PP Exam 3 Flashcards
The local or competitive component of Shift-Share Analysis involves all but which of the following?
A)
indicates why various industries grew or declined in the number of employees
B)
offers a way to look at industries relative to their counterparts elsewhere in the nation
C)
measures the ability of the regional economy to get a growing share of each industry’s growth
D)
Includes all of the above
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A(indicates why various industries grew or declined in the number of employees).
Shift-Share analysis evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of a specific region’s industries. It shows how well the region’s mix of industries are performing, and how well the region’s individual industries are performing. This analysis examines three components of regional employment growth (National growth, Industry Mix, and Competitiveness) between two periods of time. These three components are added to obtain the total change in employment of a specific industry. Source: “Study Guide Comprehensive Planning Examination of the American Institute of Certified Planners” Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, “Shift-Share Analysis” by Sharon Puryear, AICP, Greensboro, NC, pages 194-196.
Which of the following is true about George Pullman?
A)
created a model town for his company and employees
B)
created a town for his employees in New York State
C)
there are no buildings left of his town
D)
All of the above
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A(created a model town for his company and employees ).
George Pullman (1831-1897) was a railroad tycoon and inventor of the Pullman railroad car. He was also a social inventor. In his model company town, Pullman, Illinois, he tried to combine the industrialist’s need for efficiency with the worker’s need for a decent home. The experiment failed because Pullman tried to regulate the private lives of his tenants and partly because of the economic problems that took over the project during the depression of the 1890s. Pullman was a free-standing town eight miles south of Chicago and it is now incorporated into the city and remains virtually intact. Source: www.planning.org
What case dealt with governments putting conditions on a development approval on the provisions of services?
A)
Akron v. Chapman (1953)
B)
Dolan v. City of Tigard (1994)
C)
Southern Burlington County NAACP v. Township of Mount Laurel (1975)
D)
Golden v. Planning Board of the Town of Ramapo (1972)
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D(Golden v. Planning Board of the Town of Ramapo (1972)).
The Court allowed the exclusionary device of performance standards to stand in this case. Source: “Study Guide Comprehensive Planning Examination of the American Institute of Certified Planners” Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, “Planning Law” by Sharon Puryear, AICP, Greensboro, NC, page 126.
What can be described as a technique to find the optimum design solution for a project?
A)
PERT
B)
Linear Programming
C)
Critical Path Programming
D)
Shift Share
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B(Linear Programming).
Linear Programming can be described as a technique to find the optimum design solution for a project. Source: “Study Guide Comprehensive Planning Examination of the American Institute of Certified Planners” Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, “Quantitative Methods” pages 162-164.
What State was the first to adopt statewide zoning?
A)
New York
B)
California
C)
Illinois
D)
Hawaii
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D(Hawaii).
In 1961, Hawaii became the first state to institute statewide zoning. On some parts of the APA website it also states that Hawaii is the first state to adopt state wide planning as well. I am not sure if they mean this to be the same or not, but I would just keep this in mind that Hawaii was the first to do state wide (either zoning or planning) if it is ever asked on the exam. Source: www.planning.org
According to the 2000 US Census, what is true about North Carolina?
A)
showed the largest growth in suburban housing
B)
showed the largest growth home ownership
C)
showed the biggest growth in Hispanic population
D)
showed the greatest population increase
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C(showed the biggest growth in Hispanic population).
Source, APA Planning Magazine July 2002, “A City Transformed “ by Karen Martin, page 14. The 2000 Census revealed that North Carolina, with a 394 percent increase, showed the country’s greatest growth in Hispanic population.
Which Act was created for the government to dispose of Federal Property?
A)
Federal Property Administration Act of 1989
B)
Federal Property Administration Act of 1949
C)
The Department of Defense Property Act 1989
D)
The Department of Defense Property Act 1949
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B(Federal Property Administration Act of 1949 ).
Source, APA Planning Magazine, “Catching the Brass Ring: How to Acquire Military Land” by John E. Vranicar, Pages 16 to 21. The military is one of the largest landowners. From 1ac to 10,000ac. Some communities acquire them from the Department of Defense (DOD).
• The Federal Properties Administration Act (1949) is used to dispose of Federal property.
• When property is no longer needed, declared surplus, other federal agencies have the chance to bid for the property, if not, the General Services Administration sells it at a public auction, or if there are still no takers, transfers is at no cost.
• There is a second way for a community to acquire military land. The Law also permits a land exchange. If vacate it can be a quick swap. If there is a military building than the community has to replace it for the military somewhere else.
• There is a third way. The DOD can lease the land to the community at fair market rent.
• A forth way. Special Legislation – ensures property is conveyed to local community and no one else.
• Santa Barbara – Special Legislation – bought back from the navy (at the cost of replacing the building down the coast) a building along its waterfront.
• Jersey City – Port Libertee Development. (Golf course/residential development and most of the land was owned by the military.
• Phoenix – expansion of Sky Harbor International Airport.
• O’Hare – expanded to build United Airlines HQ. Base next to it closed down if City would pay to relocate the air force facility to Scott, southern Illinois. In 1999, this occurred.
• BRAC Commission (Base Closure Act)
In the US Census, there are two types of Urban Areas, these are which of the following?
A)Urban Clusters
B)Downtowns
C)Urbanized Areas
D)Edge City
A)
A,C
B)
C,D
C)
A,D
D)
A,B
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A(A,C).
For the Census 2000, there are two types of urban areas. They are urban clusters and urbanized areas.
An Urban Cluster is a densely settled territory that has at least 2,500 people but less than 50,000 and was new for Census 2000.
An Urbanized area (UA) is an area consisting of a central place(s) and adjacent territory with a general population density of at least 1,000 people per square mile of land area. This land area has a minimum residential population of at least 50,000 people. The Census Bureau uses published criteria to determine the qualification and boundaries of Urbanized Areas.
Source: http://www.census.gov
Which is NOT true….
1) approximately 56 million acres of land are held in trust for Native American tribes and individuals
2) There are approximately 95 Federally recognized tribes
3) for reservations not on trust land, the Secretary of the Interior serves as trustee
A)
1
B)
2
C)
3
D)
All of the above
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B(2).
There are more than 562 Federally recognized Tribes in the United States, including 223 village groups in Alaska. “Federally recognized” means these tribes and groups have a special and legal relationship with the U.S. government. This relationship is referred to as a government-to-government relationship.
Source:http://www.lvccld.org
According to the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA); which is responsible for the administration and management of 55.7 million acres of land held in trust by the United States for American Indians, Indian tribes, and Alaska Natives. The BIA says that there are 562 federal recognized tribal governments in the United States.
Source:http://endangered.fws.gov
This Supreme Court Case stressed that the police power is one of the most essential, and “least limitable,” powers of government.
A)
Hadacheck v. Sebastian
B)
Nollan v. California Coastal Commission
C)
Nectow v. City of Cambridge
D)
Agins v. City of Tiburon
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A(Hadacheck v. Sebastian).
Hadacheck v. Sebastian, 239 U.S. 394 (1915).
The Court upheld a municipal prohibition on brick making within city limits even though the ban allegedly reduced the value of Hadacheck’s land by 92.5%. The Court stressed that the police power is one of the most essential, and “least limitable,” powers of government. Source:http://www.communityrights.org
Who wrote 1934’s “Modern Housing”?
A)
Catherine Bauer Wurster
B)
Kevin Lynch
C)
Clarence Perry
D)
Jane Jacobs
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A(Catherine Bauer Wurster).
Until her death in 1964, Catherine Bauer Wurster was a leading advocate for well-designed, low-income housing. Her 1934 book, Modern Housing, was one of the most influential of the time. Source: www.planning.org
Peter Drucker is credited with creating which management technique?
A)
MBO
B)
MBI
C)
MBA
D)
MBN
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A(MBO).
In 1954, Peter Drucker is credited with creating the management technique called MBO (Management by Objective). It is a system that encourages mutual collaboration and cooperation in the achievement of organizational purposes. It is a goal and objective setting process between the administrator and his/her employees. Source: “Study Guide Comprehensive Planning Examination of the American Institute of Certified Planners” Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, “Budgeting” by Dale F. Bertsch, AICP, Department of City and Regional Planning, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, 1989 Department of City and Regional Planning, pages 199-205.
According to the Highway Capacity Manual (1994), if a roadway has a “E” service level, which of the following would best describe it?
A)
stable flow, moderate delays, and the speed is determined by traffic
B)
unstable flow, near capacity, limited speed, and very long delays
C)
free flow, high operating speed with no delays
D)
very low speeds, frequent stoppages, volume is greater than capacity
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B(unstable flow, near capacity, limited speed, and very long delays).
Source: “Transportation Planning” by Ben Orsbon, AICP, Pierre, SD., page 156. See Figure 3, Roadway Level of Service Descriptions. Level E is unstable flow, near capacity, limited speed, and very long delays
Relating to an internal planning agency organization, which organizational structure is set up around the basic functions of urban decision making?
A)
Organization by Geographic Area
B)
Organization by Time Frame
C)
Organization by Process
D)
Organization by Function
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D(Organization by Function).
There are four organizational structures that are most commonly used. Organization by Function (organized around the basic functions of urban decision making such as land use, and transportation) Organization by Process (organized around the basic skills in a planning agency such as research, and design) Organization by Time Frame (organized around the time it takes to complete the basic functions such as long range, and current planning). Organized by Geographic Area (organized around the physical areas of responsibility of the agency). Source: “Management and Organization of Planning” by Louise Mercuro, AICP, page 108, from the “Study Guide, Comprehensive Planning Examination of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)”, 2002 version, Chapter Presidents Council.
Associated Home Builders of Greater East Bay v. City of Livermore (1976) dealt with…
A)
slum clearance
B)
income of tenants
C)
nonconforming uses
D)
time phasing of development
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D(time phasing of development).
In this case, the Court allowed the time phasing of future growth until performance conditions were met. Source: “Study Guide Comprehensive Planning Examination of the American Institute of Certified Planners” Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, “Planning Law” by Sharon Puryear, AICP, Greensboro, NC, page 126.
Which of the following cases deals with the Supreme Court finding that there was no taking because the government did not deny the landowners of all economically viable use of their land?
A)
Pumpelly v. Green Bay Co.
B)
Agins v. City of Geneva
C)
Agins v. City of Tiburon
D)
Berman v. Parker
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C(Agins v. City of Tiburon).
Agins v. City of Tiburon, 447 U.S. 255 (1980).
The Court rejected a takings challenge to the zoning ordinances that allowed the claimants to build between one and five homes on their five-acre parcel. Because the landowners had not submitted development plans as permitted by the ordinances.
The Court concluded that there was no concrete controversy regarding the application of the ordinances to the land. The Court also held that there was no facial taking because the ordinances did not deny the landowners of all economically viable use of the land and substantially advanced the State’s legitimate interest in preserving open space.
Source:http://www.communityrights.org
According to the Department of Agriculture, how many acres has been developed in the United States each year?
A)
1.2 Million
B)
5.0 million
C)
1.8 Million
D)
2.2 million
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D(2.2 million).
Source, APA Planning Magazine October 2001, “Greening the American Dream?” by Trip Pollard, page 10. According to the Department of Agriculture, development consumed more than 25 million acres in the U.S. between 1982 and 1997, and the pace is quickening. Most recently, an average of 2.2 million acres is developed each year.
This is a pond, lake, tank or basin, natural or man-made, that can be used for the regulation, storage and control of water.
A)
Aquifer
B)
Estuary
C)
Reservoir
D)
Lagoon
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C(Reservoir).
A reservoir is a pond, lake, tank or basin, natural or man-made, used for the storage, regulation and control of water. Source:http://www.epa.gov
Which of the following can be described as scientific measurements that track environmental conditions over time?
A)
Environmental Impact Statements
B)
Non-point pollutants
C)
Environmental indicators
D)
Environmental Assessment
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C(Environmental indicators ).
Environmental indicators are scientific measurements that track environmental conditions over time.
Indicators help measure the state of our air, water and land resources. They also measure the pressures on them, and the resulting effects on ecological and human health.
Indicators show our progress in making the air cleaner, the water purer, and in protecting our land. Source: http://www.epa.gov
MPO’s stands for
A)
Municipal Planning Organizations
B)
Minority Population Outlines
C)
Metropolitan Planning Organizations
D)
Metropolitan Principals Organization
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C(Metropolitan Planning Organizations ).
Source: “Study Guide, Comprehensive Planning Examination of the AICP”, Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, chapter entitled, “Transportation Planning” by Ben Orsbon, AICP, Pierre, SD., page 154. Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO’s). Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is an association of local agencies established for mutual benefit and to help coordinate planning and development activities within a metropolitan region. Establishment of the MPO is required by law in urban areas of over 50,000 population if federal funds are to be used. The MPO is not a level of government. However, the MPO has “effective control” over transportation improvements within the area since a project must be a part of the MPO’s adopted plan in order to receive federal funding. Source: http://www.dot.state.tx.us
Of the top ten cities in the US, which had the largest percentage of population growth from 1990-2000?
A)
Phoenix, Ariz.
B)
New York, N.Y.
C)
Houston, Tex.
D)
San Antonio, Tex.
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A(Phoenix, Ariz.).
Phoenix, Ariz. had a 2000 census population of 1,321,045, and a 1990 census population of 983,403. An increase in population of 337,642, or 34.3%. It moved from 10 on the list in 1990 to 6 in 2000. Source: http://www.infoplease.com
The Quick Response Urban Travel Estimation Techniques and Transferable Parameters (1987) shows that the average vehicle trip per unit is the highest for which of the following?
1)single family residential
2)Duplexes and Townhomes
3)Apartments
4)Mobile Homes
A)
1
B)
2
C)
3
D)
4
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A(1).
Source: “Study Guide, Comprehensive Planning Examination of the AICP”, Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, chapter entitled, “Transportation Planning” by Ben Orsbon, AICP, Pierre, SD., page 158, Figure 5, Average Vehicle Trip Rates. The average vehicle trip rate for Single Family Residential is 9.1 to 10.2, Planned Unit Developments is 7.9, Duplexes and Townhomes is 7.0, Apartments is 6.0, Condominiums is 5.9, Mobile Homes is 5.5, and Retirement Homes is 3.5. Source: Quick Response Urban Travel Estimation Techniques and Transferable Parameters (1987)
What person’s organization involves the hiring of a professional organizer to identify problems, develop citizen awareness, and then generate action?
A)
Sherry Arnstein
B)
Saul Alinsky
C)
Paul Davidoff
D)
Jean Gottmann
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B(Saul Alinsky).
These organizations tend to develop where the residents feel helpless and powerless to make changes themselves. Also there is an existing institution to provide funds. Source: Planning History Summary, by J. Janson, AICP
Geothermal power is best described as which of the following?
A)
electricity produced by sources that are less harmful to the environment than fossil fuels
B)
from deep beneath the earth where hot magma heats the underlying water or steam which is then converted into electricity
C)
wind turbines set up in clusters
D)
None of the above
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B(from deep beneath the earth where hot magma heats the underlying water or steam which is then converted into electricity).
Geothermal power comes from deep beneath the earth’s surface where hot magma (does anyone else picture Dr. Evil when they read that word?) heats the underlying water or steam which is then converted into electricity. Geothermal resources vary in temperature. Low-to moderate temperature (20°C to 150°C) geothermal resources are used to provide direct heat for homes and industry, while the high temperature (above 150°C) geothermal resources are used in electric power generation.
Source: http://www.energyguide.com
The 1947 Housing and Home Financing Agency was…
1) a predecessor of HUD
2)created to coordinate federal government’s various housing programs
3) pushed for slum clearance and urban renewal
4)provided funds under Section 701 of the act.
A)
1,2
B)
3,4
C)
1,4
D)
All of the above
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A(1,2).
The 1947 Housing and Home Financing Agency (predecessor of HUD) was created to coordinate federal government’s various housing programs.
In 1991, what family asked the City of Tigard, Oregon, for a permit in order to double the size of their electrical and plumbing supply store, and were asked by the City to dedicate part of their land to the City?
A)
Nolan
B)
Rolan
C)
Dolan
D)
Bolan
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C(Dolan).
In 1991, the Dolan family asked the city of Tigard, Oregon, for a permit in order to double the size of A-Boy West, the family’s electrical and plumbing supply store. In return, the City asked the Dolan’s to dedicate part of their adjacent land to the city–some of it within the Fanno Creek floodplain and some of it for a bike path. The Dolan’s sued the city claiming that their land was being taken without just compensation. In 1994, they won in the U.S. Supreme Court. Source: www.planning.org
What is the local legislative branch which has the most power for zoning decisions?
A)
City Council
B)
Planning Commission
C)
Planning staff
D)
Zoning Hearing Officer
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A(City Council).
The governing body, called the City Council, or town board, has the most responsibility and power for zoning decisions. Source: “Study Guide Comprehensive Planning Examination of the American Institute of Certified Planners” Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, “Development Regulations” by Teresa Wilkinson, AICP, Gretna, LA, page 145.
This can be described as a device to provide flexibility within the zoning ordinance and are based on the idea that certain types of uses are permissible in a zoning district under certain circumstances.
A)
Nonconforming Use
B)
Variances
C)
Special Use Permit
D)
Exaction
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C(Special Use Permit).
Also known as conditional use permits or special exceptions. This can be described as a device to provide flexibility within the zoning ordinance and are based on the idea that certain types of uses are permissible in a zoning district under certain circumstances. Source: “Study Guide Comprehensive Planning Examination of the American Institute of Certified Planners” Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, “Planning Law” by Sharon Puryear, AICP, Greensboro, NC, page 120.
Sampling can be defined as:
A)
Making statements about a population based only on a part of the population.
B)
Making assumptions about the population based on a comparative review of the previous 2 census’.
C)
Making statements about a population based on the entire population.
D)
Measuring traffic flow from a commercial use.
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A(Making statements about a population based only on a part of the population.).
A sample is a subset of a population. Many populations are too large to measure, or cannot be measured. Consequently statistics relies on sampling and using information from the sample to make inferences about the population. Caution should be taken when determining a sample to represent the entire population.
Source: Terry Sincich, Statistics By Example, MacMillan Publishing, 1993.
What is the size of a standard stall for a full size car in a parking structure?
A)
7 feet by 18 - 20 feet
B)
9 feet by 18 - 20 feet
C)
9 feet by 14 - 18 feet
D)
9 feet by 17 - 18 feet
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B(9 feet by 18 - 20 feet).
According to Richard Rich and Michael Moukalian in “Dimensions of Parking”, in the chapter on the Design Structure, full size cars require stalls from 9 feet in width to 18 and 20 feet in length, while smaller cars can fit in 7.5 to 8 feet by 15-16 feet in length. Source: “Study Guide, Comprehensive Planning Examination of the AICP”, Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, chapter entitled, “Transportation Planning” by Ben Orsbon, AICP, Pierre, SD., page 159.
Which of the following are (is) true about the Tennessee Valley Authority:
1)It was created in 1944
2) Example of River-basin planning
3) involved rehab and redevelopment of the Tennessee Valley
4) Senator George Norris was a key figure.
A)
All of the above
B)
2,3,4
C)
None of the above
D)
1,2
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B(2,3,4).
The TVA was created in 1933 to provide for the unified and multipurpose rehabilitation and redevelopment of the Tennessee Valley. It is America’s most famous experiment in river-basin planning. Senator George Norris of Nebraska fathered the idea, and David Lilienthal was its most effective implementer, built more than just dams.
Some of the results were that it provided low-cost electrical power to the people and industries of a whole river valley, deepened the river channel for navigation, created recreational sites, and reduced flooding.
Source: www.planning.org
Riparian Rights can best be described as which one of these answers?
A)
Entitlement of a land owner to certain uses of the land below and the air above his/her property
B)
Entitlement of a land owner to certain uses of water on or bordering his/her property
C)
These are regulations put on a home at the time of purchase (e.g.: subdivision rules on paint color of the home)
D)
None of the above
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B(Entitlement of a land owner to certain uses of water on or bordering his/her property ).
Riparian Rights deal with the entitlement of a land owner to certain uses of water on or bordering his/her property, including the right to prevent diversion or misuse of upstream waters and is generally a matter of state law. Source:http://www.epa.gov/bioindicators/aquatic/glossary.html
In this case, the Supreme Court held that this claim was ripe because the value of the person’s land could be determined without a sale of Transferable Development Rights.
A)
First English Evangelical Lutheran Church v. County of Los Angeles
B)
Village of Euclid v. Ambler Realty Co.
C)
Keystone Bituminous Coal Assoc. v. DeBenedictis
D)
Suitum v. Tahoe Regional Planning Agency
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D(Suitum v. Tahoe Regional Planning Agency).
Suitum v. Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, 520 U.S. 725 (1997).
Suitum argued that the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency effected a regulatory taking when it determined that her residential lot was ineligible for development under restrictions designed to protect Lake Tahoe. The Agency argued that the claim was unripe because Suitum had not attempted to sell TDRs to which she was entitled. After reaffirming its established ripeness doctrine in takings cases, the Court held that the claim was ripe because the value of her land could be determined without a sale of the TDRs. Source:http://www.communityrights.org
What is the name of the proposal that involves tearing down the farm fences in the Great Plains and replanting native grass and restore the buffalo?
A)
Great Plains Restoration
B)
Great Plains Commons
C)
Buffalo Fields Restoration
D)
Buffalo Commons
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D(Buffalo Commons ).
Source, APA Planning Magazine July 2002, “Small Can Be Beautiful” by Popper and Popper, page 22. This article discusses the concept of removing the farms in the great plain area of the US and replanting native plantings along with allowing the buffalo to roam freely. The planning issue here is also the fact that the number of people living out in the great plain area are dropping quickly.
What year did the American Society of Planning Officials and the American Institute of Planners merge to become the American Planning Association?
A)
1974
B)
1978
C)
1980
D)
1984
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B(1978).
In 1978 the American Institute of Planners (AIP) and the American Society of Planning Officials (ASPO) merged to become the American Planning Association (APA). Source:www.planning.org
According to the 2000 US Census, what state showed the highest rate of growth in Hispanic population?
A)
California
B)
North Carolina
C)
Illinois
D)
Texas
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B(North Carolina).
The 2000 Census revealed that North Carolina, with a 394 percent increase, showed the country’s greatest growth in Hispanic population. Source, APA Planning Magazine July 2002, “A City Transformed “ by Karen Martin, page 14.
UrbanSim can be described as which of the following?
A)
a new mode of transportation
B)
A new form of zoning
C)
a software-based simulation model for integrated planning and analysis of urban development
D)
a redevelopment technique for Brownfields
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C(a software-based simulation model for integrated planning and analysis of urban development ).
Source, APA Journal Summer 2002, Vol. 68, No. 3. “UrbanSim” by Paul Waddell, page 297. Metro areas are working hard to respond to federal mandates to link the planning of land use, environment, transportation, sprawl, citizen involvement, open space, affordable homes, and congestion. Older planning models used by most Metropolitan areas have difficulty addressing and measuring these issues. UrbanSim is a new model system that was developed to respond to these emerging requirements. UrbanSim has been used in three areas, including the one described in the article, Eugene-Springfield, Oregon.
What State’s coastal wetland’s are disappearing at a rate of 25 square miles/year?
A)
Florida
B)
California
C)
Alaska
D)
Louisiana
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D(Louisiana).
Source, APA Planning Magazine, February 2001, “Divert a River, Save a Marsh” by Mike Dunne, pages 12-17. A more detailed summary of the APA article can be found in the “Other Resources” section of the site.
This Conservation Plan covers 9,000 sq. miles of Pima County’s desert…
A)
Las Vegas Desert Plan
B)
Conservation Plan for California
C)
Conservation Plan for the Grand Canyon
D)
Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan
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D(Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan).
Source: APA Planning Magazine, March 2002, “Outstanding Planning: A Plan”, by Blake Morlock, page 6. The plan has taken conservation planning to the next level by integrating cultural resources, ecosystems, economic growth, with future development. The plan covers the desert expanse of Pima County’s 9,000 square miles.
All of the following are benefits to citizen participation except which of the following?
A)
Increased unity
B)
Better quality of political life
C)
weakens the representative form of government
D)
Stronger sense of community
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C(weakens the representative form of government).
There are some problems and benefits associated with citizen participation. Some benefits may be a better quality of political life, social problems are corrected sooner, the community is cohesive and there is strengthened unity. Source: “Study Guide Comprehensive Planning Examination of the American Institute of Certified Planners” Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, “Citizen Participation in Planning” by Terry Langlois, AICP, Memphis TN, page 138.
This can be described as the value which divides the distribution into two equal parts.
A)
Mean
B)
Median
C)
Mode
D)
Range
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B(Median).
The following are definitions used in quantitative methods. The “mean” is the average of a series of numbers. The “median” is the value that divides the distribution into two equal parts. The “Mode” is the value of a distribution that has the most occurring frequency. The “Range” is the difference between the lowest and highest score.
Source: “Study Guide Comprehensive Planning Examination of the American Institute of Certified Planners” Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, “Quantitative Methods” pages 162-164.
This is a new approach to New Urbanism and smart growth principals that is based on the creation of a set of human habitats that vary by their intensity of urban makeup. The range of urban makeup, from rural to urban, is the basis for organizing developments (e.g.: buildings, lot lines, land use, roads)
A)
Strategic Planning
B)
Transect Planning
C)
Master Planning
D)
Charrettes
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B(Transect Planning).
Source, APA Journal, Summer 2002, Vol. 68, No.3. “Transect Planning” by Andres Duany and Emily Talen, page 245. Transect planning is trying to create environments that preserve the integrity of each location along the urban to rural continuum. Rural elements must fit into rural locations, urban elements must fit into urban locations, similar to ecological systems where plants and animals live where it best suits their existence. Transect Planning could be a new approach to conventional zoning systems.
Which of the following was created in 1933 and involved Senator George Norris as a key figure?
A)
Tennessee Valley Authority
B)
A-95
C)
American City Planning Institute
D)
Standard City Planning Enabling Act
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A(Tennessee Valley Authority ).
The Tennessee Valley Authority was created in 1933. Its mission was to provide for the unified and multipurpose rehabilitation and redevelopment of the Tennessee Valley. It is America’s most famous experiment in river-basin planning. Senator George Norris of Nebraska began the idea and David Lilienthal was its most effective implementer. They built more than just dams. It not only provided low-cost electrical power to the people and industries of a whole river valley, but it also deepened the river channel for navigation, created recreational sites, reduced flooding, reforested denuded areas, and experimented with collaborations between scientists and farmers to make farming practices in the valley more efficient.
Another effort by the TVA was the new town of Norris. It was built just outside Knoxville in 1934 to house workers on the Norris Dam. The plan for Norris was prepared by Earl Draper, head of TVA’s land planning and housing division, follows the Garden City tradition and takes advantage of the hilly and wooded site. In 1948 the town was sold to a private developer.
Source: www.planning.org
What two civic and professional coalitions are leading an effort to do visioning and master planning for redeveloping Lower Manhattan?
I. Civic Alliance to Rebuild Downtown New York
II. New York New Visions
III. American Planning Association NY Chapter
IV. FEMA
A)
III & IV
B)
I & IV
C)
II & IV
D)
I & II
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D(I & II).
Two civic and professional coalitions are leading the effort to rebuild lower Manhattan. One is the Civic Alliance to Rebuild Downtown New York, a coalition of 85 business, community, and environmental groups, convened by the Regional Plan Association in partnership with New York University, The Pratt Institute, and New School University. The second group is New York New Visions, a coalition of 21 planning and design groups led by the New York chapter of the American Institute of Architects, New York Chapter of the American Institute of Graphic Artists, and the APA’s New York Metro Chapter.
Source, APA Planning Magazine, September 2002, “Getting Lower Manhattan Moving Again” by Georges Jacquemart, AICP, page 7.
Which of the following requires addressing “Five Big Questions”?
A)
Environmental Impact Statements
B)
Environmental Assessment
C)
An application for a TIF
D)
The 2000 US Census Short Form
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A(Environmental Impact Statements ).
These are the “big” five questions.
(i) the environmental impact of the proposed action,
(ii) any adverse environmental effects which cannot be avoided should the proposal be implemented,
(iii) alternatives to the proposed action,
(iv) the relationship between local short-term uses of man’s environment and the maintenance and enhancement of long-term productivity, and
(v) any irreversible and irretrievable commitments of resources which would be involved in the proposed action should it be implemented.
Source: The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
On each Native American reservation, the local governing authority is the _________ government.
A)
Tribal
B)
Local
C)
State
D)
Federal
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A(Tribal).
On each reservation, the local governing authority is the tribal government. The States in which the reservations are located have limited powers over them, and only as provided by Federal law. On some reservations, however, a high percentage of the land is owned and occupied by non-Indians. Some 140 reservations have entirely tribally-owned land.
Source:http://www.em.doe.gov
What is a metropolitan area?
A)
a city plus it’s adjacent communities to which it is linked by major transportation routes
B)
a city plus it’s adjacent communities that are within the same county
C)
a city plus it’s adjacent communities to which it is linked economically
D)
None of the above
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C(a city plus it’s adjacent communities to which it is linked economically).
A metropolitan area is a city plus it’s adjacent communities to which it is linked economically. Source: http://www.infoplease.com
Which type of zoning refers to no uses allowed in districts than the uses for which they were created?
A)
Incentive Zoning
B)
Pyramid Zoning
C)
Overlay zones
D)
Exclusive Classification
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D(Exclusive Classification).
Zoning districts may be set up into many different ways. 1. Cumulative (or pyramid), this is when permitted uses automatically accumulate from one district to each successive one. In this, the single detached residence is the top. 2)Exclusive classification, allows no uses in districts than the uses for which they were created. An example for this is to stop residential from “taking over” another land use like commercial and then protesting when a commercial use is proposed. 3)Performance Standards, establish objective thresholds and maximum limits of the effects or characteristics of a land use (e.g.: allowable amount of noise). 4)Performance Zoning, regulates the character of the use instead of simply just regulating the use itself. 5)Mixed-Use districts, permitting mixed uses. 6)Planned Unit Developments (PUD), allows a mix of uses and flexibility in design. 7) Overlay zones, these add requirements “on top” of zoning districts. 8)Incentive Zoning, cities can use these to encourage development that exceeds the minimum standards. 9)Transferable Development Rights (TDR), allows property owners with limited development rights to buy additional rights from another property owner. Source: “Study Guide Comprehensive Planning Examination of the American Institute of Certified Planners” Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, “Development Regulations” by Teresa Wilkinson, AICP, Gretna, LA, page 142-144.
The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) was passed in….
A)
1970
B)
1969
C)
1960
D)
1959
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B(1969).
NEPA was passed by Congress in 1969. National Environmental Policy Act passed and Environmental Protection Agency created. Source: http://cfpub.epa.gov
From the answers provided, what is the best definition of DART?
A)
Dallas Area Rural Turnpike
B)
Detroit’s Aerial Radiation Technique
C)
Dallas Area Rapid Transit
D)
Denver Area Residential Transit
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C(Dallas Area Rapid Transit).
DART is the Dallas Area Rapid Transit. This article discusses its use of Light Rail Lines throughout Dallas for public transit and to help ease sprawl and traffic congestion. In Dallas, property values around transit stations rose 25% since DART began in 1996. It also discusses Phoenix and Dallas in the article.
Source: APA Planning Magazine October 2000, “All Aboard” by Jane Holtz Kay, Page 14-19.
In addition to this transit system in Dallas, a Planningprep member submitted the following information for another DART in another part of the country.
DART is also the Delaware Administration for Regional Transit, a subsidary of DelDOT. (1985) It was originally the Delaware Authority for Regional Transit (1971). The Delaware Transit Corporation (DTC), a division of DelDOT has operated DART since 1995.
This can be a staged, three to five year prioritized program of transportation projects that cover a metropolitan planning area which is consistent with the metropolitan transportation plan.
A)
Metropolitan Transportation Plan
B)
Federal Transit and Highway Grant
C)
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
D)
Transportation Strategy
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C(Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)).
A Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) can be a staged, three- to five-year prioritized program of transportation projects covering a metropolitan planning area which is consistent with the metropolitan transportation plan. The projects are recommended from those in the transportation systems management element and the long-range element of the planning process. This program is required for a locality to receive federal transit and highway grants. The selected projects need to be consistent with the transportation plan. Source: http://www.dot.state.tx.us
In 2000, 80.3% of Americans lived in these areas?
A)
metropolitan
B)
cities
C)
regional
D)
rural
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A(metropolitan).
In 2000, 80.3% of Americans or 226 million people lived in metropolitan areas, up slightly from 79.8% or 198.4 million people in 1990. Source: http://www.infoplease.com
Incentive Zoning can be described as which of the following?
A)
allows property owners with limited development rights to buy additional rights from another property owner
B)
add requirements “on top” of zoning districts
C)
allows a mix of uses and flexibility in design
D)
cities can use these to encourage development that exceeds the minimum standards
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D(cities can use these to encourage development that exceeds the minimum standards).
Zoning districts may be set up into different ways. 1. Cumulative (or pyramid), this is when permitted uses automatically accumulate from one district to each successive one. In this, the single detached residence is the top. 2)Exclusive classification, allows no uses in districts than the uses for which they were created. An example for this is to stop residential from “taking over” another land use like commercial and then protesting when a commercial use is proposed. 3)Performance Standards, establish objective thresholds and maximum limits of the effects or characteristics of a land use (e.g.: allowable amount of noise). 4)Performance Zoning, regulates the character of the use instead of simply just regulating the use itself. 5)Mixed-Use districts, permitting mixed uses. 6)Planned Unit Developments (PUD), allows a mix of uses and flexibility in design as well as flexibility in density and dimensional requirements. 7) Overlay zones, these add requirements “on top” of zoning districts. 8)Incentive Zoning, cities can use these to encourage development that exceeds the minimum standards. (e.g.: density bonus) 9)Transferable Development Rights (TDR), allows property owners with limited development rights to buy additional rights from another property owner. Source: “Study Guide Comprehensive Planning Examination of the American Institute of Certified Planners” Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, “Development Regulations” by Teresa Wilkinson, AICP, Gretna, LA, page 142-144.
Non-point pollutants can be described as which of the following?
A)
those coming out of a pipe and into a body of water
B)
those related to overland run-off of rainwater and has multiple entry points into a water body
C)
Air pollution only, water is not classified in this form
D)
None of the above
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B(those related to overland run-off of rainwater and has multiple entry points into a water body ).
Non-point pollutants are those related to overland run-off of rainwater and has multiple entry points into a body of water. Source: Environmental Planning, by Steven Gordon, AICP, 1989, The Ohio State University.
Which of the following occurred in 2000?
A)
President Clinton enacted ISTEA
B)
President Clinton created the UDAG Program
C)
President Clinton created eight new national monuments and expanded one other
D)
All of the above
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C(President Clinton created eight new national monuments and expanded one other ).
In 2000 President Clinton created 8 new national monuments in 5 western states: Canyons of the Ancients (Colorado); Cascade-Siskiyou (Oregon); Hanford Reach (Washington); Ironwood Forest, Grand Canyon-Parashant, Agua Fria (Arizona); Grand Sequoia, California Coastal California). He also expanded one existing national monument in California (Pinnacles). Source: www.planning.org
Which of the following would BEST describe a statistical diagram drawn that lets you plot data points based on two independent variables?
A)
GIS
B)
Lexus/Nexus
C)
Scatter
D)
PERT
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C(Scatter ).
A scatter graph lets you plot data points based on two independent variables.
Source: www.graphicsserver.com
What is the lowest point in the US?
A)
Kure Island, Hawaii
B)
Death Valley, Calif.
C)
Log Point, Elliot Key, Fla.
D)
Smith County, Kan.
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B(Death Valley, Calif.).
The lowest point in the US is Death Valley, California at 282 ft. (86 m) below sea level. Source:http://www.infoplease.com
According to the US Census, a Census tract can be described as which of the following?
A)
homogeneous units with respect to population characteristics, economic status, and living conditions at the time of establishment, census tracts average about 4,000 inhabitants
B)
homogeneous units with respect to population characteristics, economic status, and living conditions at the time of establishment, census tracts average about 40,000 inhabitants
C)
non-homogeneous units with respect to population characteristics, economic status, and living conditions at the time of establishment, census tracts average about 4,000 inhabitants
D)
non-homogeneous units with respect to population characteristics, economic status, and living conditions at the time of establishment, census tracts average about 40,000 inhabitants
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A(homogeneous units with respect to population characteristics, economic status, and living conditions at the time of establishment, census tracts average about 4,000 inhabitants).
According to the US Census, a Census tract is a small, relatively permanent statistical subdivision of a county that is delineated by a local committee of census data users for the purposes of presenting data. Census tract boundaries normally follow visible features, but may follow governmental unit boundaries and other non-visible features. Tracts always lie within counties. Designed to be homogeneous units with respect to population characteristics, and economic status at the time of establishment, census tracts average about 4,000 inhabitants. They may be split by any sub-county geographic entity. Source:http://www.census.gov
What is the range for the average size of large auto racing tracks (e.g.: NASCAR) in the United States?
A)
100-400 acres
B)
400-750 acres
C)
400-over 1,000 acres
D)
over 2,000 acres
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C(400-over 1,000 acres).
There are 39 NASCAR, IRL (Indy Racing League) and large racing tracks in the US. They range from approximately 400 acres and over 1,000 acres. They cost on average, $150-$220 million to construct. They are generally built by private companies. Source: American Planning Association, Planning Magazine, October 2002, “Zooooom” by Mark Johnson, pages 8-13.
