A) The process of designing and shaping cities and towns. B) The process of developing rural villages. C) The process of constructing skyscrapers in metropolitan areas. D) The process of building roads and highways in urban areas.
A) A legal tool that controls the use of land and the types of buildings allowed in specific areas. B) A transportation strategy to reduce traffic congestion. C) A design technique that emphasizes green spaces in urban areas. D) A financial plan for urban development projects.
A) A development that combines residential and commercial spaces in close proximity. B) A development exclusively for industrial purposes. C) A development focused only on recreational facilities. D) A development with strict zoning regulations.
A) To guide the development of transportation infrastructure to meet current and future needs. B) To increase traffic congestion in urban areas. C) To limit public transportation options for city residents. D) To ignore pedestrian and cycling infrastructure.
A) To limit the availability of public parks. B) To provide recreational areas, improve air quality, and support biodiversity. C) To increase traffic congestion in city centers. D) To encourage high-rise building construction.
A) An urban design movement that promotes walkable neighborhoods with a mix of residential and commercial spaces. B) A strategy to reduce public transportation options. C) A planning approach that focuses on vertical expansion in cities. D) A theory that supports urban sprawl and car-centric development.
A) The development of greenfield sites for urban expansion. B) The reuse or redevelopment of abandoned or underused industrial sites with potential environmental contaminants. C) The construction of low-income housing projects. D) The preservation of natural landscapes in urban regions.
A) Streets exclusively for commercial traffic. B) Streets without any designated pedestrian walkways. C) Streets designed for safe and accessible use by all modes of transportation, including pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists. D) Streets with limited access for public transportation.
A) A nonprofit organization that holds land in trust for the benefit of the community and ensures long-term affordability of housing. B) A corporation that focuses on high-rise building construction. C) A private entity that acquires land for luxury development projects. D) A government agency that restricts land use in urban regions.
A) The process of creating public spaces that promote community interaction and local identity. B) The process of privatizing public spaces in cities. C) The process of replacing existing infrastructure with new developments. D) The process of limiting green spaces in urban areas.
A) Regulations that encourage monoculture development. B) Regulations that limit residential construction in urban areas. C) Regulations that prioritize the physical form of buildings and public spaces over land use. D) Regulations that overlook building aesthetics.
A) An approach that excludes community input in urban projects. B) An approach that disregards environmental sustainability. C) An approach that focuses solely on architectural design. D) An approach that integrates diverse perspectives and disciplines in the design and planning of urban spaces.
A) Jane Jacobs B) Le Corbusier C) Pierre Charles L'Enfant D) Frederick Law Olmsted |