Planning Fundamentals

Question 1

What is the key component of equity as an essential consideration in planning?

Answer 1

Being fair or impartial

Question 2

Concentric Zone Theory

Answer 2

Developed by Ernest Burgess, 1925

Growth happens by land uses expanding outward from one area to another (e.g. Downtown to warehouse district)

“Invasion - Succession”

Question 3

How many acres are in a square mile?

Answer 3

640 acres

Question 4

How many acres in a Hectare?

Answer 4

2.47 acres
100 square meters

Question 5

What is the average size of a parking space?

Answer 5

400sf
9x18 or 10x20 plus 200 sf for maneuvering

Question 6

Three facts about women in the US

Answer 6

Derived from the Census and other economic sources

1. Women make up the majority of the state and local government workforce.
2. Women own 40% of all businesses
3. Women hold over 10% of Fortune 500 CEO roles

Question 7

Topics included in the Standard City Planning Enabling Act

Answer 7

1. The organization and power of the planning commission, which was directed to prepare and adopt a “master plan”
2. The content of the master plan for the physical development of the territory
3. Provision for adoption of a master street plan by the governing body
4. Provision for approval of all public improvements by the planning commission
5. Control of private subdivision of land
6. Provision for the establishment of a regional planning commission and a regional plan

Question 8

Three elements of a Just City

Answer 8

Democracy, equity, and diversity

(Susan Fainstien)