Vocabs 88-94 Flashcards
1
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Sustainability
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the long-term viability of a city
2
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Greenbelts
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Areas of undeveloped land around an urban area
3
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Smart Growth
A
a set of policies to preserve farmland and other open/undeveloped spaces near a city
4
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New Urbanism
A
1990’s; a movement in urban planning targeting reducing sprawl, increasing affordable housing, and creating vibrant/livable neighborhoods
5
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Mixed-use neighborhoods
A
neighborhoods that have a mix of homes and businesses
6
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Urban infill
A
the process of building up underused lands within city (ex: adding more floors to an existing building)
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