Urban Planning Questions

What is one of the primary responsibilities of urban planners like Katherine Perez?

• To build skyscrapers without community input

• To ensure that city designs meet the needs of residents

• To create virtual reality games

• To focus solely on transportation issues

How has the role of urban planners changed since the 1990s according to Katherine Perez?

Why does Katherine Perez believe it is important for urban planners to be good listeners?

• To ignore community feedback

• To help residents understand complex engineering concepts

• To ensure that community members have a say in city design

• To focus on their own ideas without input

What does Katherine Perez mean by “learning the DNA of a city”?

• Understanding the historical background of the city

• Knowing the unique characteristics and needs of each street and neighborhood

• Studying the genetic makeup of the residents

• Memorizing the city’s population statistics

What aspect of her job does Katherine Perez find most rewarding?

• Managing multiple projects in different cities

• Seeing communities benefit from new parks and libraries

• Using virtual reality technology

• Working alone without community involvement