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Sampling error vs non-sampling error
Sampling error is one which occurs to the unrepresentativeness of the sample selected for observation.
Non-sampling error- error that has arisen from human error - such as error in problem identification, leading questions, method, or procedure used.
Systematic random sampling
Equal chance of being selected, every Xth person is surveyed
Location quotient
Used in economic base analysis. The LQ is a comparison of the local economy to the regional or national economy to identify specializations in the local economy
Location quotient is the division of the local/ regional employment by the national employment, equaling 3.
(Ratio of total local employment of an industry to that industry nationally).
LOCAL DIVIDED BY NATIONAL.
Ratio greater than 1 = region exporting versus
Ratio smaller than 1 = region importing
Corbusier
1920s. Wrote the book - “Toward Architecture”
Modern architect and founding member of the Congrès International d’Architecture Moderne (CIAM), which advocated functional separation of land uses, highways, and high rises set in parks.
Radiant City / Contemporary City- utopianism (visionary plan with its underlying purpose to improve mankinds urban experience through extensive major changes in conventional methods.)
- Comprised primarily of high density skyscrapers surrounded by open park spaces & bisected by high-speed vehicular routes in a large superblock arrangement.
What are principles of authentic engagement?
Authentic engagement is equitable and inclusive
Authentic engagement is connected to decision-making
Authentic engagement is connected to change
What is the best way to resolve a conflict in the community?
Consensus Building
What is a facilitator / When to use facilitation?
- Facilitator is someone who assists a group in accomplishing its task. Assumes responsibility for the process. Skilled at working with the public in many settings
- Political commitment to a group-determined outcome or recommendation
- There are more than 2 dominant perspectives or solution sets (mediation may need to be explored in two-set cases)
- The problem is complex and the value continuum is broad
- There is a broad-based desire to seek resolution to the perceived problem
Roles of facilitator
- Guide
- Motivator
- Bridge builder
- Clairvoyant
- Priaser
- Pacemaker
- Taskmaster
- Active listener
When to use negotiation vs. mediation vs. arbitration
NEGOTIATE: To confer with another person (NO third party)
Conferring, discussing, compromising.
MEDIATION: Neutral & impartial third party
Encourages & facilitates resolution of a dispute without prescribing what it should be.
Informal & non-adversarial.
Mutually acceptable agreement.
ARBITRATION: An alternative to litigation. The hearing / determination of a dispute by an impartial referee.
Used to settle disputes between labor and management.
Can be BINDING or NONBINDING. If binding - the arbitrator makes the final call.
What describes environmental justice?
Ensuring that everyone has a fair chance of living the healthiest life possible.
Which economic analysis method would be most effective for this situation -
the city wants to determine the cost of providing service to a new development.
Fiscal Impact Analysis
BECAUSE
Fiscal impact analysis calculates the total cost to the city of new development, as well as the tax revenue that is generated from the development.
A Midwestern city is proposing to increase the maximum multi-family density from 8 units per acre to 16 units per acre. In order to determine the financial impact on public services, which of the following analysis methods should be used?
Fiscal Impact Analysis
What are usually collected when building permits are issued and are subject to the dual rational nexus standard?
IMPACT FEES.
- They do NOT cover all infrastructure and service costs
- Funds CANNOT be used anywhere within the city.
You are the planner for a small but rapidly growing suburb. The council has directed you to implement a development impact fee ordinance. Which of the following would you do first?
Determine the infrastructure costs associated with new development using local data.
Which program is likely to be used to address the goal of passing on development costs to new residents?
Impact fee program.
Impact Fees
Essentially a community “buy-in” fee for new residents and businesses. Developers are assessed a fee to add or expand public capital facilities that their new homes and businesses will need.
Typically charged for off-site infrastructure needed to provide new service to a development, such as a water or sewer main.
CANNOT be used to pay for the cost of upgrading an existing system or raise level of service in the community.
Zero based budgeting
Expenses have to be justified for each new period.
Must start with a zero base each time - every year.
Budget is based on DECISION PACKAGES.
Ties decision packages to long range goals.
Tribal designated statistical area?
A unit drawn by tribes that do not have a recognized area.
Tribes DO have recognized nationhood status.
Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)
A MSA includes at least one city with 50,000 or more inhabitants, or an urbanized area (of at least 50,000 inhabitants), and a total metropolitan population of at least 100,000.
Consolidated MSA
A Consolidated MSA is made up of several PMSA’s. An example is the Dallas-Fort Worth Consolidated Metropolitan Area. Dallas and Fort Worth are each primary metropolitan statistical areas.
Core Based Statistical Area (CBSA)
A Core Based Statistical Area is defined by the US Office and Budget to provide data description for areas where there is a core area with at least 10,000 people that when combined with other adjacent communities is socially and economically integrated.
2010 Census fastest growing region
The South by 14.3%
Urbanized area
The Census Bureau defines an urbanized area wherever it finds an urban nucleus of 50,000 or more people.
Must have core with population density of 1000 people per square mile - may contain adjoining territory with at least 500 people per square mile.
Urban cluster
Urban clusters have at least 2,500 but less than 50,000 persons and a population density of 1,000 persons per square mile. This delineation of built-up territory around small towns and cities is new for the 2000 Census.