Ch.16: Metro Planning

Question 1

The problem related with regional planning – the institutional structure

Answer 1

Power with muncipalities, but cities two small to plan on own. Thuse New orgs granted power by establishment.

Question 2

Regional issues

Answer 2

Transportation, Water supply, sewage treatment, sewers, air quality, parks, open space, Econ development, Housing.

Question 3

Two causes for increased metro planning (environmental issues and federal funding)

Answer 3

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Question 4

Minneapolis-St. Paul regional planning and tax-sharing program

Answer 4

Because municip want land uses that optimize tax revenue, must share revenue so don’t compete on attractive commertial development.

Question 5

Port Authority of NY/NJ

Answer 5

Regional Plan Assn of Ny. Plan covered 5000 square miles, NY, NJ, CT.p347

Question 6

Three approaches to metro planning

Answer 6

Public Authority (quazi governmental power, can raise money, not gen purpose power like city), Councils of Governments

Question 7

Atlanta Region Commission

Answer 7

Example of Councils of Government.Oldest and Largest. 10cos, pop of over 3 million. 350.