon footprint is 55% of their total ecological footprint. What does this suggest?
How would a country with a high rate of meat consumption likely compare to a country with a predominantly plant-based diet, assuming similar population sizes and technological development?
How would a country with a high rate of meat consumption likely compare to a country with a predominantly plant-based diet, assuming similar population sizes and technological development?
Which of the following scenarios would result in the greatest increase in a person's ecological footprint?
Which of the following scenarios would result in the greatest increase in a person's ecological footprint?
If a city implements a new policy that doubles the cost of waste disposal at landfills, what is the most likely outcome regarding ecological footprints?
If a city implements a new policy that doubles the cost of waste disposal at landfills, what is the most likely outcome regarding ecological footprints?
An individual measures their ecological footprint to be 3.0 gha. Which action would be most effective for them to reduce it to the global average of approximately 2.0 gha?
An individual measures their ecological footprint to be 3.0 gha. Which action would be most effective for them to reduce it to the global average of approximately 2.0 gha?
Flashcards
Why do people move to the suburbs?
Why do people move to the suburbs?
Lower cost of land and larger homes attract people to suburbs.
Domino effect of suburbanization
Domino effect of suburbanization
Suburbanization increases car use, which reduces city tax revenue, leading to a decline in city services and businesses.
What is 'urban blight'?
What is 'urban blight'?
Unattractive, run-down infrastructure that encourages more people to migrate from urban areas.
What are urban growth boundaries?
What are urban growth boundaries?
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What is mixed land use?
What is mixed land use?
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Ecological Footprint
Ecological Footprint
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Ecological Footprint Factors
Ecological Footprint Factors
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Ecological Footprint (units)
Ecological Footprint (units)
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Carbon Footprint
Carbon Footprint
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Affluence Impact
Affluence Impact
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Renewable Energy Impact
Renewable Energy Impact
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Meat Consumption Impact
Meat Consumption Impact
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Public Transportation
Public Transportation
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What is suburbanization?
What is suburbanization?
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What is mixed-use development?
What is mixed-use development?
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Cause of urban decline?
Cause of urban decline?
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How to control urban sprawl?
How to control urban sprawl?
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Cons of suburbanization?
Cons of suburbanization?
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Study Notes
Urban Sprawl
- Population movement occurs out of dense, urban centers to less dense suburban areas surrounding the city.
- A city exhibits urban sprawl towards areas such as Kentwood, Wyoming and Forest Hills.
Causes of Urban Sprawl
- Cheaper property exists in the suburbs than in cities, allowing for larger homes at the same price.
- Cars allow people to easily commute from the suburbs into the city for work, entertainment, and cultural opportunities.
- The domino effect contributes to urban sprawl as residents leave, leading to business following suit.
- Fewer residents in cities causes a decline in tax revenue for cities decreasing city services.
- Abandoned homes and businesses create blight which is unsightly and includes rundown infrastructure encouraging more people to leave.
- An expanded highway system makes travel easier, increasing driving.
- Increased driving increases fuel tax revenue, which is used to build more highways.
- Highway expansion makes it easier to commute from suburbs into urban areas.
Solutions to Urban Sprawl
- Implement urban growth boundaries using zoning laws set by cities to prevent development beyond a certain boundary.
- Public transportation and walkable city designs can attract residents to stay.
- Mixed land use integrates residential, business, and entertainment buildings in the same area of a city.
- Mixed land use enables walkability and a sense of place.
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Description
Explore the phenomenon of urban sprawl, characterized by population movement from dense urban centers to less dense suburban areas. Discover its primary causes, including cheaper property, increased car use, and the domino effect. Learn how urban sprawl contributes to decreased city tax revenue, blight, and expanded highway systems.
