FPK Flashcards
Who argued that towns planned on a grid are visually appealing, but they are not effective at deterring invaders. He argued that if a city is infiltrated, people can easily navigate the streets, and that it would be better to have streets people can get lost in, promoting security.
Aristotle.
He stated “The arrangement of private houses is generally considered to be more sightly, and more convenient for peacetime activities, when it is regularly planned in the modern style introduced by Hippodamus. For reasons of military security, however, the very reverse is preferable — they should follow the old-fashioned manner, which made it difficult for strangers to make their way out and for assailants to find their way in.” Politics, 1330b17
What characterizes the beginnings of the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system?
The first segment of the BART system officially opened in 1972 following decades of engineering work and political and funding challenges. The BART story began in 1946 and gradually evolved at informal gatherings of business and civic leaders on both sides of the San Francisco Bay.
The correct answer is: It opened in the early 1970s but its story began right after World War II.
Why was 1909 a landmark year?
The first national conference on city planning was held in Washington, DC in 1909.
Which city had the first regional plan?
Daniel Burnham’s Plan for Chicago was the first regional plan in the United States in 1909.
What is the largest concrete structure in the US, built in 1942?
The largest concrete structure in the US in 1942 was the Grand Coulee Dam, located on the Columbia River in the state of Washington.
What made the 1954 Housing Act especially significant for urban planning?
The Housing Act of 1954 created section 701 comprehensive planning program – federal planning assistance to local governments, which was a significant boost to local area planning.
Who wrote extensively about the design of cities with the intention of examining issues such as the carrying capacity of parks to support a community?
Ian McHarg
This author argued “the need is for deliberate, abstract thought” devoted to what we mean by a good cit
Lawrence Haworth wrote the book, The Good City, which argued for a thoughtful approach to what actually makes a city good.
When was the Panama Canal expansion project completed and why is it of interest to U.S. planners?
The Panama Canal expansion project was completed in 2016. Ports on the United States’ East Coast and Gulf of Mexico are working to expand and make room for larger vessels and more cargo going to and from the Far East — cargo that previously had to dock on the West Coast because of the Canal’s previous limitations.
The correct answer is: It was completed in 2016 and now allows larger ships to enter East Coast and Gulf of Mexico ports.
In 1928 the U.S. Department of Commerce passed the __________________ Act.
Standard City Planning Enabling
Which Supreme Court Cases first upheld a community’s use of zoning?
Ambler Realty vs Village of Euclid, Ohio
Radburn, NJ was inspired by:
Garden City
According to Joel Garreau, Edge cities are characteristic of what
Has five million or more square feet (465,000 m²) of leasable office space
Has 600,000 square feet (56,000 m²) or more of leasable retail space
Has more jobs than bedrooms
Is perceived by the population as one place
Was nothing like a “city” as recently as 30 years ago. Then it was just bedrooms, if not cow pastures
According to Joel Garreau, Edge cities are characteristic of what
Has five million or more square feet (465,000 m²) of leasable office space
Has 600,000 square feet (56,000 m²) or more of leasable retail space
Has more jobs than bedrooms
Is perceived by the population as one place
Was nothing like a “city” as recently as 30 years ago. Then it was just bedrooms, if not cow pastures
