Urbanization and Urban Planning Quiz

<p>They separate urban and rural land uses</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Displacement of middle-income individuals due to rising costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Efficient transport for large numbers of people</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sustainable urban development</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Urbanization = The shift of population into towns and cities Sprawl = The spread of low-density urban, suburban, or exurban development Zoning = The practice of classifying different areas for different types of development Gentrification = Transformation of a neighborhood to wealthier people</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Smart growth = An approach that incorporates various planning strategies New urbanism = Designing neighborhoods on a walkable scale Mass transit = Public transportation systems that move large numbers of passengers Green buildings = Structures designed to minimize ecological footprints</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Renewable natural resources = Replenished over short periods Nonrenewable natural resources = Formed slowly and available only until depleted Food security = Guarantee of a reliable food supply Farmer’s market = Place where consumers buy local produce and meat</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>City planning/urban planning = Provides advice on development options Regional planners = Work across larger geographic areas Environmental Justice = Addresses housing affordability issues Urban growth boundaries (UGBs) = Designate high-density urban areas from rural ones</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) = Promotes eco-friendly building practices Smart growth = Encourages sustainable urban development New urbanism = Fosters walkable and integrated communities Mass transit = Reduces dependence on road networks</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Urban heat island effect = Ambient temperatures higher than surrounding areas Sprawl = Expansion of urban areas into the countryside Circular systems = Sustainable resource management similar to natural ecosystems Linear metabolism = Importing resources and exporting waste</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gentrification = Wealthier residents moving into lower-income neighborhoods Urban sprawl = Increased low-density development Environmental Justice = Middle-income displacement from neighborhoods Food security = Issues related to reliable food availability</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Human population growth = Increase in the number of residents in urban areas Per capita land consumption = Average amount of land used per person Vehicle dependency = Reliance on cars for transportation Economic decline = Reduction in economic activity within cities</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bicycling = Offers an alternative to vehicle transit Mass transit = Cheaper and less polluting than personal vehicles Public bike racks = Encourages cycling by providing storage Special cyclist markings = Enhances safety for bike riders at intersections</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Green buildings = Minimize ecological footprints in construction Smart growth = Integrates various approaches for urban development Urban planning = Involves solutions for development and transportation needs Mass transit = Occupies less space than traditional road networks</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>More space = Desire for larger residential areas Cheaper real estate = Lower housing costs compared to urban areas Economic opportunities = Pursuing job prospects in suburban areas Less crime = Seeking safer living environments</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Suburbs = Smaller communities that ring cities Urban growth boundaries (UGBs) = Lines on a map designating urban areas Sprawl = Low-density development spreading out from urban centers Zoning = Classifying areas for different types of land use</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ecosystem services = Benefits provided by natural systems Resource sinks = Areas that consume resources but do not produce them Waste recycling = Process of converting waste into reusable material Green technologies = Innovative methods to reduce environmental impact</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Air pollution = Exported from cities affecting distant areas Decreased biodiversity = Loss of natural habitats due to expansion Increased commuting = Longer travel times for suburban residents Economic disparity = Wealth inequality between urban and suburban areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Transportation emissions = Pollution from vehicles contributing to air quality issues Urban sprawl = Development leading to less farmland and natural spaces Waste exportation = Transferring pollution costs to other regions Circular economy = Closing resource loops to minimize waste</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sustainability = Long-term ecological balance and responsibility Smart growth = Creating compact, walkable, and environmentally friendly communities New Urbanism = Promoting people-centered neighborhoods Transit-oriented development = Building communities around public transit hubs</p> Signup and view all the answers