Modern Day Planning Facts Flashcards
What’s the homeownership rate in US?
65%
Which step should come first in the planning process to define goals of plan?
Engage the community, then define issues, then define goals
What is a metropolitan statistical area and how many people is it?
It contains at least one Urbanized Area with 50,000+ people.
What is a micropolitan statistical area and how many people is it?
It contains at least one urban clusters with 10,000-50,000 people.
Which federal department is responsible for the review of historic preservation applications?
Department of the Interior is responsible for the National Park Service, which is responsible for overseeing the National Register of Historic Places.
The metal fabrication industry has a location quotient of 0.50. Is it an import or export industry, or neither?
The metal fabrication industry is an import industry. A score lower than one means importing employment and greater than one means exporting employment.
What is the annual rate of interest paid on a bond that a borrower pays to the bondholder?
Coupon rate
Your AICP certification was revoked five years ago and you wish to seek reinstatement. How would you pursue reinstatement?
The AICP Code of Ethics states, “Any Certified Planner whose membership or certification is revoked may petition the Ethics Committee for reinstatement no sooner than five years from the time of revocation.”
What is the Federal definition of homelessness and why is it problematic?
Federal law defines a homeless person as one who, “lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence … and has a primary night residency that is: a shelter or a public or private place not designed for, or ordinarily used as, a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings.” This definition works well in large urban communities, but is problematic in assessing the status of homeless persons in rural areas where there are few shelters.
When coming median household income to median housing price to assess housing affordability, what ratio would indicate it is unaffordable?
A ratio of greater than 2.5 would indicate that the housing may be unaffordable.
What is the Nominal Group Technique outreach format?
The nominal group technique allows for brainstorming, enabling all members of a group to meaningfully participate (give voice to minorities/all). There are silent times allowing for idea generation followed by individual sharing of ideas.
How do marriage rates from 1960 compare to 2010?
1960 - 72% were married compared to 2010 - 51%.
It is significant to note that only 20% of 18-29 year olds were married in 2010, versus 59% in 1960.
What is the difference between a Council of Governments (CoG) and a Regional Council?
No difference.
The terms Regional Council (RC) and Council of Governments (COG) are generally interchangeable. They might also be called regional planning commissions, regional commissions, or planning districts.
Which of the following divisions would characterize a planning agency that is vertically integrated by subject area?
Transportation, land use, housing
Planning agencies might be vertically integrated by subject area (e.g., transportation, land use, housing), which is different from organizing by functional approach (e.g., planning, regulations, information systems, investment, policy). Organization by an agency’s legal status would separate legislative functions (e.g., planning, code writing), from quasi-judicial (e.g., regulatory), and enforcement (e.g., permit administration).
The state planning association has been working with the legislature to explain the value of land use controls. A representative has decided to put forward a bill that would expand the planner’s ability to engage in land use controls. The state planning association is closely following the process. The bill has just been voted on and approved in the house. What happens next?
The bill is then sent to the Senate where it will be introduced by the Senate Speaker.
After a bill has been voted on and approved by one side of the legislature, in this case, the House, then it would be referred to the Senate. The bill is then introduced by the Senate Speaker, referred to a committee, and then goes through the legislative review process before it can be voted on and ultimately signed by the Governor.
Which of the following are appropriate tasks for facilitators?
I. Record issues and whatever solutions are presented during the facilitation
II. Group issues and solutions together as needed to facilitate discussion
III. For each issue, present the range of alternatives to be addressed
IV. Be a resource who can suggest potential solutions that best address an issue
Facilitator = NEAUTRAL, no input
Facilitators are meant to be neutral parties, and their role is to record (or possibly group together) issues and solutions. They should not be put in charge of presenting issues or suggesting possible solutions. Either of those tasks could introduce bias on the part of the facilitator.
The correct answer is: I and II only
Which of the following is an advantage of a mail survey?
Low Cost (not high response rate)
What is the best way a City can protect water quality of the following:
Select one:
a. Requiring separation from development and the water supply
b. Estuary restoration
c. Anti-dumping regulations
d. Educate citizens on avoiding putting chemicals down the drain
Separation of development from drinking water supply
How many acres are in one hectare?
2.47 acres
On a per household basis: it takes ________ acres of land to feed the U.S. population.
2 acres
What is the term for how long a sign changes its message displayed?
Change Interval
What are the different ranges of slopes fit for development?
- 0-0.5% = no drainage, not suited for development
- 0.5-1% = no problems, ideal for development
- 1-3% = slight problems for large commercial, acceptable for residential
- 3-5% = major problems for commercial/IND/large scale residential
- 5-10% = suitable only for specifically designed development
What is the max length and min turning radius of a cul-de-sac?
Max length: 400-450 ft
Min turning radius: 40 ft
