Local Authority Development Quiz

What is included in a local authority's five- or ten-year development plan?

• Only housing locations

• Only commercial developments

• Housing, commercial, and industrial developments

• Only industrial developments

Why were local industry, homes, and commercial premises built close together in the 19th and early 20th centuries?

• To reduce construction costs

• Due to limited infrastructure and lack of personal transport

• To increase property values

• To improve aesthetic appeal

What led to demands for cleaner, healthier places to live in the mid-20th century?

• Increase in population

• Development of public and private transport and changes in public attitudes

• Advances in technology

• Economic growth

What was the approach taken by local authorities to shape new developments?

• Integrating industrial and commercial businesses with domestic housing

• Segregating industrial and commercial businesses from domestic housing

• Building only residential areas

• Focusing solely on commercial complexes

What has enabled the population to choose where they live, rather than being bound to their hometown?

• The development of new housing

• A network of easily accessible transport links

• Increased job opportunities

• Better healthcare facilities

What are some factors that help individuals decide where they live?

• The availability of fast food restaurants

• The social and cultural needs of the individual

• The number of shopping malls

• The presence of historical landmarks

Why would some individuals choose to live in larger established communities?

• To avoid traffic congestion

• To have a safe and secure base for work and personal life

• To be closer to the countryside

• To reduce living expenses

What would not be possible without the implementation of local development and town planning?

• The construction of skyscrapers

• The choices of where to live

• The increase in population

• The development of new technologies

What does the image depict?

• A modern city skyline

• A rural village

• An industrial town pre-town planning

• A coastal town

What is the primary purpose of building regulations?

• To ensure buildings are aesthetically pleasing

• To ensure buildings meet safety and energy efficiency standards

• To increase the cost of construction

• To limit the number of new buildings