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What is urban design primarily concerned with?

Creating sustainable developments (correct)

Providing exclusive spaces for the elite

Encouraging urban sprawl

Maximizing profits for developers

Which factor is NOT mentioned as important for successful urban design?

Sensitive response to the local context

Encouraging urban sprawl (correct)

Clear framework provided by development plans

Imaginative and appropriate design approach

What does good urban design aim to create in terms of public spaces?

Spaces that are exclusively for commercial use

Spaces that are unpleasant and unwelcoming

Spaces that discourage community interaction

Spaces that are safe, accessible, and human in scale (correct)

Why is urban design considered key to creating sustainable developments?

To ensure the prudent use of natural resources (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does successful urban design require according to the text?

A clear framework provided by development plans (A) Signup and view all the answers

In addition to designers, who else plays a role in successful urban design?

Both those who design development and those who manage planning processes (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does urban design emphasize according to the text?

Design objectives or principles (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which objective of urban design focuses on promoting recognizable routes and landmarks?

Legibility (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Continuity and Enclosure' as an objective of urban design aim to distinguish?

Public and private spaces (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is promoted by the objective of 'Diversity' in urban design?

Variety and choice (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the objective 'Adaptability' in urban design intend to respond to?

Changing social, technological, and economic conditions (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which objective of urban design focuses on creating outdoor areas that are safe and effective for all society members?

Quality of the Public Realm (A) Signup and view all the answers