Urban Planning and Sustainability Quiz

To limit urban expansion while preserving valuable farmland and open spaces.

By deliberately slowing the pace of development.

It limits the outward expansion of a city.

<p>They may limit housing diversity and access for lower-income populations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Insufficient tax revenue to cover rising infrastructure costs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It helps assess the environmental impact by quantifying the land needed for resource consumption, guiding cities to improve resource efficiency.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mixed-use development promotes diverse land uses in a single area, enhancing walkability and reducing reliance on cars.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Walkability increases safety and convenience for pedestrians, thereby encouraging less car usage and fostering healthier lifestyles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Transportation-oriented development focuses on creating walkable communities near public transit, reducing dependency on vehicles and lowering emissions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Smart-growth policies integrate multiple land uses in convenient locations while traditional zoning separates uses, often leading to urban sprawl.</p> Signup and view all the answers