Urban Development Planning Concepts
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What does the scope of practice in architecture include?

  • Development of landuse plans (correct)
  • Regulation of entertainment venues
  • Preservation of wildlife
  • Management of air travel
  • Which of the following is NOT part of planning in architecture?

  • Agricultural planning (correct)
  • Environmental planning
  • Human settlement planning
  • Town and country planning
  • What is one of the functions of zoning and related ordinances in architecture?

  • Maintenance of sports facilities
  • Control of weather patterns
  • Development and management of land resources (correct)
  • Regulation of architectural styles
  • What is a key aspect involved in ensuring compliance with environmental laws in architecture?

    <p>Acquiring regulatory permits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of planning involves creating spatial arrangements of buildings, utilities, transport, and communication?

    <p>Master planning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the graphical representation in architecture typically include?

    <p>Spatial data, distribution, relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of maps focus on the configuration of the earth's surface and man-made physical changes?

    <p>Topo maps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is NOT typically considered in analyzing population density?

    <p>Rainfall intensity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of land classification?

    <p>Natural resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    On what does the valuation of land values typically rely?

    <p>Potential use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which map type is used for defining the purpose and regulations for different areas within a city?

    <p>General land use map</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do analytical maps focus on in their synthesis of variables?

    <p>Derived results</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Floor Area Ratio (FAR) represent in urban planning?

    <p>The amount of building floor area per section</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Incentive Zoning in urban planning involves:

    <p>Providing builders and developers with incentives for certain desirable features</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for calculating Floor Space Index (FSI) according to the text?

    <p>[TGFA / (Site Area + %2 Roads)]</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Cluster Zoning in urban planning?

    <p>To create special zoning policies for medium to large-scale controlled developments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of Form Base Intensity Incentive Zoning in urban planning?

    <p>Inciting urban density provision through forms and amenities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of Land Use Planning and Zoning in urban development?

    <p>To allocate types of uses based on growth patterns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main goal of the City Beautiful Movement?

    <p>To beautify cities and inspire civic pride</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who proposed the City Beautiful Movement concept?

    <p>Daniel Burnham</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect did the City Beautiful Movement aim to achieve on American cities?

    <p>Equalize American cities with their European counterparts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were some perceived issues with city planning in the 1900s according to the text?

    <p>Overpopulation, poor planning, and ad hoc development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event in 1891 is associated with the formal design concepts of the City Beautiful Movement?

    <p>Columbian Exposition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key aspect of the Mile-long mall planned by Louis de Soisson?

    <p>Housing lined along streets with terminating axes on civic buildings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the grand east-west axis of Kingsway in New Delhi?

    <p>To connect government institutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the proposed population limit for New Delhi according to the text?

    <p>57,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term best describes the architectural style envisioned for New Delhi as mentioned in the text?

    <p>City of Towers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What specific features were intended for 'The Radiant City' urban plan mentioned in the text?

    <p>High-rise office and residential buildings with green spaces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the zoning strategy employed in 'The Radiant City' urban plan?

    <p>Strict zoning into commercial, business, entertainment, and residential areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the intended purpose of the vast green area surrounding the high-density skyscrapers in 'The Radiant City' urban plan?

    <p>To offer an abundance of green space and sunlight</p> Signup and view all the answers

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