Fundamentals of Planning - Planetizen Quiz (Day 1)

Question 1

_____________________ argued that towns planned on a grid are visually appealing, but they are 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.

Answer 1

Aristotle

Question 2

The first segment of which system officially opened in 1972 following decades of engineering work and political and funding challenges?

Answer 2

Bay Area Rapid Transit system

Question 3

What is the largest concrete structure in the US, built in 1942?

Answer 3

Grand Coulee Dam

Question 4

What made the 1954 Housing Act especially significant for urban planning?

Answer 4

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.

Question 5

This author argued “the need is for deliberate, abstract thought” devoted to what we mean by a good city.

Answer 5

Lawrence Haworth wrote the book, The Good City, which argued for a thoughtful approach to what actually makes a city good.

Question 6

When was the Panama Canal expansion project completed and why is it of interest to U.S. planners?

Answer 6

It was completed in 2016 and now allows larger ships to travel through the canal.