Question:
Which planning principle advocates for designing cities to accommodate people
of all ages and abilities?
A)
Universal Design
B)
Age Segregation
C)
Exclusive Planning
D)
Age Discrimination
Answer: A) Universal Design
Question:
What is the purpose of a "Traffic Calming" strategy in urban planning?
A)
To increase traffic speed
B)
To discourage the use of public transportation
C)
To reduce traffic speed and enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists
D)
To eliminate traffic signals
Answer: C) To reduce traffic speed and
enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists
Question:
What does the term "Retrofitting" mean in the context of urban
planning?
A)
Demolishing old buildings for new development
B)
Adapting existing structures and areas to meet contemporary needs
C)
Promoting the use of outdated infrastructure
D)
Avoiding changes to established urban plans
Answer: B) Adapting existing structures
and areas to meet contemporary needs
Question:
In the context of zoning, what does "Setback" refer to?
A)
The distance a building must be set back from the property line
B)
The setback of zoning regulations
C)
The setback of public transportation routes
D)
The setback of economic development
Answer: A) The distance a building must
be set back from the property line
Question:
What is the purpose of a "Community Land Trust" in urban planning?
A)
To promote private land ownership
B)
To control and protect land for community benefit
C)
To allocate land for industrial use
D)
To restrict access to public spaces
Answer: B) To control and protect land
for community benefit
Question:
What role does the concept of "Social Housing" play in urban
planning?
A)
Providing housing exclusively for high-income individuals
B)
Addressing the housing needs of low-income and marginalized communities
C)
Promoting luxury housing developments
D)
Eliminating public housing programs
Answer: B) Addressing the housing needs
of low-income and marginalized communities
Question:
What is the purpose of a "Land Readjustment" scheme in urban
planning?
A)
Reducing the overall land area of a city
B)
Reallocating land parcels to achieve more efficient use
C)
Encouraging suburban sprawl
D)
Promoting random land development
Answer: B) Reallocating land parcels to
achieve more efficient use
Question:
Which urban planning concept emphasizes the importance of preserving and
enhancing the natural environment within a city?
A)
Biodiversity Planning
B)
Nature Exclusion
C)
Ecological Zoning
D)
Green Infrastructure
Answer: D) Green Infrastructure
Question:
What does the term "Brownfield Cleanup" involve in urban planning?
A)
Abandoning industrial sites
B)
Transforming former industrial sites into usable spaces
C)
Prioritizing industrial expansion
D)
Neglecting environmental concerns
Answer: B) Transforming former
industrial sites into usable spaces
Question:
In the context of urban planning, what does the term "Housing
Affordability" refer to?
A)
The availability of luxurious housing options
B)
The ease of obtaining a mortgage
C)
The accessibility of housing options to people across different income levels
D)
The restriction of housing options to a specific demographic
Answer: C) The accessibility of housing
options to people across different income levels
Question:
What is the primary purpose of "Inclusionary Zoning" in urban
planning?
A)
Excluding certain demographics from specific neighborhoods
B)
Encouraging diverse and inclusive housing options
C)
Limiting zoning regulations
D)
Promoting exclusive residential developments
Answer: B) Encouraging diverse and
inclusive housing options
Question:
What does the term "Civic Engagement" mean in the context of urban
planning?
A)
Excluding residents from decision-making processes
B)
The involvement of the community in decision-making and planning
C)
Limiting public input in city projects
D)
Ignoring community concerns
Answer: B) The involvement of the
community in decision-making and planning
Question:
Which urban planning principle focuses on creating a mix of housing types and
densities within a neighborhood?
A)
Zoning Exclusion
B)
Housing Segregation
C)
Housing Diversity
D)
Exclusive Zoning
Answer: C) Housing Diversity
Question:
What is the purpose of a "Complete Neighborhood" in urban planning?
A)
A neighborhood with limited services and amenities
B)
A neighborhood that lacks transportation options
C)
A neighborhood designed to provide residents with all essential services and
amenities within walking distance
D)
A neighborhood with exclusive housing options
Answer: C) A neighborhood designed to
provide residents with all essential services and amenities within walking
distance
Question:
What does the term "Urban Heat Island Effect" refer to in urban
planning?
A)
The cooling effect of urban areas
B)
The phenomenon where urban areas experience higher temperatures than their
surrounding rural areas
C)
The lack of green spaces in urban environments
D)
The exclusive use of air conditioning in cities
Answer: B) The phenomenon where urban
areas experience higher temperatures than their surrounding rural areas
Question:
Which urban planning concept encourages the preservation and adaptive reuse of
historic buildings?
A)
Historical Neglect
B)
Preservation Exclusion
C)
Adaptive Reuse
D)
Historical Demolition
Answer: C) Adaptive Reuse
Question:
What is the purpose of a "Community Benefits Agreement" in urban
planning?
A)
To limit benefits to a specific community
B)
To negotiate and secure benefits for a community affected by a development
project
C)
To exclude certain communities from development projects
D)
To discourage community involvement in planning
Answer: B) To negotiate and secure
benefits for a community affected by a development project
Question:
What does the term "Place Attachment" signify in the field of urban
planning?
A)
The detachment of residents from their neighborhoods
B)
The emotional and social connection people have to their physical surroundings
C)
The forced relocation of communities
D)
The exclusion of certain demographics from specific places
Answer: B) The emotional and social
connection people have to their physical surroundings
Question:
What does "Tactical Urbanism" refer to in urban planning?
A)
Long-term city planning strategies
B)
Short-term, community-led projects to improve urban spaces
C)
Exclusive zoning regulations
D)
Industrial development projects
Answer: B) Short-term, community-led
projects to improve urban spaces
Question:
Which urban planning concept aims to reduce dependency on private automobiles
and promote alternative modes of transportation?
A)
Car-Centric Development
B)
Walkable Urbanism
C)
Vehicle-Exclusive Zones
D)
Parking-Oriented Design
Answer: B) Walkable Urbanism
