40 Questions
What is the primary goal of the strategic plan for STM Vision 2020?
Expand services
Which type of plan focuses on comprehensive goals related to land use, transportation, and environment over a 20-year timeline?
Comprehensive
What does the term 'Walkability' from an 8-80 Perspective imply?
It should be suitable for people from 0-100 years old
What is the main focus of the strategic plan for STM Vision 2020 in terms of transportation?
Modal shift
What are the key figures considered in the PMAD comprehensive plan?
Land Use, Built Density, Height, Heritage, Green Space
What is the main emphasis of Urban Structure with Movement in Mind?
Providing many choices for how to make journeys in the area
What is the origin of the word 'map'?
Latin: mappa mundi, ‘sheet of the world’
What did Mark Monmonier mean by 'Maps are scaled models of reality'?
Maps are simplified representations of reality
How do tangible maps differ from mental maps?
Tangible maps are objective, while mental maps are subjective
What advantage do tangible maps have over mental maps?
Tangible maps can be viewed by more than one person simultaneously
What are mental maps similar to?
Cognitive, Concept, Mind maps and Bubble diagrams.
What do mental maps help us to identify?
Important or problematic areas of our community
What is the recommended distance for mixed development neighborhoods?
400m radius
Which type of map uses graduated color to illustrate values of a phenomenon over a division of space?
Choropleth Map
What does a clustering of dots represent in a Dot Density Map?
High density
What are the two categories of thematic information in GIS?
Quantitative and Qualitative
What does GIS stand for?
Geographical Information System
What is the purpose of understanding map projections in GIS?
To locate geographic features on the surface of the earth
What are the components of concept maps?
Lines, concepts, and prepositions
According to the text, why is context important in development?
To strengthen local communities
What are Lynch’s Five Imageability Elements?
Landmarks, districts, paths, nodes, edges
What are the two main types of plans mentioned in the text?
Comprehensive Plan and Strategic Plan
What are Lynch’s Five C’s for walking?
Convenience, conspicuousness, comfortable, connections, convivial
What is the purpose of Toronto’s Official Plan according to the text?
To make the right choices and shape Toronto’s future
What are the two main ways to combine vector data with raster data in GIS?
Georeferencing and Heads-up-digitizing
In GIS, what subjective choices influence the level of abstraction of spatial representation?
Scale, Context, and Goal
In urban planning, why do planners use GIS?
To address a combination of many or one issues in one map
What disciplines use GIS according to the text?
Public Health, Environmental Sciences, Political Sciences
What are some examples of spatial analysis that can be performed on vector data in GIS?
Contiguity, Connectivity, Containment
What are some goals and planning considerations related to neighborhood centers as mentioned in the text?
Walkability and Planning Guidelines
In urban planning, what does CPTED stand for?
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
What does Ria Hutabarat Lo recommend to improve walkability?
Increase building and land-use diversity or mix
What is the main purpose of 'defensible space' in urban planning?
To discourage crime and enhance security
What is the ideal block size for optimum pedestrian activity needs?
50-70m
What does the acronym GFA stand for in urban planning?
Gross Floor Area
What does the concept of 'universal access characteristics' aim to achieve in urban planning?
Ensuring accessibility for people of all abilities and ages
What is the primary focus of 'transit-oriented development'?
Creating compact, mixed-use communities near transit stations
What does the term 'Walkability' from an 8-80 Perspective imply?
'Walkability' that is universally accessible to people of all ages and abilities
'Placemaking Design Considerations' include analysis of which of the following environmental aspects?
Solar exposure, topography, and wind
'Mixed Use Development' aims to achieve which outcome?
'Mixed Use Buildings' with similar uses at close quarters
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