Unit 6

Which of the following is intended to increase residential densities and reduce commutes?

• mixed-use development

• smart-growth initiatives

• transit planning

• slow-growth cities

• regional planning

Which of the following is a characteristic of transportation-oriented development

• limited commercial parking

• emission controlled automobiles

• accessible public transport

• incentivized carpooling

• discounted public transport

Which of the following can be used to establish a slow-growth city?

• diverse housing options

• an ecological footprint

• bicycle infrastructure

• an urban growth boundary

• a historical district

Which of the following is a benefit of mixed-use development?

• it promotes liveable urban spaces

• it promotes affordable housing

• it decreases residential density

• it increases transportation networks

• it mitigates crime

Which of the following is a criticism of New Urbanism?

• it results in de facto segregation

• it increases commute times

• it creates negative environmental impacts

• it reduces diverse transportation options

• it decreases convenient access to services

Which of the following is a measure intended to combat environmental injustice?

• urban greenbelts

• traditional zoning

• transit-oriented development

• housing vouchers for renters

• gentrification

Which of the following leads to the creation of zones of abandonment?

• high infrastructure expenses

• high transportation costs

• high maintenance costs

• high tax assessments

• high vacancy rates

Which term identifies the nationwide movement that developed in the 1950s and 1960s, when U.S. cities were given massive federal grants to ear down and clear out crumbling neighborhoods and former industrial zones as a means of rebuilding their downtowns?

• traditional zoning

• smart growth

• urban zoning

• new urbanism

• urban renewal

The Bosco Verticale towers, supporting nearly 20,000 shrubs and plants, stand within a park called Biblioteca degli Alberi (Library of Trees) in Milan, Italy. Which sustainable characteristic of urban design is depicted in the photo?

• farmland protection

• walkability

• infilling

• historic preservation

• inclusivity

Which of the following statements best explains why the data being collected by the United States Census Bureau can be described as the most robust quantitative data that cities can use?

• the data is collated on a national scale

• Census blocks and tracts focus on small numbers of people

• the data incorporates rich narrative details

• the data covers numerous scales, as well as factors such as age, sex and race

• Both cities and states can use census data for planning infrastructure and other functions