6 Questions
What is the term for the proportion between the built area and the lot area?
Floor Area Ratio
What is the process of converting buildings into different uses without significant alterations?
Adaptive Reuse
What is the term for the entrance of a new population and/or facilities in an already occupied area?
Invasion
What is the term for the improvement of the physical setup of a previously run-down area, affecting the market?
Gentrification
What is the term for a group of buildings of historical significance?
Conservation Area
What is the term for the legal regulation of the use of land?
Zoning
Test your knowledge of urban design controls, including land use planning, zoning, and environmental impact statements. Learn about floor area ratio, floor space index, conservation, and urban renewal.
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