Design Basics

Question 1

Per LARE, design decisions should ALWAYS find a means to balance what three considerations

Answer 1

socio-cultural
environmental
economic

Question 2

What 6 core social cultural goals should designers strive for?

Answer 2

Promote a sense of community
prtoect cultural and historic resources
reduce crime and increase public safety
provide equitable access to public services
increase access to outdoor rec
minimize neg impacts to adjacent properties

Question 3

What 5 core environmental goals should designers strive for?

Answer 3

conserve natural resources
protect senstive ecosystems
preserve biodiversity
consider devlopment instensity and location
reduce pollution

Question 4

What 6 core economic goals should designers strive for?

Answer 4

attract investment
drive tourism
increase property value
attract skilled workers
reduce communiting times
promote efficient land use

Question 5

List 5 benefits of effective site planning (harken back to 1st exam)

Answer 5

Promote health, safety welfare ofpeople

promote health welfare of critical ecological processes

protect from distaster

protect natural and cultural amenities

reduce construction cost

increase profit