Urban Planning Concepts Quiz

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Which principle of smart growth involves protecting natural landscapes and recreational areas?

Robust community engagement

Development within existing neighborhoods

Preserving open space (correct)

Diverse housing options

What is one potential negative impact of smart growth?

Gentrification and displacement (correct)

Enhanced public transportation options

Increased community involvement

Lower property values

Smart growth encourages development within existing neighborhoods to enhance what aspect?

Subsistence farming

Rural tourism opportunities

Efficiency of land use (correct)

Strict zoning laws

Which of the following is NOT a component of smart growth?

Constricting development to rural areas Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'urban growth boundary' refer to?

Geographical limits for urban development Signup and view all the answers

Which benefit of smart growth is related to job accessibility?

Closer proximity of jobs and services Signup and view all the answers

What is a main characteristic of smart growth in terms of housing?

Creating a variety of housing for all income levels Signup and view all the answers

Which challenge is associated with implementing smart growth on a national scale?

Lack of national policy to support it Signup and view all the answers

What does gentrification primarily involve?

The replacement of older neighborhoods with new constructions Signup and view all the answers

What is infill in urban planning?

The filling in of empty or rundown parts of a city Signup and view all the answers

What defines a metropolitan area?

A major population center with a large city and its surrounding suburbs Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the small towns and farms located just outside a city's suburbs?

Rural Fringe Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of suburbs?

Mainly residential areas that may include stores and businesses Signup and view all the answers

What is urban sprawl characterized by?

Rapid, often poorly planned growth into rural areas Signup and view all the answers

What does mixed-use development refer to?

Combining multiple uses in a single building or area Signup and view all the answers

Which area serves as the downtown or central business district of a city?

Urban Core Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes urban fringe?

The ring of small towns and suburbs surrounding a big city Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Definitions

Gentrification: The replacement of older neighborhoods with new construction, typically including commercial spaces (shops, businesses) and housing.
Infill: Development in previously empty or underdeveloped portions of a city.
Metropolitan Area: A large population center with a central city and surrounding suburbs/towns.
Rural Fringe: The undeveloped areas like farms, small towns, and open spaces beyond the city's suburbs.
Suburbs: Residential areas on the outskirts of a city, with some commercial and retail presence.
Urban Core: The downtown or central business district of a major city, often older.
Urban Fringe: The ring of suburbs and small towns immediately surrounding a large city.
Urban Sprawl: The uncontrolled outward expansion of urban development into rural areas.
Mixed-use Development: Combines various uses (residential, commercial, cultural, institutional, recreational) within a single building or area.
Public Transportation System: A network of buses, trains, subways, or other forms of transportation for public use.
Smart Growth: A strategy to create livable communities with a mix of housing types, transportation options, and access to daily needs, focusing on development within existing boundaries and preserving open space.

Pros and Cons of Urban Sprawl

Urban sprawl involves rapid, often poorly planned, expansion of development into rural areas.

How Urban Sprawl Moves

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Urban Growth Boundary

Urban growth boundaries establish geographical limits for development sprawl around a city, county, or broader region. Development is typically restricted outside these boundaries.

Smart Growth Principles

Diverse housing and transportation options: Includes public transportation, biking, walking, and well-maintained roads/bridges.
Preserving open space: Protecting natural areas, farmland, parks, wetlands, and prairies.
Development within existing neighborhoods: Focusing on building in existing communities to optimize existing infrastructure/services.
Robust community engagement: Involving residents/stakeholders in the planning and development process.

Smart Growth Benefits and Drawbacks

Benefits: Increased tax base, closer proximity of jobs/services, reduced development pressure in fringe areas.
Drawbacks: Potential for gentrification (displacing low-income residents, particularly those of color), lack of national policy support.

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Test your knowledge on key terms related to urban planning and development. This quiz covers definitions such as gentrification, infill, metropolitan area, and more. Perfect for students or anyone interested in understanding the dynamics of urban spaces.