Planning Making Flashcards
3 Parts of the Plan Making Process
1) Goals & Visions
2) Analysis of Current Problems
3) Creation & Evaluation of Alternatives
Survey
A research method that allows one to collect data on a topic that cannot be directly observed - like opinions
Population of interest for a survey
Sampling Frame
Cross Sectional Survey
Gathers info about a population at a single point in time - how do you feel about the park as of today?
Longitudinal Survey
Conducted over a period of time - like satisfaction surveys conducted every few years
Written Surveys
- Popular for broad audiences
- Low cost, convenient
- 20% response rate
- Requires english/literacy
Group Administered Surveys
- Specific population targeted
-High and quick response rate
-Can be hard to organize
-Example of surveying about parks/rec after a program
Drop-off Survey
-Survey is dropped off at homes/biz
- Higher response rates b/c personal contact may help
- Expensive due to distributing the survey
-Sample is smaller than mail survey
Oral Survey
In person or on the phone
Phone Survey
- Good for y/n questions
-Response rate varies and declining - More expensive than mail or online
- Can lead to bias
- Long q/multiple choice are tough
Online Survey
- Popular
-Inexpensive
-Higher response rate than written surveys
-Can’t reach folks without internet
Planning, Programming, and Budgeting System (PPBS)
A system that focuses on planning, not budgeting, and is organized by program. All programs put through quant analysis, and extended into the future.
Describe growth management
The regulation of the character, location, and timing of development. Growth Mgmt programs include urban growth and urban service boundaries, development impact fees, and regional tax sharing
What is conservation zoning?
It requires the clustering of homes while preserving open space. Similar to cluster zoning.
