6.6-6.8 DOL

In the contemporary pattern of migration to cities in more developed countries, migrants are more likely to settle in

• Suburban Areas

• The central city

• Brownfield sites

• Squatter settlements

Mixed-use development, pedestrian-friendly design, and the incorporation of front porches and alleys are design elements of which of the following?

• Urban growth boundaries

• Transit-oriented development

• New urbanism

• Leapfrog development

Which of the following exemplifies a smart-growth approach to urban planning?

• Construction of wider highways in an effort to lessen congestion

• Conversion of farmland to housing to encourage migration to suburbs

• Creation of zoning laws that separate retail space from housing developments

• Creation of walkable neighborhoods with mixed-use land and access to public transportation

In the development of urban land, which of the following is typically built on the most accessible sites?

• Single-family housing

• Farm markets

• Retail complexes

• High-rise apartment buildings

New Urbanism is an example of sustainable urban development. This type of development is intended to

• reduce the miles driven on personal vehicles

• increase the need for senior housing

• increase the need for shopping mall development

• decrease the density of the urban area

Which of the following statements explains the characteristics of cities in a postindustrial economy?

• The postindustrial city has new structures since the buildings of the industrial city cannot be reused.

• The postindustrial city has a large share of offices housing technology and information services.

• The postindustrial city has very few companies in the manufacturing sector.

• The postindustrial city is a high-density, compact city to facilitate information and technology businesses.