Week 1: Intro + Places

Question 1

Urban areas can be defined

Answer 1

1. Spatially (form)
2. Administratively (governance)
3. Functionally

Question 2

Spatial areas are defined by

Answer 2

Population density and land development

Question 3

Administrative areas are defined by

Answer 3

1. Infrastructure and infrastructure services
2. Consents (resource, building) and permits
3. Bylaw - making powers including public health safety, protection against nuisance and offensive behavior.
4. Regional council authority
5. Environmental management
6. Regional plans and transport services
7. Biodiversity and biosecurity

Question 4

Unitary authorities contain

Answer 4

Territorial and regional responsibilities

Question 5

Functional areas defined by

Answer 5

A city and it’s commuting zone

Question 6

A commuting zone of a city is defined as

Answer 6

A less densely populated community zone who is highly integrated with the city

Question 7

Place is about people and their interactions with

Answer 7

The built environment and their infrastructures

Question 8

Good design connects

Answer 8

Form, function and feel

Question 9

Form is defined as

Answer 9

How spaces are organised and how they appear

Question 10

Function is defined as

Answer 10

How spaces are used

Question 11

Feel is defined as

Answer 11

How spaces are perceived and experienced

Question 12

Place can be defined as

Answer 12

Location in space + identity of and identity with place

Question 13

Identity of place regards to

Answer 13

1. Physical setting
2. Activities, situations, events
3. Meanings: experience and intentions, values, traditions, symbols, plans

Question 14

Identity with place regards to

Answer 14

1. A sense of belonging
2. Attachment/history/involvement with
3. Concern for a particular place reinforced by memories and events
4. Individual and collective

Question 15

The built environment encompasses

Answer 15

Places and spaces modified by people in which people live, work, recreate and access the resources needed for health and wellbeing

Question 16

Administrative powers in streets and roads

Answer 16

1. Central government
2. Regional councils
3. Territorial authorities

Question 17

Central government roles in streets and roads

Answer 17

1. Government policy on land transport (gps)
2. Plans and maintains state highways
3. Invests in other local road and transport

Question 18

Regional government roles in streets and roads

Answer 18

1. Set objectives and priorities
2. Regional transport, public transport

Question 19

Territorial authority’s roles in streets and roads

Answer 19

Planning, building and maintaining local roads, footpaths, street lighting, road safety works and parking services

Question 20

Purpose of the land transport system

Answer 20

1. Inclusive access (enabling all people to participate, social/economic opportunities)
2. Economic prosperity (local/regional/international connections
3. Environmental sustainability (net zero carbon, biodiversity, water and air quality
4. Health and safety for people (protection from injury and pollution, promote active transport)
5. Resilience and security (minimizing and managing risks, recovering from disruption)

Question 21

Average daily traffic = ____ vehicles

Answer 21

9731

Question 22

Of the average daily traffic, what percentage were heavy vehicles

Answer 22

5.4%