Urban Sustainability Quiz

What is the primary goal of urban sustainability?

• To increase urban sprawl

• To prioritize industrial development

• To meet current needs without compromising future generations

• To focus solely on economic growth

Which of the following is a characteristic of economic sustainability in cities?

• Focus on industrial expansion

• Support for small businesses and local development

• Exclusive economic growth for select residents

• Reduction of public transportation

What is the purpose of mixed land use in urban planning?

• To promote long-distance commuting

• To separate residential and commercial areas

• To create neighborhoods where residents can work, live, and play

• To increase the number of industrial zones

How do smart growth policies aim to reduce urban sprawl?

• By expanding urban areas into rural regions

• By increasing the number of highways

• By focusing on rural development

• By promoting compact, walkable cities

What is a key difference between smart growth policies and new urbanism?

• New urbanism is only applicable in rural areas

• Smart growth promotes urban sprawl, while new urbanism prevents it

• New urbanism emphasizes community design, while smart growth focuses on compactness

• Smart growth focuses on architecture, while new urbanism focuses on compactness

What is a potential negative impact of smart growth policies?

• Reduction in public transportation

• Decreased property values

• Increased urban sprawl

• Gentrification and de facto segregation

What is the main goal of slow growth cities?

• To increase reliance on personal vehicles

• To focus on industrial growth

• To limit the pace and scale of new development

• To rapidly expand urban areas

How do smart cities aim to improve urban living?

• By relying solely on oil and gas

• By minimizing inefficiencies through technology and data

• By increasing the number of cars on the road

• By focusing on traditional farming methods

What is infill development?

• Developing new areas outside the city

• Promoting development within already developed areas

• Focusing on rural development

• Expanding urban areas into green belts

Which of the following is a feature of smart cities?

• Dependence on non-renewable energy

• Integration of systems to connect various city aspects

• Focus on increasing urban sprawl

• Reduction in public transportation options