Challenges of Urban Change

Which of the following is a challenge that cities may face as they grow?

• Economic and social issues

• More farmland

• Less technology

• Fewer people

What is one way to identify a thriving neighborhood from a movie or online image?

• Clean streets and active people

• Empty parks and closed shops

• Broken streetlights

• Overgrown lawns

What does "environmental injustice" refer to in the context of cities?

• Unfair treatment related to environmental issues

• More parks in cities

• Better weather

• Increased wildlife

Why might limited access to services be a problem in growing cities?

• It can create social and economic challenges

• It leads to more parks

• It improves weather

• It increases wildlife

Which of the following is NOT a result of redlining?

• Increased public investment

• Poverty

• Segregation

• Disinvestment

What does the practice of redlining reveal about the role of government policies in shaping cities?

• Government policies can create long-term inequalities

• Government policies always improve neighborhoods

• Government policies have no effect on cities

• Government policies only affect rural areas

What is one reason redlining is still relevant to discussions about cities today?

• Its effects continue to shape neighborhoods and opportunities

• It was only used for a short time

• It only affected rural areas

• It improved all neighborhoods equally

Which of the following is a direct result of public investment being denied to redlined areas?

• Poor infrastructure and fewer community resources

• More parks and recreation centers

• Increased business opportunities

• Higher property taxes

What does it mean for a neighborhood to be labeled as “hazardous” for investment?

• Banks and investors avoid providing loans or resources

• The area is dangerous due to crime

• The area is prone to natural disasters

• The area is a tourist attraction

What is one reason redlining is considered a form of institutional discrimination?

• It was enforced by government policies and institutions

• It was a personal choice by individuals

• It only affected businesses

• It was based on random selection