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F - Chapter 27
Green Development
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| cluster development | permits housing density greater than required by the zoning ordinance in order to increase community open space (616) |
| green development | form of development that integrates financial, environmental and social considerations in projects (611) |
| incentive zoning | system of incentives given to developers that provide certain community benefits in their projects (618) |
| new urbanism | development movement that seeks to create more livable communities designed to resemble and function like traditional small towns (612) |
| overlay zoning | a set of additional restrictions to protect natural resources, such as wetland or scenic vista (621) |
| smart growth | development movement that emphasizes a pedestrian orientation, mixed residential and commercial uses and protection of the environment (612) |
| sustainable development | the current generation of people can use the resources of the planet to satisfy their needs as long as that does not interfere with the ability of future generations to do the same (611) |
| triple bottom line | when making decisions, developers in all sectors of society had to balance economy, environmental and social factors (611) |