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Which form of development includes compact, mixed-income, walkable neighborhoods with access to public transit?
Select one:
a.
Neo-traditional neighborhood development
b.
Smart growth
c.
Infill development
d.
Euclidean zoning
The correct answer is neo-traditional neighborhood development. The Congress for New Urbanism promotes the development of neo-traditional neighborhoods.
The correct answer is: Neo-traditional neighborhood development
Public goods are unlikely to be provided by the private sector because . . .
Select one:
a.
the consumption of the good creates negative externalities
b.
the production of the good creates negative externalities
c.
no one can be excluded from the consumption of the good
d.
the exclusion principle does not apply to public goods
Public goods are those which are provided to all members of a society. Examples of public goods include clean air, streetlights, and national defense. Because the provision of these goods provides a broad benefit to the public the private sector is unlikely to provide this because access cannot be easily excluded.
The correct answer is: no one can be excluded from the consumption of the good
Which of the following is a purpose of subdivision regulations?
I. Regulation of site design
II. Control division of land into lots
III. Control placement of infrastructure
Select one:
a.
I only
b.
I and II only
c.
II and III only
d.
I, II, and III
To protect and provide for the public health, safety, convenience, comfort, prosperity and general welfare of the community by establishing standards of design and procedures or approval of plats and subdivisions.
The correct answer is: I, II, and III
s a planner for Columbus, Ohio you have two thriving districts the Short North and the convention center district. Visitors often stay in downtown for a convention and want to visit the short north arts district. The problem is that visitors have to walk across a highway bridge to get there. Even though it is a short walk, the bridge is perceived as a real barrier. You propose the following:
Select one:
a.
Provide a tram to cover the distance
b.
Narrow the roadway and add parking on each side of the street
c.
Add a gateway arch on both side creating a visual cue
d.
A cap park
A cap park provides a park over a segment of the freeway to encourage people to move through the space going from one area to another. All of these are possibilities, but the cap park overcomes the perceived barrier best.
The correct answer is: A cap park
According to the Institute of Transportation Engineers Parking Generation Manual, which of the following uses has a peak PM trip generation rate of greater than 5.0 per 1,000 square feet?
I. Liquor Store
II. Restaurant
III. Grocery Store
IV. Medical Center
Select one:
A.
I and II
B.
II and III
C.
II, III, and IV
D.
I, II, III, and IV
All of these have generation rates of greater than 5.
The correct answer is: I, II, III, and IV
A skeptical city council member questions the value of the city’s public parks and asks the planning staff to come up with an estimate of the fraction of the population that uses the parks. On which of the following statistical concepts would your approach be based:
Select one:
a.
A mode
b.
A t-test
c.
A correlation
d.
A sample
You will use a subset (sample) of the city’s population to estimate the fraction in the population. You can use any of a number of survey methods to obtain the sample.
The correct answer is: A sample
As a planner for a medium-size, growing region you oversaw the creation of the regional park district’s parks and recreation plan. One of the key features of the plan is the development of a “greenway” or linear park system along regional rivers and streams. The Plan was adopted six months ago and you are now moving into the implementation phase. The District’s Board has asked you to provide recommendations on how to inexpensively acquire undeveloped land to implement the plan. Which of the following would be the best recommendation?
Select one:
a.
Through negotiated purchase or the exercise of eminent domain, begin to acquire property in undeveloped areas well in advance of population growth in those areas.
b.
The District should adopt an “official map” indicating the boundaries of the property which is desired so as to reserve it and protect it against development until the District is ready to purchase the property or take it by eminent domain.
c.
Work with the local jurisdictions to zone the properties desired into an Agricultural or Conservation District, which allows various agrarian uses, private camps, campgrounds, and picnicking areas to ensure that the land is not converted for development.
d.
Acquire the “conservation easements” (development rights) for certain key properties along the streams.
In order to achieve the plan for a linear park system, there will be a need to acquire an easement to allow people move through a natural area.
The correct answer is: Acquire the “conservation easements” (development rights) for certain key properties along the streams.
You have been asked to consult with a group of local businesses who want to focus on job development, building rehabilitation and neighborhood improvement. You recommend the property owners come together to form a:
Select one:
a.
Preservation District
b.
Community Development Corporation
c.
Business Improvement District
d.
Tax Increment Financing District
A business improvement district increases the tax rate to pay for a mix of services, programs, and improvements that specifically benefit the property owners in that district.
The correct answer is: Business Improvement District
Which of the following land uses generates the most vehicle trips per unit?
Select one:
a.
Apartment
b.
Duplex
c.
Single family house
d.
Townhouse
Trip generation is the first step in the conventional four-step transportation forecasting process (followed by trip distribution, mode choice, and route assignment). It is widely used for forecasting travel demands by predicting the number of trips originating in or destined for a particular traffic analysis zone. The Institute of Transportation Engineers’ Trip Generation manual provides trip generation rates for numerous land use and building types. Based on the 8th edition, An apartment would be expected to generate 6.6 trips per day, a single family house 9.5, a townhouse 5.8 trips. Duplexes are not specifically included in the ITE manual.
The correct answer is: Single family house
Lowering a thermostat by 1 degree Fahrenheit can reduce a heating bill by what percent?
Select one:
a.
Up to 3 percent
b.
Up to 10 percent
c.
1 percent
d.
Up to 5 percent
Lowering the thermostat 1 degree can lower a heating bill by up to 3%.
The correct answer is: Up to 3 percent
As a consultant hired to create a coastal plan for a seaside city, you are preparing the background research section. You come across a term you are not familiar with. What is Wrack?
Select one:
a.
Type of barrier island
b.
Type of coastal fish
c.
Glacial deposit of rock and soil
d.
Algae, plant & animal materials that accumulate on beaches at high water marks
Wrack is algae, plant & animal materials that accumulate on beaches at high water marks.
The correct answer is: Algae, plant & animal materials that accumulate on beaches at high water marks
On a vacation, you visited the Illinois and Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor. You were inspired about how this corridor was able to be unified under a common heritage theme. You decide to propose a national heritage area in your region. Which of the following are appropriate actions?
I. Demonstrate a nationally unique natural, historic, cultural or scenic resource
II. Ask your congressperson to sponsor authorizing legislation
III. Describe the unique story that links the sites together
IV. Establish a non-profit organization to manage the National Heritage Area
Select one:
a.
I and II
b.
I, II, and III
c.
I, II, III and IV
d.
I and III
A National Heritage Area can be managed by a non-profit or a state government. A National Heritage Area is created by authorizing legislation of Congress based on an areas unique resources and the unique story it tells about the United States.
The correct answer is: I, II, III and IV
