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?

Acquiring regulatory permits Signup and view all the answers

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

Master planning Signup and view all the answers

What does the graphical representation in architecture typically include?

Spatial data, distribution, relationships Signup and view all the answers

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

Topo maps Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT typically considered in analyzing population density?

Rainfall intensity Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of land classification?

Natural resources Signup and view all the answers

On what does the valuation of land values typically rely?

Potential use Signup and view all the answers

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

General land use map Signup and view all the answers

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

Derived results Signup and view all the answers

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

The amount of building floor area per section Signup and view all the answers

Incentive Zoning in urban planning involves:

Providing builders and developers with incentives for certain desirable features Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the purpose of Cluster Zoning in urban planning?

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

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

Inciting urban density provision through forms and amenities Signup and view all the answers

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

To allocate types of uses based on growth patterns Signup and view all the answers

What was the main goal of the City Beautiful Movement?

To beautify cities and inspire civic pride Signup and view all the answers

Who proposed the City Beautiful Movement concept?

Daniel Burnham Signup and view all the answers

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

Equalize American cities with their European counterparts Signup and view all the answers

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

Overpopulation, poor planning, and ad hoc development Signup and view all the answers

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

Columbian Exposition Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

To connect government institutions Signup and view all the answers

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

57,000 Signup and view all the answers

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

City of Towers Signup and view all the answers

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

High-rise office and residential buildings with green spaces Signup and view all the answers

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

Strict zoning into commercial, business, entertainment, and residential areas 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?

To offer an abundance of green space and sunlight Signup and view all the answers