PP Exam 7 Flashcards
Which of the following is a part of the Georgia Greenspace Program?
1) The program was created by Gov. Roy Barnes
2) 159 counties will divide $30 million from the State’s budget for green space
3) Historic and archaeological resources are to be protected
4) At least 20% of the land in selected counties will be protected as open space
A) 1,4
B) 2,4
C) 1,2,3
D) All of the above
D(All of the above).
The Georgia Greenspace Program was created by Gov. Roy Barnes in 2000. Within the State, 159 counties will divide $30 million from the State’s budget for the green space program. Also, Historic and archaeological resources are to be protected within the program. At least 20% of the land in selected counties will be protected as open space.
Additional goals of the program are the protection of water quality, reduction of stream bank erosion, and the protection of buffers that serve as natural habitat for animals and native plants.
the Gov. also created a 5 member Greenspace Commission to make recommendations on how to protect green space within the State.
Source: APA Planning Magazine, November 2001, “Greening Up Georgia” by Wayne B. Moss, page 29.
Which form of budgeting involves capital projects that are linked to the comprehensive plan?
A)
ZBB
B)
PPBS
C)
CIP
D)
MBO
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C(CIP ).
Capital Improvement Programming involves capital projects that are linked to the comprehensive plan. The annual Capital budget is the first year of usually a 5-10 year program. Most cities have a 6-year program. It involves estimating capital requirements, scheduling, budgeting priority projects, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating, and informing the public.
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.
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
A major change in the 2000 Census related to the collection of what type of information?
A)
number living in the structure
B)
home ownership
C)
race and Hispanic origin
D)
All of the above
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C(race and Hispanic origin).
There was a major change in the Census 2000 related to collection of information on race and Hispanic origin. The census questionnaire instructed respondents for the first time to report as many race categories as they felt applied. Source:http://www.knowledgeplex.org
The first National Park was….
A)
Yellowstone
B)
Redwood
C)
Badlands
D)
Grand Canyon
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A(Yellowstone).
Yellowstone was designated by President Grant in 1872 as the first National Park.
According to the Highway Capacity Manual (1994), if a roadway has a “D” service level, which of the following is true?
A)
unstable flow, fluctuating speeds, and long delays
B)
free flow, high operating speed with no delays
C)
very low speeds, frequent stoppages, volume is greater than capacity
D)
unstable flow, near capacity, limited speed, and very long delays
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A(unstable flow, fluctuating speeds, and long delays ).
Level D is unstable flow, fluctuating speeds, and long delays. 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 156. See Figure 3, Roadway Level of Service Descriptions.
The Antiquities Act of 1906 dealt with which of the following issues?
A)
eminent domain
B)
exactions
C)
preserving archaeological sites
D)
takings
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C(preserving archaeological sites ).
Antiquities Act of 1906: First law to institute federal protection for preserving archaeological sites. Provided for designation as National Monuments areas already in the public domain that contained “historic landmarks, historic and prehistoric structures, and objects of historic or scientific interest.” Source:www.planning.org
According to the 2000 census, the US population in 2000 was which of the following?
A)
189,421,906
B)
281,421,906
C)
381,421,906
D)
None of the above
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B(281,421,906).
According to the 2000 census, the total population of the US was 281,421,906. Source:http://www.infoplease.com
The Council of Government movement (COGS) began in the Detroit area in which year?
A)
1944
B)
1974
C)
1954
D)
1964
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C(1954).
In 1954 the Council of Government movement (COGS) began in the Detroit area with the formation of a Supervisors’ Inter-County Committee. It is composed of the representatives of each county in southeastern Michigan for the purpose of confronting area wide problems. It spreads nationwide from Detroit. Source:www.planning.org
What is the Federal Property Administration Act of 1949 used primarily for?
A)
The disposal of Federal Property by the US Government
B)
To decommission military bases for ultimate reuse
C)
To establish military bases in communities well positioned for National defense.
D)
The mass subdivision of land throughout the US to stimulate home ownership following World War II
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A(The disposal of Federal Property by the US Government).
Source, APA Planning Magazine, “Catching the Brass Ring: How to Acquire Military Land” by John E. Vranicar, Pages 16-21.
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)
San Antonio had a flood in 1998 that resulted in which of the following?
1) The City had to buyout homes that were in the floodplain
2) All of the residents were in favor of the home buyouts
3) The City implemented regulatory floodplain preservation
A)
1,2
B)
1,3
C)
2,3
D)
All of the above
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B(1,3).
A flood in 1998 opened a lot of eyes in San Antonio and resulted in a focus on stormwater management issues. It was a serious flood that led San Antonio into a floodplain management strategy using buyouts and regulatory floodplain preservation where before it had relied almost solely on structural alternatives and kept away from regulatory controls.
Now, new developments are responsible for stormwater retention and a new stormwater utility has been created.
Source: APA Planning Magazine, November 2001, “Getting Out from Under” by Dave Pasley, AICP page 20.
In financing and budgeting, what can be described as, “bonds that are often sold for projects that produce revenue”?
A)
Reserve Bonds
B)
Special Assessment Bonds
C)
Revenue Bonds
D)
Current Revenue Bonds
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C(Revenue Bonds).
Revenue Bonds are often sold for projects that produce revenue such as sewer systems. They are financed through service charges or fees over the long run. Therefore they are not back by the local jurisdiction by full faith and credit. 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.
This can be described as the difference between the lowest and highest score.
A)
mean
B)
median
C)
mode
D)
range
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D(range).
The following are definitions used in quantitative methods. The “mean” is the average of a series of numbers. The “median” is the value of a distribution which 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 type of zoning allows property owners with limited development rights to buy additional rights from another property owner.
A)
TDRs
B)
Exclusive Classification
C)
PUD
D)
Pyramid
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A(TDRs).
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 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. (in the case of some historic buildings for example) 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.
Which of the following could best describe the term satisficing?
A)
a method for making a choice from a set of alternatives encountered sequentially when one knows the exact possibilities ahead of time
B)
At the end of a public meeting, if there are not other complaints from the citizens of the community, then it can be said that one was satisficing.
C)
A way to figure the number of a population usually done by a door to door survey
D)
a method for making a choice from a set of alternatives encountered sequentially when one does not know much about the possibilities ahead of time
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D(a method for making a choice from a set of alternatives encountered sequentially when one does not know much about the possibilities ahead of time).
Satisficing is a method for making a choice from a set of alternatives encountered sequentially when one does not know much about the possibilities ahead of time. In such instances, there may be no optimal solution for when to stop searching for further alternatives. Satisficing takes the shortcut of setting an adjustable aspiration level and ending the search for alternatives as soon as one is encountered that exceeds the aspiration level. Source:www.argospress.com
Berman v. Parker, 348 U.S. 26 (1954) dealt with which of the following issues?
A)
eminent domain
B)
taking
C)
zoning
D)
exaction
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A(eminent domain ).
Berman v. Parker, 348 U.S. 26 (1954).
The federal District of Columbia Redevelopment Act of 1945 created a program to redevelop substandard housing and blighted areas in Washington, D.C. The Act created the Redevelopment Land Agency. This Agency had the power of eminent domain to acquire real property as part of the redevelopment program. The owner of a department store, Berman, argued that the government could not acquire his property through eminent domain because the property would be redeveloped for private use and thus violate the requirement in the takings clause that any taking be for a public use. The Court held that the redevelopment of the District of Columbia was a public purpose for which the U.S. could properly exercise its power of eminent domain. The Court added that legislative declaration of the public interest is “well-nigh conclusive.” Source:http://www.communityrights.org
This EPA document will identify where additional research, data quality improvements, and information are needed.
A)
Environmental Assessment
B)
Environmental Review
C)
Indicators Initiative
D)
Indicators Assessment
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C(Indicators Initiative).
EPA’s “Environmental Indicators Initiative” will improve the Agency’s ability to report on the status of and trends in environmental conditions and their impacts on human health and the nation’s natural resources. Using available data and indicators, EPA and its partners are drafting a “State of the Environment Report” that will address many of the public’s frequently-asked questions and document the progress that the United States is making in meeting our national environmental and health protection goals. The Report will also address environmental issues which EPA would like the American public to better understand. Source:http://www.epa.gov
What is the name of the generation that was born between 1946 and 1964?
A)
Generation X
B)
Baby Boomer
C)
Generation Y
D)
Echo Boom
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B(Baby Boomer).
It should be kept in mind on demographic types questions, specifically generation questions, that Generation Y are teenagers today that are having as big an effect on the US, as the Baby Boomers. An article is attached in a link about the different generations including the planning related effects of Generation Y (1979-1994 also called Echo Boomers), Generation X’rs, and the Baby Boomers. Source, APA Planning Magazine July 2002, “ The War of the Ages “ by C. Williamson, AICP, page 4.
Which book was written by Charles E. Lindblom?
A)
Urban Planning Society Policy (1968)
B)
The Intelligence of Democracy (1965)
C)
City Planning Process (1965)
D)
The Urban General Plan (1964)
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B(The Intelligence of Democracy (1965)).
In this book, Lindblom writes against the basic assumption that central control is necessary in a democracy. Source: “Study Guide Comprehensive Planning Examination of the American Institute of Certified Planners” Published by Chapter Presidents Council American Planning Association, “Planning History Summary” by John M. Janson, AICP, PDO, Utah Chapter, APA, West Valley City, UT., page 80.
As a general rule, according to the APA, you cannot accept an assignment from a client to publicly advocate a position on a planning issue that is adverse to a position you publicly advocated for a previous client within the past _____________ years.
A)
No amount of time, you cannot switch positions
B)
1
C)
3
D)
No amount of time, you CAN switch positions
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C(3).
In Section B, “Our Rules of Conduct”, the APA states the following in point 3.
“We shall not accept an assignment from a client or employer to publicly advocate a position on a planning issue that is indistinguishably adverse to a position we publicly advocated for a previous client or employer within the past three (3) years +unless (A) we determine in good faith after consultation with other qualified professionals that our change of position will not cause present detriment to our previous client or employer, and (B) we make full written disclosure of the conflict to our current client or employer and receive written permission to proceed with the assignment.”
Source: www.planning.org.
What was the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California created in 1927 for?
A)
to dam the Colorado River
B)
to bring water from the Colorado River to Los Angeles and it’s suburbs
C)
To create a deep well for pumping up drinking water
D)
To sell water at a subsidized rate to residents of LA
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B(to bring water from the Colorado River to Los Angeles and it’s suburbs ).
Source, APA Planning Magazine May 2002, “Drip Drip Drip” by Shigley and Krist, page 7. MWD is looking at nontraditional means of obtaining, moving, and storing water. The MWD was created in 1927 by state legislature to bring water from the Colorado River to Los Angeles and it’s suburbs. It’s engineer’s found the best route for the 242 mile aqueduct.
What do many consider Frederick Law Olmsted’s greatest example of a suburb?
A)
Petaluma, California
B)
Belle Isle, Michigan
C)
Riverside, Illinois
D)
Ramapo, New Jersey
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C(Riverside, Illinois).
Riverside Illinois has been considered the best example of Olmsted’s idea of how suburbs should look. Riverside is a 1,600 acre community along the Des Plaines River west of Chicago, Illinois.
Olmsted and Vaux took 2 years planning in, beginning in 1868. The idea was to secure enough space for recreation and to make sure that there were scenic areas available to all residents. To accomplish this, he preserved the floodplain and the river banks as well as two open areas of upland.
The first act of construction was a shaded parkway to connect Riverside to Chicago. Also, Olmsted paid attention to the inner roads of the community making them as scenic as possible. He designed streets that followed the curve of the land and eased the grade of the slopes to fit his plans. He also avoided all uses of right angle intersections to create more public space, which was pleasing to him. He also decided that the areas between public streets and houses was private land with a public function and it was the transitional area between public and private.
In the end, only 1000 acres of the land was developed, which meant the loss of one of the large open spaces that was envisioned.
Source: fredericklawolmsted.com
Of the answers given above, only Riverside and Belle Isle were Planned Communities by Olmsted. Ramapo and Petaluma may sound familiar for their legal significance in landmark planning law.
On July 20, 2002 about 5,000 New Yorkers gathered in Manhattan to participate in a modern town meeting called:
A)
Manhattan Planning Town Square
B)
Rebuilding Lower Manhattan
C)
Listening to the City
D)
New York Charette
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C(Listening to the City).
Source: APA Planning Magazine September 2002, “Getting Lower Manhattan Moving Again” by Georges Jacquemart, AICP, page 4. On July 20, about 5,000 New Yorkers gathered in Manhattan’s Jacob Javits Convention Center to participate in a modern town meeting called “Listening to the City”. It was one of the largest public workshops ever held. To get participation, organizers used remote responders to get opinions from the public on rebuilding Lower Manhattan.
What year was the first elevator installed in the United States?
A)
1850
B)
1870
C)
1890
D)
1910
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A(1850).
According to some sources the first elevator was installed in New York, N.Y. in 1850.
Source:http://www.infoplease.com
However, according to “the elevator museum”, the elevator was invented in 1852 (not 1850) by Elisha Graves Otis in Yonkers, NY. It continues to say that in 1854 Elisha Grave Otis demonstrated the first safety elevator at the New York exposition in the Crystal Palace proving elevator travel for passengers was safe.
Source: http://www.theelevatormuseum.org
The chances of this question being on the actual exam are slim, however, the point of planningprep asking you a question like this is it to show you the full range of questions that they can pull from.
What are some of the issues that are currently affecting the National Wildlife refuge System?
1) Logging
2) Motorized vehicles including ATV’s
3)Oil Exploration
4)Recreational Beach Access
A)
1, 4
B)
1,2,3
C)
1 only
D)
1,2,3,4
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D(1,2,3,4).
From local planning issues such as recreational beach access to the national policy debate over opening up refuges to oil exploration in Alaska, there are several issues that affect the managing of the refuges that distract from their primary role of wildlife and habitat conservation.
The National Wildlife Refuge System is administered by the Fish and Wildlife Service. It is the largest collection of lands and waters dedicated to wildlife and habitat conservation on the planet. This encompasses more than 94 million acres on 541 refuges.
Source: APA Planning Magazine, April 2003, “Taking Refuge” by John Slown, AICP, page 21.
A Transportation Systems Management would involve all of these except:
1)Signals at freeway on ramps
2)Changeable speed sings
3)Changeable message signs
4)the construction of a new freeway
A)
1
B)
2
C)
4
D)
None of the above
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C(4).
A TSM action is not the construction of a new freeway, but it may be the use of a freeway shoulder as an added traffic lane during peak traffic flow conditions. TSM examples include using traffic signals at freeway on-ramps to meter traffic, improving existing signal timings, and using changeable message signs (ahead traffic condition information), lane control signs, and changeable speed signs. Source: http://www.dot.state.tx.us
This is a shallow pond where sunlight, bacterial action, and oxygen work to purify wastewater.
A)
Aquifer
B)
Groundwater
C)
Lagoon
D)
Estuary
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C(Lagoon).
A Lagoon is a shallow pond where sunlight, bacterial action, and oxygen work to purify wastewater and is also used for storage of wastewater or spent nuclear fuel rods. It is a shallow body of water, often separated from the sea by coral reefs or sandbars. Source: http://www.epa.gov
What is the name of the first National wildlife refuge in the United States?
A)
The Florida Everglades
B)
Pelican Island
C)
The Forsyth National Wildlife Refuge
D)
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
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B(Pelican Island).
In the United States, the first national wildlife refuge was created by President Theodore Roosevelt. Pelican Island was created on March 14, 1903. Pelican Island is a small island in Florida’s Indian River. Pelican Island supported the only remaining nesting colony of brown pelicans and became the first federal bird reservation as well.
By the end of his presidency in 1909, Roosevelt had set aside 53 biological survey reservations. His vision has now grown to 541 refuges which total more than 94 million acres.
Source: APA Planning Magazine, April 2003, “Taking Refuge” by John Slown, AICP, page 22.
Relating to a public planning agency, which of the following deals primarily with direct services?
A)
Staff function
B)
City Manager
C)
Line function
D)
Planning Commission
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C(Line function).
Relating to a public planning agency, Line Functions deal primarily with direct services such as police and fire services. Staff functions deal with general services such as providing information or services to the Line units. It should be noted that Public Planning involves both line and staff functions. Source: “Management and Organization of Planning” by Louise Mercuro, AICP, page 104, from the “Study Guide, Comprehensive Planning Examination of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)”, 2002 version, Chapter Presidents Council.
What is the expression given for “double income/ no kids couples”?
A)
DINKC
B)
DI/NKCS
C)
DINKS
D)
DINS
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C(DINKS).
Source, APA Planning Magazine May 2002, “Monster Houses? No” by Hinshaw, FAICP, page 27. DINKS stands for double income/no kids couples.
What is the highest point in the US?
A)
Mount McKinley, Alaska
B)
Kure Island, Hawaii
C)
Mount Everest, Washington
D)
Mount Rainier, Washington
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A(Mount McKinley, Alaska ).
The Highest point in the US is Mount McKinley, Alaska at 20,320 ft. (6,198 m). Source: http://www.infoplease.com
How many professional planners are on the winning team for the redevelopment design of the World Trade Center?
A)
None
B)
One
C)
Two
D)
Three
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B(One ).
Daniel Libeskind’s winning plan for the redevelopment plan of the World Trade Center in new York, was a collaboration with a planner from Philadelphia Gary Hack. He contributed a lot to the site’s street pattern. It was the only one of the seven teams that were 2002’s finalists vying for the design that included a professional planner.
One element of the plan calls for a “wedge of light” that will allow sunlight to shine on the public spaces for two hours each September 11, marking the time from when the first plane hit until the second tower collapsed.
Source: APA Planning Magazine, April 2003, “Up Close at the World Trade Center” by Ruth Eckdish Knack, AICP, page 11.
Which of the following statements is true about Hawaii?
A)
the least endangered species of any state
B)
the most endangered species of any state
C)
the highest population growth between 1990-2000 of any state
D)
None of the above
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B(the most endangered species of any state).
Source, APA Planning Magazine October 2001, “Not So Wild Things” by Christine Kreyling, pages 18-23. This article discusses the effect new homes are having on wildlife habitats all over the U.S. It also gets into detail on some controversial ways that people are attempting to solve this problem such as hunting, trapping, and relocation. It basically sends the message that we need to control sprawl. It also states in this article that Hawaii has the most endangered species which is an interesting fact to keep in mind. The article also gives an example of a Wildlife Corridor Design where the Government is working with native tribes to plan for the widening of US Hwy 93 in Montana.
Exactions can be defined as….
A)
the city’s financial responsibilities for private improvements associated with the development
B)
The removal of a rezoning request from the rezoning process
C)
the subdivider’s financial responsibilities for public improvements associated with the development
D)
the cancellation of a governmentally funded project
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C(the subdivider’s financial responsibilities for public improvements associated with the development).
Exactions can be described as the subdivider’s financial responsibilities for public improvements associated with the development. Examples of exactions include land or cash-in-lieu dedications for park land and new schools. 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 147.
United States adults average ____ minutes a day driving.
A)
10
B)
72
C)
30
D)
100
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B(72).
Source: APA Planning Magazine October 2001, “Above and Beyond: Fighting Small Town Sprawl” by Julie Campoli, Elizabeth Humstone, and Alex MacLean, pages 4-9. American adults average 72 minutes a day driving.
Net Land Area is described as…
A)
the entire site
B)
the land below the ground level
C)
the entire site minus the undevelopable land
D)
None of the above
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C(the entire site minus the undevelopable land ).
FAR requirements specify if they apply to net or gross land area. Net land area includes the entire site minus the undevelopable land (example the streets). 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.
What movement was Paul Davidoff involved with?
A)
Advocacy Planning
B)
Regional Planning
C)
Environmental Planning
D)
New Urbanism
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A(Advocacy Planning).
In 1962 “A Choice Theory of Planning”, a seminal article in the AIP Journal by Paul Davidoff and Thomas Reiner, lays the basis for the advocacy planning concept.
Which of the following planning issues are concerned with the First Amendment of the United States Constitution?
I. Takings
II. Freedom of Speech
III. Regulation of Adult Entertainment
IV. Due Process
A)
I and II
B)
II and III
C)
III and IV
D)
I and IV
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B(II and III).
The 1st Amendment of the US Constitution concerns Freedom of Speech. “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.” Oddly enough, this also includes Adult Entertainment. Source: www.findlaw.com
What is the name given to Central Puget Sound Region’s transportation plan?
A)
On the Right Track 2030
B)
My May or The Highway 2030
C)
Monorail 2030
D)
Destination 2030
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D(Destination 2030 ).
Destination 2030 is a transportation plan for the Seattle Region. It was designed to guide improvements and spending in the region up to 2030.
The plan supports the VISION 2020, a growth strategy adopted by the Puget Sound regional Council in 1990. VISION 2020 outlined a development pattern of urban centers connected by an Intermodal transportation system. This plan, Destination 2030, talks about how the public and the government can actually implement it.
Destination 2030 identifies 2,200 projects. They were chosen to make the most of the existing network and to add new choices for travel in the future.
It was the APA Outstanding Planning: A Plan award winner in 2003.
Source: APA Planning Magazine, March 2003, “Destination 2030” by Clair Enlow, pages 4 and 5.
At the time of the last census, population of Centerville was 24,000. Since then, they have issued 312 permits for construction of single family homes, 10 permits for commercial businesses, and 2 permits for construction of multi-family developments which will each have 62 dwelling units, and 40 dwelling units respectively. The average size of a single family household in Centerville is 3.2 people per household. The average size of a multi-family dwelling unit is 2.4. The average commercial business employs 1 person for every 250 square feet. Using the symptomatic approach, estimate the current population of Centerville.
A)
25,243
B)
1,243
C)
25,003
D)
25,147
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A(25,243).
The symptomatic approach to calculating population utilizes changes in obtainable data that are predictive of population changes as a whole (like building permits). In this example, single family permits have resulted in 998 new residents, and multi-family permits have resulted in 245 new residents, for a total increase of 1,243 new residents.
Commercial permits are not particularly good estimates of current population. Additionally, there is not enough information presented in this question to use this figure as an estimate of new population.
Jacob Riis wrote which of the following?
A)
Zoning
B)
Image of the City
C)
Tomorrow: A Peaceful Path of Real Reform
D)
How the Other Half Lives
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D(How the Other Half Lives ).
In 1890, “How the Other Half Lives”, by Jacob Riis, is published. This book is an important stimulus to housing and neighborhood reform. Source: www.planning.org
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 type of land use can be described as those that are allowed only if they are incidental to the principle use?
A)
Special Use
B)
Principle
C)
Accessory
D)
Nonconforming
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C(Accessory).
There are generally three types of categories allowed in permitted land uses, these are described below. 1)Principle uses, these are uses that are allowed by right. 2)Accessory uses, these are land uses that are permitted only if they are incidental to the principle use. 3)Secial uses, these are land uses allowed only by a special review. There is another interesting use called Nonconforming use, these are legally established under the zoning regulations that were in effect at the time of their development and are a result of changes in the zoning ordinance. 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 141-142.
The average American uses about ____gallons a day from the municipal water supply.
A)
1.4
B)
14
C)
140
D)
1400
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C(140).
The average American uses about 140 gallons a day from the municipal water supply. In the cities in the Western United States, where the treated municipal water replaces natural rainfall for gardens and lawns, it can be up to 50% higher or even greater than that. It is 196 gallons per day in Colorado, 199 in New Mexico, 200 in Arizona, 249 in Utah.
Source: APA Planning Magazine, January 2003, “Rocky Mountain Dry” by Ed Quillen, page 27.
The Board of Adjustment typically has what responsibility?
A)
advisory to the governing body on zoning matters
B)
considers requests for variances
C)
The most responsibility for zoning decisions
D)
None of the above
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B(considers requests for variances ).
The Board of Adjustment considers requests for variances to the zoning standards of the community. The Board of Adjustment may also consider appeals from administrative actions in some States. A variance is a minor deviation from the specific zoning requirements. 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.
Berman v. Parker (1954) dealt with which of the following issues?
A)
Adult Uses
B)
Billboards
C)
Easements
D)
Condemning property
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D(Condemning property).
In 1954, Berman v. Parker, the U.S. Supreme Court upholds right of Washington, D.C. Redevelopment Land Agency to condemn properties that are unsightly, though non-deteriorated, if required to achieve objectives of duly established area redevelopment plan. Source:www.planning.org
On July 20, 2002, “Listening to the City” was which of the following?
A)
An event that involved around 5,000 people
B)
An event that took place in Manhattan
C)
A modern town meeting
D)
all of the above
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D(all of the above).
On July 20, about 5,000 New Yorkers gathered in Manhattan’s Jacob Javits Convention Center to participate in a modern town meeting called “Listening to the City”. It was one of the largest public workshops ever held. To get participation, organizers used remote responders to get opinions from the public on rebuilding Lower Manhattan. Source: APA Planning Magazine September 2002, “Getting Lower Manhattan Moving Again” by Georges Jacquemart, AICP, page 4.
Who was the first president of the American City Planning Institute in 1917?
A)
Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr.
B)
Frederick Law Olmsted, Sr.
C)
Patrick Geddes
D)
Daniel Burnham
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A(Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr.).
Frederick Law Olmsted (1822-1903), was a renowned landscape architect and designed many public parks. Among them was New York’s Central Park, whose co-designer was Calvert Vaux. Olmsted’s son and namesake, Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. (1870-1957), also a landscape architect, designed Forest Hills Gardens, one of the first U.S. suburbs to follow the principles of the English Garden City movement. The younger Olmsted later helped found the American City Planning Institute. Source:www.planning.org
Which of the following can be used to define a Transit Mixed Use (TMU-30) zoning used in Denver?
A)
This type of zoning is used in Denver when it is separated from other land uses and not near any modes of transit.
B)
Residential land uses are only allowed in this type of zoning.
C)
allows floor area ratios of up to 5:1 and reduces parking requirements because of the proximity to a light rail station
D)
All of the Above
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C(allows floor area ratios of up to 5:1 and reduces parking requirements because of the proximity to a light rail station).
The new zoning code in Denver is the Transit mixed-use zoning (TMU-30) which allows floor area ratios of up to 5:1 and reduces parking requirements because of the proximity to a light rail station.
Source: APA Planning Magazine, January 2003, “Refilling Colorado” by Michael Leccese and Kathleen McCormick, page 24.
What was signed into law in 1990?
A)
The Superfund Law
B)
Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act
C)
Americans With Disabilities Act
D)
The Housing and Community Development Act
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C(Americans With Disabilities Act ).
The ADA was signed into law in 1990 and its accessibility guidelines for buildings and facilities in 1991. It was enacted to ensure that disabled citizens enjoy the same rights and opportunities as all Americans, including access to everyday activities such as commerce, travel, and recreation.
Source, APA Planning Magazine April 2002, “What Difference has the ADA Made?” by Terry S. Szold, page 10.
Who designed Hampstead Garden suburb near London?
A)
Sir Raymond Unwin
B)
Ebenezer Howard
C)
Frank Lloyd Wright
D)
Ian McHarg
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A(Sir Raymond Unwin).
Source, www. York.ac.uk, Unwin, Sir Raymond
1863-1940, was an English architect and town planner. He designed the first English garden city near Letchworth, the New Earwick development in Yorkshire, and Hampstead Garden suburb near London. He lectured on housing and city planning at the Univ. of Birmingham (1911-14) and at Columbia Univ. (1936-40). His Town Planning in Practice (1909) is a standard work in its field. Also, and interesting note, Unwin was knighted in 1932.
In, 1940 Unwin died at the summer home of his daughter , Mrs. Curtice Hitchcock at Old lyme, Connecticut on June 28th at the age of 76.
According to the US Census Bureau in 2001, what was true about 2 out of 3 American householders?
A)
They refinanced their homes
B)
They purchased new homes
C)
They rented their homes
D)
They owned their homes
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D(They owned their homes).
Source: APA Planning Magazine, January 2002, “Homeownership, Home Sales, Housing Starts - All Rise” by APA’s News and Departments, page 35.The highest proportion since at least 1890, according to the US Census Bureau.
What data collection technique comprises a series of questionnaires sent out, to a pre-selected group of experts. These questionnaires are designed to elicit individual responses to the problems and to enable the experts to refine their views as the group’s work progresses?
A)
Round Table
B)
Telephone Survey
C)
Panel Discussions
D)
Delphi Method
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D(Delphi Method).
The Delphi method is an exercise in group communication among a panel of geographically dispersed experts (Adler and Ziglio, 1996). The technique allows experts to deal systematically with a complex problem or task. The essence of the technique is fairly straightforward. It comprises a series of questionnaires sent either by mail or via computerized systems, to a pre-selected group of experts. These questionnaires are designed to elicit and develop individual responses to the problems posed and to enable the experts to refine their views as the group’s work progresses in accordance with the assigned task. The main point behind the Delphi method is to overcome the disadvantages of conventional committee action. Source: http://www.iit.edu/~it/delphi.html
In California, SDREO, stands for which of the following?
A)
Southern Desert Reorganization
B)
Southern Desert Regional Environmental Organization
C)
San Diego Redevelopment Organization
D)
San Diego Regional Energy Office
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D(San Diego Regional Energy Office).
SDREO stands for San Diego Regional Energy Office. This energy office was created in 1996 by the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG).
Source: American Planning Association, Planning Magazine, October 2002, “Who’s Got Energy? What Comes to Mind?” by Jim Schwab, AICP, pages 4-7.
