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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What does the graphical representation in architecture typically include?

<p>Spatial data, distribution, relationships (C)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT typically considered in analyzing population density?

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

What is the main focus of land classification?

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

On what does the valuation of land values typically rely?

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

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

<p>Derived results (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Incentive Zoning in urban planning involves:

<p>Providing builders and developers with incentives for certain desirable features (D)</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)] (D)</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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (D)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who proposed the City Beautiful Movement concept?

<p>Daniel Burnham (B)</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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (B)</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 (C)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>57,000 (A)</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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (B)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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