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Question 1

Central place theory

Answer 1

CENTRAL PLACE THEORY was developed by Walter Christaller in 1933. This theory explains the size and spacing of cities. The theory states that there is a minimum market threshold to bring a firm to a city and there is a maximum range people are willing to travel to receive goods and services

Question 2

Peter Calthorpe

Answer 2

Urban Footprint was developed by Peter Calthorpe and Associates and is a more recent addition to the simulation program options for planners. It uses a library of place types, block types, and building types to support interactive scenario building.

He wrote several books, including “The City Regional” and a book about city planning during the age of climate change.

He is 75 years old and works for HDR currently, and he was a founder of the Congress for New Urbanism.

Question 3

Congress for New Urbanism

Answer 3

New Urbanism grew out of three related urban design ideas—all opposed to the sprawling, anti-urban practices that prevailed in the latter half of the 20th Century. These included
1) urban infill supporting walkable blocks and streets,
2) traditional neighborhood development (TND), and
3) transit-oriented development (TOD).

Stefanos Polyzoides coined the phrase New Urbanism in 1991.

Question 4

Baby boomers

Answer 4

The generation of people born between years 1946-1964.