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| Building sited on one or more lot lines with no yard or structure located on a lot that comes up to or very near to the edge of the property line. Rowhouses, garden homes, patio homes and townhomes | Zero lot line
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| Strategies for planners to address challenges of the retail sector | Financial incentives targeted to attract specific types of retail in certain areas (tax breaks or low-interest loans);
Zoning restrictions on chain stores and big-box retailers;
Redevelopment of outdated retail spaces
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| Vertical organization structure | Best for organization with 100 staff split across 5 departments
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| Albedo | Portion of solar energy reflected from the Earth back into space, measuring the reflectivity of the earth's surface.
Ice and snow has a high albedo with most of the sunlight hitting the surface bounces back towards space
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| Twelve leading indicators | Used by US Dept. of Commerce to measure the direction of the economy.
They include: interest rates, stock prices, oil prices, unemployment, housing starts, and consumer expectations
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| Push Analysis | Determines the sales capacity of a market area.
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| Quasi-judicial process | Appropriate for consideration of variance request.
Not appropriate for consideration of CUP, comprehensive revision to zoning audience, amendment of master plan
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| Planners "shall promote excellence of design and endeavor to conserve and preserve the integrity and heritage of the natural and built environment." | Even if the City and Chamber of Commerce is pro-retail planners are still obligated to protect the environment
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| Participatory Rural Appraisal | Group of techniques that allow for the provision and analysis of information by the public. These are typically highly visual including creation of maps or picture cards
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| CommunityViz | software program that allows for the creation of 3-D models to assist citizens in visualizing change in an area.
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| Alfred Bettman collaborated with Ladislas (Laci) Segoe | ....on executing the studies for the Plan of Cincinnati.
(First city to adopt comprehensive plan)
He was also first president of the American Society of Planning Officials
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| Hadacheck v. Sebastian | Zoning case testing whether Los Angeles zoning ordinance (prohibiting the location of a brick manufacturing plant) violated the 14th Amendment Due Process and Equal Protection Clauses.
The Supreme Court found that the ordinance did not violate 14th A.
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| Visioning | Includes broad public participation and is based on key information about the community, such as the demographics.
Alternative futures and goals would be part of comprehensive planning, but not visioning.
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| Regression Analysis | Statistic that provides an estimate of one variable based upon other variables.
Can be used to understand a "degree of influence"
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| Which should you consider in determining the appropriate size of a new library? I. Size of property II. Projected population of service area III. Inventory of materials available for use by library patrons IV. Traffic circulation in and around site | I, II, and III only.
Traffic circulation would not be a factor in determining the size of the library. Circulation would be considered in determining the siting of the library.
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| You are organizing a committee to consider the future renovation needs of schools throughout the school district. What would be the optimal committee size? a. 5 or fewer b. 6 to 8 c. 9 to 15 d. 16 or more | Agreement can become more difficult with a large number of members. A small committee can at times not bring a broad enough set of interests to the table.
Correct answer is (c) 9 to 15: parents, neighbors, teachers, staff, administrators etc.
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| Who is associated with "The City as a Growth Machine" Theory? | Logan and Molotch
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| Linear programming | Is about allocation of resources
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| What is CPM and PERT? | Critical Path Method
Program Evaluation and Review Technique
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| What are the key differences between CPM and PERT? | CPM – Deals with predictable activities (projects that are recurring). KNOWN & FIXED task times (rather than time-cost trade-offs). Tasks cannot be completed until previous one is completed
It produces a “reasonable” time estimate.
Cont....
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| What are the key differences between CPM and PERT? | PERT – Deals with unpredictable activities (where the time needed to complete activities is not known). It concentrates on the trade-off between time and cost.
VARIABLE task times.
It produces a “high precision” time estimate.
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| To what level of government are regional councils or Councils of Government accountable to? | A COG or regional council is a multi-service entity that delivers a variety of federal, state, and local programs, and they are accountable to local units of government. They can also function as partners for state and federal governments.
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| A theorist associated with incrementalism is: Select one: a. John Friedmann b. Ebenezer Howard c. Frank Lloyd Wright d. Charles Lindblom | Lindblom wrote about incrementalism as a step by step incremental approach to achieving plans.
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| Tax Increment Financing (TIF) | TIFs are best used in blighted areas that have the potential for an increased tax base. A TIF is used to finance public improvements through the increase in tax value on the surrounding property.
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| You have been hired by the state department of agriculture to form a state food policy council. Which of the following do you plan to address? I. food deserts II. land use management III. obesity rates IV. preservation of agricultural land | The correct answer is: I, III, and IV.
Food policy councils typically avoid issues directly dealing with regulation (incl. land use management)
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| Norman Krumholz | Advocacy Planning: focused on thinking about the disadvantaged in the community first in every planning process.
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| You are taking a systematic random sample. | Every Xth person will be surveyed
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| Transect-based code, transit oriented development and form-based zoning are principles of | New Urbanism
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| Ordinances and regulations that impose conditions on the issuance on development permits—such as the reservation of land for a public greenway or beach access—but do not compensate the owner for the property, in order to be upheld as constitutional, must: | i) have some essential nexus with the public purpose it seeks to fulfill. ii) bear some rough proportionality to development impact iii) may be satisfied by payment of fee in lieu of (FILO) compliance. iv) Not result in temporary loss of use of property
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| This form of government serves a specific purpose to provide a specific and limited number of functions within a defined geographic area. a. School District b. Metropolitan Planning Organization c. Utility District d. Special District | The correct answer is: Special District.
Utility and School Districts are examples of a Special District. Special districts typically have the ability to levy taxes and take out debt in order to perform the functions required of the district.
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| Floor Area Ratio | the total area of the building is divided by the total lot area.
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| Homelessness | Subject of homelessness can be included in the local comprehensive plan. Planners can use the Housing Element to determine housing needs, develop strategies to address housing issues, consider a diverse choice of housing, including supportive housing
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| Which was a key concept of the 1916 New York City Zoning Ordinance? a. Uses allowed in zoning districts were "cumulative" b. The city's water supply would be protected c. Established height requirements d. Established setback requirements | The ordinance established setbacks at specific heights, but did not establish height limitations.
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| Which planned community built in 1923 foreshadowed the New Urbanism movement? a. Radburn, New Jersey b. Seattle, Washington c. Mariemont, Ohio d. Austin, Texas | Mariemont is a planned community in Hamilton County, Ohio, United States. Founded in the 1920's by Mary Emery.
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| Which of the following are true about sector theory? I. It was developed by Homer Hoyt II. It prioritizes the role of transportation III. It creates concentric rings around the CBD IV. Within each sector, land values vary widely | Model by Homer Hoyt. Sectors radiate out like pie shaped wedges from CBD. Sector theory stresses role of transportation. Each sector represents specific land use and distinct area of land values. Land use sectors either complement or oppose each other.
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| Describe the authority of the Navajo Nation | Tribes possess a nationhood status and retain inherent powers of self-government.
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| Dolan v Tigard | This case was regarding the takings, but did not state that impact fees are required in lieu of land dedication
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| Is ensuring that there is training for citizens on planning matters an aspirational principal in the AICP code of Ethics? | No
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| Which would best protect + preserve agricultural land? a. Development of a transfer of development rights program b. Development of a purchase of development rights program c. Pass a state Right to Farm law d. Adopt agricultural zoning district | Development of a purchase of development rights program guarantees that land will be preserved in perpetuity
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| Is this a conflict of interest according to AICP code of ethics? Providing private information about a case to an environmental group. | No
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| The Growing Smart Legislative Guidebook (2002) document by Stuart Meck, FAICP | Provides state and local governments with tools for better growth.
Suitable for a task force that is looking into land use regulation in the state.
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| Three planners work together for a developer before joining the planning department (mid-sized city). They are close friends. After 2 years, one returns to the development firm. Does this change the personal & professional relationship of the planners? | Yes. "Appearance of a conflict of interest." It will change because the director will need to make sure that permitting cases from the developer are assigned to him rather than the staff planners who are friends.
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| According to Aristotle, who is considered the pioneer of urban planning because of his plan for a city of 50,000 that addressed administrative structure, social structure, and land subdivision? | Hippodamus of Miletus
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| Homeowner could take out a loan for $100,000, costing $500 per month to build a granny flat. The flat would rent for $800 per month. Assuming the property would be vacant 5% of the time, what is the net operating income of the property? | Net Operating Income = Gross Operating Income X (1 – the vacancy rate) – operating expenses. $9,600 X (1 – 0.05) - $6,000 = $3,120.
The use of granny flats could serve as a source of income for local residents and help meet the need of the community
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| A planner tells you a story at a social event with the local APA chapter. You realize that the planner has violated the AICP Code of Conduct and that you consider it to be a serious violation. How would you go about filing a complaint with AICP? | Complete a form, sign and submit it to the Ethics Officer
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| Which of the following is/are element(s) of T.J. Kent's components of an effective master plan as noted in The Urban General Plan? | I. Long range and general
II. Comprehensive and adopted at one time with all elements integrated
III. Focused on the physical development implications of socio-economic policies
IV. Identified as the City Council's plan
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| The Wagner-Steagall Act (Housing Act of 1937) was the first act to link public housing with slum clearance. What rule in the act continued segregation practices in the new housing? | The Act provided mortgage insurance to promote home ownership for middle class + creating public housing for the poor.
Neighborhood composition rule created class + race segregation as public housing in white neighborhoods was reserved for white famili
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| What act built on the National Housing Act of 1934 to provide millions in loans for low-income housing? a. Emergency Relief and Construction Act b. Wagner-Steagall Housing Act c. Federal Home Loan Bank Act d. Home Owners' Loan Act | Roosevelt signed Wagner-Steagall Housing Act (1937). Established US Housing Authority (USHA) provided $500m in loans for low-cost housing projects.
Along with other New Deal housing and mortgage initiatives, brought greater economic security
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| The 1909 Plan of Chicago was revolutionary in planning history | However, the plan was not fully implemented and later plans replaced the Plan for Chicago.
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| You are a planner who will be developing a neighborhood plan. Which of the following techniques would be appropriate in preparing it? I. Surveys II. Focus Groups III. Observation | All of these methods would be appropriate in preparing a comprehensive plan.
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| A church located in a residential neighborhood is requesting a special use permit to allow for a second building on the site for a daycare center. Neighborhood is strongly opposed. Instead of the normal permit process Zoning Board of Adjustment suggests: | Mediation allows each party to share perspectives e.g. determining changes needed to make the proposal acceptable to both parties like providing advance notice of events
Following mediation, the application would go through the normal hearing process.
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| Which of the following takings tests was established in Agins v. City of Tiburon? a. Contains a rational nexus b. Deprives property of all economically viable use c. Creates a nuisance d. There is a reasonable relationship between exaction + property | b. Deprives property of all economically viable use.
Agins v. Tiburon is a fifth amendment case that relates to takings.
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| You are leading a visioning process early on in the planning process to encourage citizen involvement and you want to encourage everyone in the community to participate. To have a highly successful visioning process what is critical? | You are leading a visioning process early on in the planning process to encourage citizen involvement and you want to encourage everyone in the community to participate. To have a highly successful visioning process which of the following is critical?
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| Neighborhood planning should | - be done within the context of the broader community
- support the broader needs of the community
- be encouraged to seek the best organizational structure to achieve their goals and objectives
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| Which are true concerning Right to Farm laws? 1. They exist in all 50 states 2. Their intent is to make farming more viable 3. They exist for the purpose of protecting property values 4. Their aim is to preserve farmland from encroachment | 1 + 2. The laws preserve agricultural practices + make farming more viable. They deny nuisance lawsuits against farmers, even if agricultural practices harm/ bother adjacent property. Nuisances include noise, odors, + visual clutter.
Not preservation.
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| Which are most likely to attract more creative workers? I. Higher educational institutions II. Significant existing employment in Science, Tech., Engineering, Maths, Arts, Design, and Media III. A diverse community IV. Technology infrastructure | All of the above.
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| Richard Florida, author of The Rise of the Creative Class argues that in order for a city to attract the Creative Class, it must possess "the three 'T's, what are they? | Talent - a highly talented/educated/skilled population
Tolerance - a diverse community, which has a 'live and let live' ethos
Technology - the technological infrastructure necessary to fuel an entrepreneurial culture
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| An update to the CIP should include which of the following? I. Land acquisitions II. Police cars III. Pavement repairs IV. Concurrency | CIP is typically a 5-7 year plan for planning +funding public facilities + infrastructure. Incl. construction of new facilities + rehabilitation or replacement of existing capital facilities. Key element is concurrency
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| Which of the following is a feature of Smart Growth? Select one: a. Developing a business park on a greenfield b. A variety of housing choices c. Large lot subdivisions d. Abundant roadways for vehicles | Smart growth promotes a variety of housing choices to allow people of all income and household types to have a place to live.
b.
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| You have no experience or training on health indicators, but assume that you can learn over the course of the project. Would this represent a violation of the AICP Code of Ethics? | Yes, as a planner you have misrepresented your qualifications.
The AICP Code of Ethics states “We shall neither deliberately, nor with reckless indifference, misrepresent the qualifications, views and findings of other professionals.” .
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| Which would be the best way to illustrate a design concept creating excitement around potential permanent changes? Select one: a. Economic Incentive Program b. Tactical Urbanism c. Facade Improvement Program d. Design Charrette | Tactical urbanism represents an activist approach to engaging the community in the possibilities of transforming a space. Tactical urbanism focuses on making an immediate impact in a community
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| Which is NOT part of determining a proposal for a site plan? a. Decide specific materials for construction b. Prepare financial pro forma/ forecast financial balance sheet c. Discuss precedents with the client d. Market analysis on current demand | Materials for construction are not included at the site planning stage.
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| Which Act created the HOME program? | Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act (1990) created the HOME program
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| What is the HOME program? | Provides block grants to local governments to increase supply of affordable housing. Funds can be used to provide down payment assistance, construct or renovate affordable housing, acquire sites and support Community Housing Development Organizations
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| These areas are legislatively authorized because they demonstrate a nationally unique natural, cultural, historic or scenic resource and link natural and cultural resources | National Heritage Areas can be established through an act of Congress, with assistance from the National Park Service.
They are managed at a local or regional level
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| According to the U.S. Census, an urban cluster is all of the following except a. A metropolitan statistical area b. Added in the 2000 Census c. A densely area (minimum of 2,500 people but less than 50,000) d. Density 1,000+ people per sq. mile | The Census Bureau uses the following definition for an urban cluster - Urban Clusters (UCs) of at least 2,500 and less than 50,000 people
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| Which of the following are key functions that taxes serve? I. Redistribution of income II. Generation of revenue to finance government III. Ensure equitable distribution of costs IV. Encourage tax sheltering | Taxes redistribute income and provide a source of revenue to pay for government goods and services.
The correct answer is: I and II only
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| You have been hired to reorganize the development functions of the city and have been asked to create a new department. Which of the following would be most helpful? a. Strategic Plan b. Performance Management Plan c. Capital Plan d. Visioning Plan | A strategic plan sets priorities to strengthen the operations of an organization and would be most appropriate in guiding a reorganization of functions.
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| A performance management plan would... | ...guide the performance of individual staff members.
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| A capital plan guides... | ...infrastructure investment and visioning sets the broader vision for the community.
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| For a complicated and controversial zoning case it can be wise to... | ....hold community meetings in advance of any public hearing to allow the community to learn about the proposed project
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| Which of the following is not an example of a growth management program? a. Urban growth boundary b. Development impact fees c. Subdivision regulations d. Regional tax sharing | Subdivision regulations primary purpose is for recording land and ensuring the health and safety of residents. While it can be a tool as part of growth management, it is NOT in and of itself a growth management tool
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| Former industrial city, declining pop. Mayor wants plan to embrace decline rather than be concern with growth. Vision is more green space, reduced infrastructure + revitalization of underutilized sites. Reporter asks for simple phrase best describes plan | "Smart Decline" best describes the city's plan. Smart decline is a strategy that can be used in shrinking cities to plan for decline.
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| Urban design is best described as including which of the following: a. District focus b. Access c. Transportation focused d. Aesthetics of buildings | Urban design typically works at a district level. While aesthetics are part of urban design, the district focus is the most accurate.
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| The Supreme Court dealt with which of the following issues in Nectow v. City of Cambridge? a. Taking b. Zoning c. Freedom of Speech d. Signage | c. Zoning.
In this case the plaintiff was placed in the R-3 zoning district in error. The plaintiff sued under the 14th amendment claiming a violation of due process.
US supreme court reversed state court ruling
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| As part of the planning process you will apply an interactive multi-goal programming technique. Which of the following would be most appropriate? a. Critical path method b. Linear programming c. Program Evaluation Review Technique d. Gantt | Linear programming is a method for determining an optimal solution. This could apply to a number of planning projects.
CPM, PERT, Gantt -- are about scheduling. CPM and PERT are too similar and question asks what "programming"
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| This Appalachian Regional Commission covers 420 counties and 8 cities. This is an example of which of the following spatial areas of practice? a. Multi-State b. National c. State d. Regional | This multi-state commission covers West Virginia, Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. This is a planning, research, advocacy, and funding organization.
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| What is expressed as births per 1,000 persons calculated by the number of recorded live births in a year divided by the mid-year female population between the ages of 15 and 44. | The General fertility rate is the number of live births per 1000 women between the ages of 15 and 44 years.
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| The Smart Code is not based on “Smart Growth” except in a very conceptual way. | In the SmartCode, there are 6 transect zones plus one special district. There are many adaptations of the basic SmartCode template, and locally calibrated codes can have more zones than 6
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| What is the name of a fund established to manage the revenues and expenditures of a minor league baseball park? a. General fund b. Capital improvement fund c. Enterprise fund d. Bond fund | An enterprise fund is an account that manages the revenues and expenditures of a self-sufficient activity such as a minor league baseball park, parking garage or zoo.
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| Which is the least important element of a historic preservation program? a. Tax incentives to encourage renovation b. Educational materials for historic building owners c. Design guidelines for historic building renovations d. Zoning regulations | Of these choices, zoning regulations are the least important in a historic preservation program.
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| This US Supreme Court case overturned the “substantial advancement” test established in the Agins (1980) case: a. Lingle v. Chevron b. San Remo Hotel v. San Francisco c. Rancho Palos Verdes v. Abrams d. Kelo v. City of New Haven | Lingle v. Chevron overturned the “substantial advancement” test established in the Agins case and found that takings clause should be based on "severity of the burden" that the regulation imposes
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| What did the Homestead Act of 1862 do? a. It allowed public lands to be sold for a nominal fee. b. It enabled urban renewal. c. It encouraged landlords to offer lower rents on apartments. d. It cleaned up slums in New York. | The Homestead Act allowed public lands to be sold for a nominal fee.
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| Members of a committee have asked you to clarify whether The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 requires local communities to submit environmental reviews of private subdivision development. You advise them that... | NEPA requires the public and private sectors to conform to certain environmental standards but only if it involves federal funding, work performed by the federal government, or permits issued by a federal agency
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| What are the differences between nominal, ordinal and interval data? | - Nominal data are categories
- Ordinal data are ranked
- Interval data are continuous
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| What are the four characteristics of geographic information that are affected by projections and what are the corresponding projections? | - Shape (conformal)
- Area (equal area)
- Distance (equidistant)
- Direction (true direction)
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| What are the two main types of e-government? | Tools for information vs. Tools for interaction
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| How can planners increase diversity in the planning process? | - Use recruiters to cultivate future leaders
- Use community ambassadors
- Have a presence in local grocery store
- Link to other meetings/ events
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| Consensus Conferences | Used to inform panel of citizens about a complex technological or scientific issue.
Allows the panel to formulate a consensus position on the implications of the planning issue.
e.g. Gulf Coast oil spill
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| How do planners make change in the world? | Long-range community visioning;
Plan making;
Standards, policies and incentives;
Development work;
Public investments
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| MPO indicates that best way to reduce traffic congestion is to build more freeways and HOV lanes. Your recommendation to council should be? | Recommend that key staff and council members meet with the MPO to discuss the recommendations in the report and discuss how the MPO's findings could be incorporated into long range transportation planning in the city.
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| A planner is made aware that a coworker inappropriately disclosed information that was not public to a developer: a)Confront co-worker b)Discuss with Planning Director c)Discuss with Human Resources Director d)Report violation to AICP Ethics Officer | The Code of Ethics requires disclosure of public information, but in this situation, it is best handled within the department.
b)Discuss with Planning Director
If issue is not resolved internally then report to AICP
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| Area with at least 2,500 but less than 50,000 people and a population density of 1,000 persons per square mile. a. Urban Cluster b. Urbanized Area c. Metropolitan Statistical Area d. Census Tract | a. Urban Cluster
added as part of the 2000 Census.
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| If you have data about a population, which of the following types of statistics could you use to describe your data? I. Descriptive II. Inferential III. Sample IV. T-test a. I only b. I and II only c. I, II, and III only d. I, II, III, and IV | Descriptive statistics are distinguished from inferential statistics (or inductive statistics), in that descriptive statistics aim to summarize a sample, rather than use the data to learn about the population. The correct answer is: I only
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| Departments working in silos and no one knew what other departments were doing. To address this you decide to undertake a reorganization. Which structure would be most appropriate? a. Horizontal b. Vertical c. Matrix d. Hybrid | A matrix organization has staff members working across departments on functional teams. This can be effective in breaking down silos.
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| The notification process of your city requires property owners within 1/4 mile radius of proposed project be notified. What would be appropriate way to handle many property owners within 1/4 mile radius are located outside of the city’s jurisdiction? | You should provide notice to all properties within the prescribed radius. Even if outside your jurisdiction
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| The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) is responsible for coordinating which of the following federal programs? I. National Environmental Policy Act II. Clean Air Act III. Clean Water Act IV. Farm Bill Conservation | All of the above
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| A person was making and selling beer. State had a law prohibiting the manufacture or sale of intoxicating liquor. The person was arrested but took the case to the US Supreme Court claiming that this is an infringement of his _____ amendment rights. | The court found in Mugler v. Kansas that the state law does not infringe on his right as it is an exercise of the state’s police powers. Mugler claimed that due process rights had been violated.
14th Amendment
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| The Indian Reorganization Act is also called the Wheeler–Howard Act (1934). It is a measure enacted by the U.S. Congress, aimed at decreasing federal control of American Indian affairs and increasing Indian self-government and responsibility. |
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| What could be described as the “holy grail” of effective planning agency management? Select one: a. Strong leadership b. Clear organizational structure c. Having the best possible team d. Sufficient funding | According to the PAS Report “Local Planning Agency Management,” there are many factors that might limit a manager’s ability to develop the right team, “but building that team should always be the holy grail.”
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| You're leading dept. strategic plan. You've just completed a SWOT Analysis. Which of the following steps would be most appropriate? a. Identify core values b. Assign strategic priorities c. Create a mission statement d. Conduct a needs assessment | b). The steps in the Strategic Planning process include
1) Conducting a needs assessment
2) Identifying core values
3) Creating a mission Statement
4) Identify fundamental tenets
5) Undertake a SWOT analysis
6) Assign strategic priorities
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| What is the name of the generation of children born to baby boomers between 1980 and 1995? Select one: a. Generation X b. Generation Z c. Baby boomers d. Generation Y | Generation Y, also known as Millennials, are the demographic cohort between Generation X and Generation Z.
Generally understood to have been born between 1980 and 1995.
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| To estimate the proportion of adults in the nation are physically active an organization decided it would also be nice to have estimates for each state. They took a random sample of adults from each state + combined the data to obtain a national estimate. | If subpopulations in an overall population vary, it is important to sample each subpopulation independently. In this case a sample for each state. This improves representativeness of the sample by reducing sampling error.
= Stratified Random Sampling
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| Which of the following tools has proved particularly helpful in communicating the walkability of neighborhoods throughout the city? a. A Walkability Audit b. Level of Service Assessment c. A Sidewalk Map d. WalkScore | Walkscore is an internet based large-scale, public access walkability index that assigns a numerical walkability score to any address in the United States
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| Which of the following describes the objective of a hypothesis test? a. A test for the rejection of a hypothesis b. A test for the acceptance of a hypothesis c. A test for the acceptance or the rejection of a hypothesis d. None of the above | A hypothesis test is designed to reject a null hypothesis, but never to accept the alternative hypothesis.
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| Which of the following would a wellhead protection ordinance protect? I. Primary Recharge Area II. Secondary Recharge Area III. Tertiary Recharge Area IV. Quaternary Recharge Area | c. Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Recharge Areas Only.
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| The APA created which of the following documents to encourage states to revise their standard state zoning enabling acts? a. The Smart Growth Guide b. The Growing Smart Legislative Guidebook c. The Revised Standard State Zoning Enabling Legislation | The Growing Smart Legislative Guidebook and its accompanying User Manual are the culmination of APA's seven-year Growing Smart project, an effort to draft the next generation of model planning and zoning legislation for the U.S
Answer is b
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| There's been an increase in homes built with septic tanks. City is concerned about well water contamination. Which is the most appropriate regulatory technique? a. Conditional use permit b. Moratorium c. Planned unit development d. Conservation zoni | Conservation zoning requires the clustering of homes while preserving open space. The subdivisions can be designed to protect well water areas by placing septic systems in other areas.
Answer is d
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| What does the smallest time frame possible to use a cohort survival method to project the population depend on? a. The age interval of survival rates b. The census years c. The median age of the population d. The birth rate of the population | a. The age interval of survival rate.
5 years is the smallest time frame using a cohort survival method of population analysis
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| Communities should: I. Evaluate existing green infrastructure II. Integrate green and gray infrastructure III. Focus on multifunctionality of green infrastructure IV. Plan to spend more over the long run on green infrastructure | The correct answer is: I, II and III
Planners can use cost-benefit analysis to plan green infrastructure. Green infrastructure can reduce future infrastructure costs
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| Who is the father of zoning? Select one: a. Robert Weaver b. Edward Bassett c. Daniel Burnham d. Patrick Geddes | b. Edward Bassett wrote the New York City Zoning Ordinance in 1916.
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| Prior to each decennial census, the Census Bureau publishes in the Federal Register proposed criteria for delineating urban areas for public review and comment. The Census Bureau does not have an appeal process. | The final criteria adopted reflects the comments received through the Federal Register comment process.
Basically if you dont review and comment prior to the decennial census, you risk no input
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| City is planning to recommend against rezoning of a property for affordable housing. You know if you share this info with colleague she will rally + organize letter writing campaign to city council + plan to appear at the planning commission meeting. | a.Tell her the city is considering a case
b.Tell her about the recommendation in the case
c.Do not contact the colleague.
d.Tell your supervisor that you think it is inappropriate to recommend against affordable housing.
a.You dont know about recomm
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| Which is not true about Delphi technique? a.Can be used to develop consensus b.Uses group of appointed citizens to advise the governing body c.Relies on input from individuals with different types of knowledge d.Successive rounds of questions are used | A group of appointed citizens to advise the governing body is known as a Citizen Advisory Committee (also known by other names in each community).
It is not necessary to have a group of appointed citizens to participate in the Delphi technique
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| Which type of legal description would include the following information? The SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 7 Select one: a. Township-range b. Subdivision c. Metes and bounds d. Plat | Township-range is the type of legal description that would include the information.
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| Which of the following best describes growth management? Select one: a. The regulation of the character, location, and timing of development. b. The planning of land to optimize the community’s resources. c. The sequencing of growth to ensure adequate | Growth management relates to the character, location and timing of development. Answer C refers to concurrency. D refers to special districts.
The correct answer is: The regulation of the character, location, and timing of development.
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| The State of Pennsylvania Supreme Court upheld the use of planned unit developments in? a. Nectow v. Cambridge b. Euclid v. Ambler Realty c. Southern Burlington County NAACP v. Township of Mount Laurel d. Cheney v. Village 2 at New Hope | The Court in 1968 found that planned unit developments are acceptable if the regulations focus on density requirements rather than specific rules for each lot.
The correct answer is: Cheney v. Village 2 at New Hope
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| Your city manager has asked you to think about how the city can create a number of places where both the workplaces and cultural spaces encourage creative ideas. As you prepare the economic development plan, you develop a key goal of encouraging a.. | a. Creative Culture
b. Innovation Culture
c. Innovation Economy
d. Creative Economy
a. Creative culture is an emerging term popular particularly in Great Britain that is used to describe the integration of creativity into daily activities
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| During a homeless shelter focus group you hear from a family who describes how they had their application for a lease of a rental unit denied because the landlord said that he doesn’t want people like them in his complex. What should you do? | Advise all focus group participants that housing discrimination is prohibited under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and share how they can file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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| During a fourth of July party the Mayor begins engaging you in a conversation about an upcoming rezoning case. What should you do? | See AICP Code of Ethics states s3B9 'Our Rules of Conduct'
It is customary to engage in discussions about rezoning cases during office hours.
It would be inappropriate to discuss this at a party in a public location.
Ask to talk about it in the o
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| According to the 2008 APA Policy Guide on Planning and Climate Change 75% of the electricity used in the country goes towards heating, cooling, and lighting buildings. |
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| What kind of financing mechanism will you most likely be investigating as a possible funding source for a new stadium? Select one: a. General Obligation Bond b. Crowd-sourced financing c. Revenue Bond d. Grant from a local foundation | A revenue bond is backed by income from specific projects, such as a toll bridge or a stadium.
Municipal bonds = revenue bonds or general obligation bonds. Crowd-sourced funding or foundation grants unlikely to generate enough funds for a stadium.
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| Federal government will be disposing of a property. The city could choose to acquire the property. Who would you be working with? a. Department of Interior b. General Services Administration c. Office of Homeland Security d. Department of Justice | The General Services Administration works to dispose of excess federal property. In most cases this land can be transferred for a public purposes.
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| The New York State Court of Appeals upheld the Town of Ramapo's right to require _________ to obtain a special building permit. Select one: a. Impact fees b. Performance standards c. Parkland dedication d. Conservation easements | The New York State Court of Appeals upheld the Town of Ramapo's right to require performance standards to obtain a special building permit.
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| Which of the following techniques for preserving agricultural land would be the most effective? Select one: a. Building Permit Moratorium b. Conservation Zoning c. Transfer of Development Rights d. Purchase of Development Rights | d. Purchase of development rights ensures land is permanently preserved.
TDRs allow land to be preserved in one area & land to be developed at higher density in another area.
Conservation zoning allows development to be clustered in the best areas.
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| Struggling downtown, you undertake a SmartCode planning process. Which public participation tools is the most appropriate? a. Hold a public hearing b. Host a design charrette c. Create a downtown newsletter d. Organize a stakeholder meeting | The Design Charrette is essential as part of the SmartCode process.
They're held to determine the pedestrian sheds, transects, and design guidelines for the planning area
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| Urban Service Limit Line: a. Is not appropriate for determining where public schools will be located b. Is not used to determine service areas c. Could help determine where public schools will be located d. Was used in the 1960s but is no longer used | A boundary located to mark the outer limit of development. It discourages urban sprawl by containing urban development during a specified period, and its location may be modified over time. It does not determine where public schools will be located..
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| Which would NOT be an example of a performance standard? a. Set number of new neighborhood organizations to be created b. Set goal of improving open space c. Adoption of an amendment to the zoning ordinance d. Set a target number of new housing unit | Setting a goal of improving open space is not a performance standard.
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| Manufactured housing (MH): a. 25% are located in MH communities. b. 50% of households living below the poverty line live in MH c. 42% is occupied by residents under the age of 40. d. 33% of all new housing in the United States is manufactured. | According to the 2010 Census, 75% of new manufactured homes were located on private property, and 25% of new manufactured homes were located in manufactured-housing communities.
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| For a Hazard Mitigation plan: I. identify potential natural hazards II. assess the risks from those hazards III. set community goals and actions to reach those goals IV. develop an emergency response system | The Hazard Mitigation Act requires communities to identify natural hazards, assess the risks, and set community goals.
Communities are not required to develop an emergency response system.
The correct answer is: I, II, and III
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| 1956 Federal Highway Act: I. Authorized states to pass property taxes to fund roads II.Created highway system that links state capitals and most large cities III.Created toll roads across the US IV.Allocated funds from auto sales for road construction | It created the highway system that links state capitals and most large cities.
Funded by taxes on fuel, automobiles, trucks, and tires.
Federal portion funded by tax on gas and diesel fuels
II & IV
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| All of these items should be a component of a public outreach strategy intended to reach into communities that could be affected by environmental justice issues. | Build list of contacts for these communities
Work with public agencies and non-profit staff to facilitate outreach efforts
Identify water agencies, irrigation districts in rural areas
Place information, documents and other materials in local libr
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| Which are true statements about the Civil Rights Act? a. First passed in 1962 under Kennedy b. First passed in 1964 Under Johnson c. Title VIII of the 1968 Civil Rights Act is aka the Fair Housing Act d. Major amendments were passed in 1965 + 1970. | b + c only
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| Greenbelt towns were built during the 1930s by: a. The Public Works Administration b. The US Department of Housing and Urban Development c. Community Housing Authorities d. The Resettlement Administration of the US Department of Agriculture | Tugwell, as the head of the US Resettlement Administration built Greendale, Wisconsin, Greenhills, Ohio and Greenbelt, Maryland
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| Symptomatic population estimates | include using local data such as utility connections or building permits to estimate the current population
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| The Village of Mariemont was designated as a National Historic Landmark because it was: a. based on the Garden City b. the origin of new urbanism c. based on Concentric Circle model d. the first historic district | Mariemont was designed by John Nolen based on the Garden City.
The village was the source of new urbanism concepts.
The correct answer is: a and b
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| Which of the following would be examples of regions that effectively collaborate on cross jurisdictional planning on parks, public transit, and transportation infrastructure? I. Portland, OR II. Orlando, FL III. Columbus, OH IV. Phoenix, AZ | Portland, Columbus and Phoenix are examples of regions that provide regional parks, regional transit, and regional transportation infrastructure.
Orlando participates in regional transportation planning, but does not have regionally shared parks.
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| Hunter v. Pittsburgh-Supreme Court wrote “…the State is supreme, and its legislative body, conforming its action to the state constitution, may do as it will, unrestrained…” This refers to: | State immunity from local zoning.
NOT:
- Dillon’s rule
- Home rule authority
- Telecommunications Act
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| As planning director you review + update agreements with unionized staff. It is critical that you to understand? a. Annual Performance Reviews b. Classification + Compensation Plans c. Annual Performance Assessment d. Collective Bargaining Agreement | While a planning director should be familiar with all of these documents, the most important in updating agreements with unionized employees is the collective bargaining agreement, which covers all of the unionized employees
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| "property may be regulated to a certain extent, but if regulation goes too far it will be recognized as a taking" a. Berman v Parker b. Pennsylvania Coal Co. v Mahon c. Nollan v California Coastal Comm. d. Dolan v S. Carolina Coastal Comm. | The 1922 US Supreme Court case of Pennsylvania Coal Co. v. Mahon set forth the "balancing of interests" approach for reviewing taking claims.
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| Which of the following reasons would likely be upheld as reason to disallow off-premises signs? I. Aesthetics II. Traffic Safety III. Protected Speech IV. Legibility | Aesthetics and Traffic Safety are two governmental interests that have been used in the courts in sign ordinance legal challenges.
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| Your client has asked you to appeal a variance decision in court. You agree to prepare the case. You are not a licensed attorney. Are you acting ethically? | The Code prevents planners from performing work beyond their professional competence, such as practicing law. In this case, you have not said that you will present the case in court, but simply help prepare the case.
Yes, you are acting ethically
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| Which of the following techniques would be most effective in getting a read on how the public might vote? a. Telephone Survey b. Advisory Plebiscite c. Beneficiary Assessment d. Interviews | A Plebiscite is a direct vote on an issue.
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| Which of the following standards for air and water quality restrict the discharge of pollutants into the environment? a. Effluent b. Point Source c. Wastewater d. Ambient | The state establishes basic effluent limits for all facilities to protect surface water quality and air quality standards. A point source is a source of effluence, while wastewater is a type of effluent.
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| Eminent Domain: a.provides governments with the power to take private land for public use with fair compensation b.allows for regulation in the interest of protecting public health, safety and welfare | c. provides governments with power to take land without compensation
d. allows a local government to develop regulations only if the state has permitted the local government to do so by statute.
a. 5th Amendment cites compensation requirement
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| What portion of mail surveys are typically returned? Select one: a. 20 to 30 percent b. Between 30 and 50 percent c. More than 50 percent d. Less than 20 percent | Less than 20 percent of mailed surveys are returned.
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| Which of the following groups of planning philosophies came before the City Humane Movement? I. City Functional II. City Efficient III. City Beautiful IV. Public Health | The planning philosophies, City Efficient, City Beautiful, and Public Health came before the City Humane Movement. The City Humane Movement occurred in the 1930s.
II, III & IV
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| As the historic preservation planner for the city you are working with a local neighborhood to assess the historic resources they have. Which would you help them assess? I. Buildings II. Sites III. Cultural Landscapes IV. Public Works | Historic Preservation has broadened to incl a greater array...
historic districts
buildings
structures
sites
public works
transport corridors
archaeological sites
heritage areas + corridors
cultural landscapes
objects + related built forms
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| A doctrine in which a person in possession of land owned by another person may acquire title to it as long as common law requirements are met and that person is in possession of the property for a sufficient period of time. | Adverse Possession
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| During a public meeting, some members of the community express interest in allowing residential uses in an industrial zone, which the current code does not allow. What kind of code are these residents advocating? | Cumulative Zoning is a method of zoning in which any use permitted in a higher-use, less intensive zone is permissible in a lower use, more intensive zone
e.g. a house ok in industrial zone but a factory could not be built in a residential zone.
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| You are organizing a regional research summit to bring together professionals in the region with researchers at the university. You are organizing a panel that will focus on basic research and how it can be taken into practice. This is known as: | Translational research aims to make findings from basic science useful for practical applications that enhance human health and well-being.
Its practiced in a variety of fields: environmental science, as well as health, behavioral, and social sciences.
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| Planning for flood protection projects typically occurs at what level of government? Select one: a. Neighborhood b. City c. State d. National | The US Army Corp of Engineers is responsible for flood protection planning. While planning for flooding does occur at the city and state level, the Army Corp has a primary responsibility while partnering with other organizations.
Answer is: National
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| What is a Fiscal Impact Analysis? | Estimates IMPACT of a development/change of use on COSTS and REVENUE of government units serving the site
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| What does Fiscal Impact Analysis evaluate? | Revenues, expenditures, land values
and characteristics of development/change of use-e.g. type of land use, distance from central facilities
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| What is the benefit of Fiscal Impact Analysis? | Estimates DIFFERENCE BETWEEN COSTS of providing services to new development AND REVENUES -taxes/user fees etc.-that will be generated by the development
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| Impact fees for on and off-site improvements | Off-site fees are usually only partially attributed to development.
On-site fees can typically be fully-attributable to the development
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| A[n] ______ variance allows a property to have a use not explicitly allowed under the zoning district regulations. Select one: a. Area b. Use c. Rezoning d. Conditional use | A variance is when an applicant can request deviation from the set of rules a municipality applies to land use and development, typically a zoning ordinance.
A use variance allows for a use not otherwise permitted by right in the district.
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| Groundwater is... a. a supply of freshwater under the earth's surface. b. a supply of freshwater above the earth's surface. c. a supply of freshwater stored in a lake. d. a supply of freshwater stored in a river. | Groundwater is a supply of freshwater UNDER the earth's surface.
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| You have a vacant shopping center that has 75,000 square feet. . Which of the following would be the most suitable anchor? a. Department Store b. Discount Store c. Grocery Store d. Restaurant | Dept Stores are avg. 150,000 sq ft
Restaurants avg. 5,000 sq ft
Discount Store (Walmart) avg. 175,000
Grocery Stores averaged 48,000 sq ft by 2010
Correct answer is Grocery Store
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| Why do planners use economic forecasting? a. To determine the demand for retail space b. To determine the budget for the next year c. To provide a basis for determining land use d. To determine capital facilities needs | Economic forecasting helps to determine the growth in jobs in the community which translates to demand for commercial business land uses.
The correct answer is: To provide a basis for determining land use
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| Which form of renewable energy is the most regulated by local governments. a. Solar b. Wind c. Geothermal d. Anaerobic Digestion | Wind energy is the most commonly regulated by local governments.
This typically includes setback requirements as well as zoning district categories that allow or prohibit wind turbines.
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| Open Meetings Laws: a. exec. sessions of Planning Commission (PC) must be open to the public b. PC meetings be open to the public c. transcripts of public hearings be available to the public d. exec. sessions of City Council must be open to the public | Open Meetings Laws require that Planning Commission meetings be open to the public.
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| You have been working with a large property owner to rezone a parcel for a regional mall that would add significant tax revenue. MPO recomends moratorium on development until agreement between MPO and City is met on Transportation Improvement Plan | You should contact the transportation division to find out when the TIP is expected to be complete in order to determine how long a moratorium might last.
The planner should have full information in order to make an appropriate decision
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| You are working on developing design guidelines for your community. The historic architecture in the community uses locally available materials, this is known as ____________ architecture. a. Modern b. Victorian c. Gothic d. Vernacular | Vernacular architecture refers to architecture based on locally available materials.
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| Which of the following is a feature of Radburn, New Jersey? I. It includes a mix of housing. II. It includes walking paths. III. It includes a mix of commercial, residential, and park spaces. IV. It includes a large amount of open space. | Radburn was founded in 1929 by Clarence Stein and Henry Wright based on Ebenezer Howard’s garden cities
The development included residential superblocks, separated walking paths, mixed uses, green areas and housing types
answer is: I, II, III + IV
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| You want to undertake an approach to interact in small informal discussions with neighborhood residents. Which of the following techniques best meets your needs: a. Focus Group b. Plebiscite c. Interview d. Coffee Klatch | A coffee klatch is a small, informal discussion with a group of people in a private home with light refreshments. The planner typically has a short presentation followed by questions and discussion.
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| Which is a reason for selecting a random sample from a large population? a. Provide approximation of the characteristics of the population b. Provide a statistically significant sample c. Ensure a normal distribution d. Ensure a good response rate | Providing an approximation of the characteristics of the population at low cost is a reason to select a random sample.
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| Staff of 30, people don't know what is going on and who is doing what. You realize that internal communications need to improve and decide to reorganize the staff. Which of the organizational structure would work best? Matrix, Hierarchical, Flat, Linear | To enhance communication, a flat organization places more responsibility among individual employees, resulting in greater communication among people in the organization.
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| The City Manager has informed you that the department has customer service problems, the review time for applications is too long, and staff morale is generally low. Which strategic planning process with staff would be appropriate? SWOT EIS PERT USB | A SWOT analysis is the most appropriate.
Assessing strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats is a critical part of the strategic planning process
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| What might you recommend if the Planning Commission has insufficient site plan information to make and informed decision? | An isometric view of the site plan.
This allows for a 3D view of the site plan, providing additional information for the planning commission to consider
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| What is the smallest Census geographic unit for which the Census Bureau collects 100-percent data? a. Census tract b. Census block group c. Census block d. Census place | Census block is the smallest Census geographic unit for which the Census Bureau collects 100-percent data
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| Land Based Classification Standards (LBCS) has/emphasizes: 1)Activities based on observable character 2)Site development character in overall physical development 3)A 5 dimension 9 color code 4)Role of the planner in negotiating development schemes | 1), 2) and 3) are correct.
LBCS Classifies land uses across five dimensions. For local planning purposes, LBCS calls for classifying land uses in the following dimensions: Activity, Function, Structure Type, Site Development Character, and Ownership.
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| The federal government in order to support revitalization in economically depressed areas designated governmental subsidies and tax incentives known as? a. An empowerment zone b. Hope VI c. A redevelopment zone d. A revitalization zone | Empowerment Zone:
A federally designated distressed area in need of sustainable community development
EZ is designed to afford communities real opportunities for growth and revitalization.
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| Which of the following is true of a null hypothesis (NH)? a. Always rejected. b. A hypothesis that is true must have a large sample size. c. Always equal to 0. d. A neutral statement that does not suggest the direction of the result. | NH is the commonly accepted fact; it is the opposite of the alternate hypothesis. Researchers work to reject, nullify or disprove the NH and come up with an alternate hypothesis, one that they think explains a phenomenon, then work to reject null hypothes
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| What is the compound interest equation? | FV= (1+r)^yPV
FV = Future Value
PV = Present Value
r = rate of interest
y = number of years
Similarly,
PV = FV / (1+r)^y
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| This housing reformer was active in the 19th century. a. Jane Addams b. Jacob Riis c. Jane Jacobs d. Robert Olmstead | In 1899 Jane Addams founded the Hull House in Chicago to provide housing to low-income families.
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| You're asked to develop a social media participation plan as part of the city's new comprehensive planning process, which would be most appropriate to use? I. Facebook II. Flickr III. Twitter IV. Blogger | All of the above.
Twitter and Facebook can be used to keep people informed. Flickr can be used to share images taken by staff and the public of the community. A blog can provide information about the issues that are being considered as part of the plan
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| As a county planner (1,000 sq miles). You need a participatory approach using electronic technology that would allow you to engage residents in the comprehensive planning process. Best option: | a)Groupware
b)Hotline
c)Multi-attribute Utility Analysis
d)Participatory Rural Appraisal
Groupware includes a variety of electronic technologies that support virtual collaboration.
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| Which of the following is the best way to resolve a conflict in the community? Select one: a. A referendum b. Consensus building c. Delphi method d. Mediation | Consensus building (aka collaborative problem solving or collaboration) is more effective than mediation when working with a large group. Involves many parties.
Most common in environmental disputes but applicable to other public policy disputes.
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| Which is the most appropriate software packages to analyze urban development, considering the interactions between land use, transportation, and public policy on a regional scale: a. SketchUp b. UrbanSim c. GIS d. CommunityViz | UrbanSim is an open source urban simulation system to support metropolitan land use, transportation, and environmental planning.
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| Homelessness since 90s: a. States won’t mail benefits to people without permanent address b. Federal repeal + cuts to programs that assist the poor, incl. the Aid to Families with Dependent Children program c. Housing trusts cannot keep with the demand | Cause of the increase in homelessness was due to CUTS IN FEDERAL AID programs
AFDC program was replaced with Temporary Assistance to Needy Families - only helps a portion of the families that AFDC reached.
SSI has not kept up with the cost of living
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| Shift-Share analysis involves which of the following? I. Evaluating the performance of an individual industry II. Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of an industry III. Evaluating the region's mix of industries | 1,2+3
Shift-share analysis determines portions of regional economic growth or decline can be attributed to national, economic industry + regional factors
Identifies industries where a regional economy has competitive advantages over the larger econo
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| Dealing with a vocal member at a community meeting: 1)Start conversation during the welcoming time 2)Have each participant wear a name tag 3)Limit time each member has to speak 4)Write down concerns on a flip chart during the meeting | All 4:
1) Allows member to vent frustration privately
2) Time limits allows everyone to have an equal voice
3) reduces anonymity and discourages negativity
4) Demonstrates that the person is being heard
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| Kelo v. City of New London: a) Planners can take private property through eminent domain (ED) for the purposes of economic development c) ED was strengthened by expanding its use for multiple purposes d) ED can be used to advance aesthetic goals | The Kelo decision found that the use of eminent domain for economic development is a valid use of police powers.
answer = a)
Case focused on land assembly using eminent domain
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| Which of the following would be the most appropriate to consider using in beginning the comprehensive plan for the county: 1) Cohort Survival 2) Gompertz 3) Linear 4) Step Down | 1), 2) + 3)
Step down ratio method typically steps down the population at the county level to a community level, therefore this would be a less useful method to use in preparing county population projections.
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| Phasing of development should be contingent on performance standards a)Assoc. Home Builders of Greater East Bay v City of Livermore b)Construction Ind. Assoc. of Sonoma County v City of Petaluma c)Fred French Inv. Co. v City of LA d)Euclid v Ambler | Livermore enacted ordinance prohibiting new resi permits until education, sewage + water met standards
a) sued "ordinance unconstitutional"
Cali. Supreme Court: if ordinance is reasonably related to public welfare then its valid use of police powers
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| Which management technique requires the agency to set clear, specific, and realistic objectives that can be prioritized and measured? Select one: a. MBO b. MPO c. Critical path method This is a project management technique d. Delphi | Management by Objectives (MBO) is a process of agreeing upon objectives within an organization so that management and employees agree to the objectives and understand what they are.
Peter Drucker in 1954 in his book 'The Practice of Management'.
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| What technique can be used to find the optimum design solution on a project? Select one: a. Critical Path Programming b. Linear Programming c. Program Evaluation and Review Technique d. Zero Based Budget | Linear programming can be used to find the optimum design solution on a project.
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| Large numbers of people attending public participation. You want to design the meeting to allow for a small group experience. Best option is: a. Samoan Circle b. Charette c. Appreciative Inquiry Summit d. Multiattribute Utility Analysis | A Samoan Circle is designed to permit interaction that occurs in small groups but can be witnessed by a larger group.
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| Operating and long term maintenance costs should be considered in which of the following budgeting techniques? Select one: a. PPBS b. Performance budgeting c. CIP d. ZBB | CIP since it can include operating costs + long-term maintenance costs
PPBS links planning + budgeting (objectives, strategies + plans)
Performance budgeting ties budgets to performance objectives
Zero-based budgeting starts from a "zero base."
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| Public participation for audience with low literacy levels, which is best for highly visual participation: a. Self-esteem, Associative strength, Resourcefulness, Action planning, and Responsibility b. Design Charrette c. Future Search d. Groupware | SARAR = Self-esteem, Associative strength, Resourcefulness, Action planning, and Responsibility - a series of techniques designed to be highly visual and accessible to those who cannot read or write
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| You use transect theory in your city: 1) You designate 6 transect zones You identify: 2) A transect zone that will remain in a natural state 3) A suburban core transect zone incl. suburban town center 4) A rural transect zone incl. agricultural lands | The six transects include:
Natural,
Rural,
Suburban,
General Urban,
Urban Center,
Urban core
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| Which of the following is true of Harland Bartholomew? I. First full-time planner for a city II. Wrote the comprehensive plan for St. Louis III. Owned a planning consulting firm | All of the above.
Harland Bartholomew had a long career and was responsible for preparing the comprehensive plans for communities across the country.
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| Which case first established the concept of "public welfare"? a. Village of Euclid v. Ambler Realty Co. b. Golden v. Planning Board of Ramapo c. Southern Burlington County NAACP v. Township of Mount Laurel d. Necton v. City of Cambridge | In Village of Euclid v. Ambler Realty Co., the Court found that the use of police power for the purpose of protecting public welfare is a valid reason to use zoning.
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| In Concentric Zone Theory... a. Concentric zones are nodes of activity b. Concentric zones were formed along major transportation lines c. Land uses are based on the surrounding land values d. The use of “invasion-succession” in describing dynamics | Invasion and succession.
Concentric Circle theory, developed by Earnest Burgess in 1925, finds that growth happens by land uses expanding outward from one area to another. For example, downtown office towers expanding into a warehouse district.
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| Which accurately describes the zero based budget? a. The budget is organized by categories b. The budget is based on projected revenue c. The budget is based on the previous year’s expenditures d. The budget is based on decision packages | Zero based budgeting assumes that every unit has $0 and then the governing body decides on a series of decision packages that will advance key goals and objectives of the organization.
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| Which is NOT usually true? a. Sidewalk is included in the right of way b. Street is sloped so the high point is in the middle + it drains to the edges c. Traffic lanes are typically 9 to 12 feet d. Roads typically sloped 1 inch per foot for drainage | Roads are typically sloped up to a half-inch per foot in order to provide positive drainage and prevent cars from hydroplaning.
1 inch per foot of slope is more than is typically needed.
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| You are trying to reach out to senior citizens in your community, which of the following would be the most effective way to reach this group? a. Email Survey b. Phone Survey c. Mail Survey d. Social Media link to a Survey | Those over 65 use the Internet and e-mail in the smallest portions. A phone or mail survey are more likely to reach seniors, but a mail survey is the most likely to reach the resident and to receive a response.
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| This act required a separate bathroom for each dwelling unit. a. 1901 Tenement Act b. 1947 Housing Act c. 1954 Slum Clearance Act d. 1954 Housing Act | The 1901 tenement act created minimum standards for safe housing including ventilation and sanitation standards.
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| Which president of the United States was responsible for founding America's first national wildlife refuge? a. Franklin Roosevelt b. Theodore Roosevelt c. Abraham Lincoln d. Bill Clinton | Teddy Roosevelt was responsible for establishing the Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge in 1903. There are 540 National Wildlife Refuges in the United States today.
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| Which federal program provides rental assistance to low-income households? a. Section 8 Certificates b. Low Income Housing Tax Credit c. HOPE VI d. HOME Investment Partnerships Program | The Section 8 program provides funds to pay portion of the rent for low-income households, dependent on household income
HOME program provides rental assistance but only possible where market conditions support it
HOPE VI funded distressed housing
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| Plannersville has a majority Hispanic population. Which of the following would be the most effective way to reach people aged 24-36? a. Social Media link to a Survey b. Cell phone Survey c. Mail survey d. Landline phone Survey | While social media is a way to publicize the survey, you will be more likely to get a response through direct contact with residents.
The correct answer is: Cell phone Survey
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| The number one complaint from the residents is that there is nothing to do in the community. You initiate a committee to begin working on a plan to address: a. Third Places b. Parks c. Economic Development d. Schools | Third places, (aka third spaces) are social spaces in between where people live (first place) work (second place). These social spaces can include parks, cafes, museums and other types of locations in which people enjoy spending time as a community.
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| What is Secondary treatment: a. Removes more than 99% of the impurities from sewage. b. Allows bacteria to consume the organic waste. c. Removes suspended and floating solids from the sewage. d. Removes suspended solids that can clog rivers. | Secondary treatment allows bacteria to consume organic waste. The first treatment is removing suspended solids and tertiary treatment removes the impurities from the sewage.
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| You are undertaking a survey to assess whether opinions about public transit service will change when a new policy is implemented. This is a: a. Longitudinal survey b. Cross sectional survey c. Mail or telephone survey d. Sampling survey | You are undertaking a longitudinal survey — a survey over time which is implied by the question.
A cross-sectional survey is data collected from a representative subset of a population at one specific point in time.
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| The functional classification system for highways was adopted by states in the 1930s. This system includes which of the following? I. Primary II. Secondary III. Local | All of the above
Functional classification has been criticized because there is no recognition that thoroughfares have both a transportation function and a place function that prioritizes pedestrians.
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| When a property owner has evidence that the property is unique and distinct from others in the area, the owner may have sufficient evidence to request a: a. accessory use b. supplemental use requirement c. conditional use permit d. variance | In order to receive a variance, the property owner must demonstrate the uniqueness of the property from others.
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| Which options are best for preserving agricultural land: I. Cluster Zoning II. Agricultural Zoning District III. Purchase of Development Rights IV. Planned Unit Development | Planned unit developments are best suited for urban or suburban development and are not suited to protect farmland.
The correct answer is: I, II, III
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| You have a variable that has a finite number of values. This is known as a ___________ variable. Select one: a. Quantitative b. Discrete c. Dichotomous d. Continuous | A variable that can only take a finite number of values is called a discrete variable. Examples are counts, like number of traffic accidents.
A dichotomous variable has only two values, typically zero and 1. This is also known as a binary variable.
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| Which of the following would be the most effective method for reducing the number of vehicles on a "cut-thru" neighborhood street? a. Install speed tables b. Reduce the speed limit c. Partially close the street d. Post no cut-through traffic signs | The most effective method is to partially close the street. All of the above are methods of traffic calming. A partial closure, which changes the traffic from two-way to one-way at a point in the road, would limit the traffic to locals only.
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| In order for driverless cars to operate effectively, they must be able to communicate with traffic control devices. | The generation of big data is also a factor and cities will need to upgrade their ICT systems.
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| the Standard State Zoning Enabling Act? 1)Was passed in the 1920s. 2) Was the 2nd enabling act to be passed 3) Was developed by committee appointed by Woodrow Wilson. 4) Has long been replaced by other statutes. | Only 1) is true.
State enabling act came before the city.
Committee was appointed by Herbert Hoover (then Sec of Commerce).
For many states the "standard acts" still supply the institutional structure for planning and zoning
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| What were the main provisions of the 1949 Housing Act? I. Federal financing for slum clearance II. Increased authorization for Federal Housing Administration (FHA) mortgage insurance III. Funding for public housing that was limited to 100,000 units | I and II only.
(Title I) federal financing for slum clearance programs associated with urban restoration projects
(Title II)- increased authorization for the FHA mortgage insurance
and money to build more than 800,000 public houses.
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| Which of the following pieces of information do you need to calculate the capitalization rate? I. Net operating income II. Purchase price III. Cost of debt service IV. Number of expected visitors | The capitalization rate is calculated by dividing the income the property will generate, subtracting known costs, by the total value of the property.
The correct answer is: I and II only
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| The Future Search includes which of the following tasks: I. Create a timeline of the community II. Create a group mind map III. Identify highly differentiated points of view IV. Identify Common Futures | Future Search is a 2 ½ day event designed to result in a common vision of the future. The event is organized into five tasks of approximately 3-4 hours each.
The correct answer is: I, II, III, and IV
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| Which of the following was most important for advancing environmental justice? Select one: a. Executive Order 12898 b. Clean Water Act c. National Environmental Policy Act d. Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health Act | Executive Order 12898. (Clinton)
Stated that federal actions shall address environmental justice in minority and low-income populations. Every federal agency has as its mission to try to address environmental justice.
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| Recently, there was an active shooter event at city hall. Mayor asked you to evaluate the vulnerability of city hall etc. Which would be most appropriate: a. Asset Assessment b. Hazard Assessment c. Risk Assessment d. Vulnerability Assessment | "A Risk Assessment, therefore, is an analysis that evaluates the interrelationship between the value of an asset, the threats against it, and its vulnerability to each applicable hazard and threat" (APA Policy Guide)
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| Components of the form based code you are developing contain standards addressing: I. Building configuration and features II. Building type and frontage III. Public spaces IV. Land use | All of these items would be typically included in a form based code.
Please note that Form-based codes do still regulate land use, but that is a secondary, not primary, consideration. The primary consideration is form.
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| Donald Shoup, in his 2005 book The High Cost of Free Parking, estimates that what percentage of parking in the U.S. is free? Select one: a. 99% b. 54% c. 37% d. 78% | Shoup estimates that 99% of parking in the US is free, demonstrating a public subsidy of parking.
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| Which is true about the Sierra Club? 1)Founded by conservationist John Muir in 1892 2)Founded in 1960s by a California-based conservationist group 3)Largest environmental organization in US 4)Recently opposed CA SB 827 promoting high-density housing | Founded in 1892 by conservationist John Muir.
With > 3 million members, it is the largest environmental organization in the U.S.
Recently came under criticism for opposing high-density housing development in CA Senate Bill 827
1), 3) & 4)
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| In sector theory, where is high-quality housing located? Select one: a. Away from industry b. Sector theory does not consider housing c. Toward the center but close to employment d. In suburban locations, outside of the city | High-quality areas locate along roads;
industrial sectors develop along canals and railways, away from high-quality housing;
working-class housing locates near industry.
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| A new employment center developed on a major roadway has resulted in cut-through traffic and increased traffic speeds. Yo Recommend the best solution: a. A Street Closure b. Speed limit signs c. Widen the street d. Chicane | Because the principal concern is traffic SPEED the best solution is one that will slow traffic. CHICANES reduce the width of the road at key points which results in slower speeds on a road.
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| Which was used to gain public feedback about the World Trade Center proposals? a. Electronic town hall meeting b. Online discussion forums c. Interactive Geographic Information System d. Online deliberative polling | The Lower Manhattan Development Corporation and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey held an online discussion via an ELECTRONIC TOWN HALL MEETING to gain feedback on proposals for the world trade center site redevelopment.
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| You use the following map to identify potential locations where dirt pits are likely to be located. a. USGS map b. NRCS Soil Survey c. Topographic map d. FIRMs | The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Soil Survey maps identify soil types.
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| Who was the father of the modern housing code? Select one: a. Lawrence Veiller b. Saul Alinsky c. Edward Bassett d. Alfred Bettman | Lawrence Veiller is the father of the modern housing code concerned with housing conditions for those who are low income.
Secretary of New York State Tenement House Commission and drafted the Tenement House Act of 1901
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| You 'd use SAM: a. to understand existing state of the economy and to analyze the likely effects of policy proposals. b. account for the social impacts of policy decisions. c. for statistical analysis combining demographics with economic variables. | A Social Accounting Matrix is a framework for organizing statistical data about the economy.
A SAM allows for an understanding of the economic actors and is a tool for understanding how policy changes could result in economic changes.
ans = a.
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| The range is a proper summary of the spread in the distribution of the following types of data : (1) nominal; (2) ordinal; (3) interval; (4) ratio Select one: a. (1) and (2) b. (2), (3) and (4) c. (3) and (4) d. all four | The range is only appropriate when the intervals between data points are meaningful, which is only the case for interval and ratio data.
ans = c (3) and (4)
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| An urban area in the United States based around an urban cluster (urban area) with a population of 10,000 to 49,999 is known as... | Micropolitan Statistical Area
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| which are best for preserving agricultural land: I. Cluster Zoning II. Agricultural Zoning District III. Purchase of Development Rights IV. Planned Unit Development | Planned unit developments are best suited for urban or suburban development and are not suited to protect farmland.
The correct answer is: I, II, III
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| Which city had the first metropolitan plan in the United States? Select one: a. New York b. San Francisco c. Philadelphia d. Chicago | d. Chicago
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| A planner is convicted of manslaughter a. AICP designation would be automatically suspended. b. Would face judicial action, but not action within AICP. c. An investigation by the AICP Ethics Officer d. The planner would be fired from their position | Section D of the AICP Code of Ethics calls for automatic suspension of AICP designation upon conviction for a serious crime.
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| The Triple Bottom Line is: Select one: a. Environment, Equity, and Economy b. Community, Region, and Family c. Legislative, Judicial, and Executive Branches d. Revenue, Expenditures, and Profit | Environment, Equity, and Economy
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| Which type of survey would be most appropriate for a neighborhood with the lowest household income in the city? a. Drop-off b. Phone c. Electronic d. Mail | A drop-off survey would allow residents to complete them at their convenience, would mean personal contact with the residents and a higher response rate than a mail survey.
Not everyone would have access to phone or internet.
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| Rebuilding of Paris- demolition of neighborhoods, annexation of suburbs + construction of new infrastructure, parks, + squares a. Ange-Jacques Gabriel b. Charles-Edourard Jeanneret-Gris (Le Corbusier) c. Charles Garnier d. Georges-Eugene Haussmann | Haussmann was responsible for the recreation of Paris into what it looks like today. His efforts to recreate the city were met with fierce resistance which resulted in his ultimate firing.
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| As you go back through historical documents you discover that your city was the first to pass a zoning ordinance. Which city are you in? Select one: a. San Francisco b. New York c. Toronto d. Euclid, Ohio | In 1867, San Francisco passed the first land use zoning restriction (and ordinance) prohibiting the location of obnoxious uses
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| Economic base analysis includes which of the following? I. Projections of future job growth II. An assessment of current employment by industry III. A current inventory of office and industrial space and occupancy IV. Shift-share analysis | Economic base analysis compares employment in the region to national levels of employment in the same industry.
In this case, only the employment data by industry would be used to complete the economic base analysis.
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| In the United States: 1. 1/5th of land area is used for crop production 2. 30% of land area is used for livestock grazing 3. Land used for agriculture has declined 8% over the last 20 years 4. The number of small farms grew 14% over the last decade | 1, 2 and 3 only.
Because of urbanization the amount of land in agriculture is declining and there is a trend towards larger farm operations, according to a report on land use produced by the EPA
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| Which of the following land uses would have the smallest number of average vehicle trips per unit on a weekday? Select one: a. Apartment b. Mobile Home in a Mobile Home Park c. Single family house d. Townhouse | According to the 8th edition of the ITE Traffic Generation Manual, Apartments generate 6.6 trips per unit, Townhomes 5.8 trips per unit, Mobile Home Park 4.99 trips per unit, and single family homes 9.5 trips per unit
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| You have been appointed as the Director of the State Department of Planning. Your office reports to the Governor’s Office. How can you describes the employment relationship? | You are an at will political appointee who serves at the discretion of the Governor and can be terminated at any time.
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| As part of the comprehensive plan, the staff created a goals-achievement matrix. It is now time to use the matrix. At what point in the process are you: a. Goal setting b. Evaluation of alternatives c. Plan evaluation d. Data collection | The Goals-Achievement Matrix can be used in plan evaluation to aid in seeing where implementation has been achieved and where revisions may be necessary.
The correct answer is: Plan evaluation
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| Easements stay with the property when property changes hands Setbacks are determined by the particulars of the easement restriction not legal status of the parties involved | The Assessor's Office does not deal with appeals having to do with easements.
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| Are the scores of candidates who take a test right after school different from the scores of the candidates who had years of planning experience: a. z-score b. t-test c. correlation analysis d. chi-square test | A t-test is a test on the difference in means between two subgroups. The null hypothesis would be that the mean scores for the two groups are the same, the alternative hypothesis is that they are different.
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| The New Markets Tax Credit Program... | ...stimulates business development by providing tax credit incentives to investors for equity investments in Community Development Entities.
The Community Development Entities then invest in development in low-income communities.
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| Regional planning agencies? a. Is set up as a separate unit of government b. Are responsible for wetlands permitting c. Strong tradition of regional governance in the U.S. d. Area wide planning organizations are not a separate layer of government | Area wide planning organizations are NOT A SEPARATE LAYER OF GOVERNMENT.
In some cases a local government may transfer some local government powers to a regional agency, but that is not usually the case
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| A nuisance must be: 1. Intentional and unreasonable 2. Cause actual interference with the use and enjoyment of other, usually neighboring property, resulting in a loss of value 3. Continuing in nature, or intermittent but regular over a period of time | All of the above.
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| Kevin Lynch made the argument that there are 3 types of planning theories. Which type did he believe was "spindly and starved for light"? Select one: a. Urban design theory b. Incrementalist theory c. Normative theory d. Decision-making theory | Kevin Lynch argued there are 3 types of planning theories:
Theories that are used to predict things
Theories about decision making
Normative theory – how a city ought to be.
He further argued that normative theory is under-developed.
Ans = c
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| Pop. of 5,000 + you plan to interview 50 people. Is this an appropriate sample size? a. Yes, 1 percent is adequate b. No, a sample of 10 percent or more is needed. c. No, the complete population is needed d. Written surveys would be more appropriate | The correct answer is that 1 percent is adequate.
Interviews are very time consuming, so a sample size of 1 percent is likely to be adequate.
The key is to ensure the sample is random.
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| Traditional small towns characteristics: 1. Incremental growth outward from a core 2. Low to very low density of development 3. Open space around the edges 4. Streets scaled for routine daily use rather than rush hour demand | While small towns can have low and very low density of development, traditional small towns have a central core that has density.
The correct answer is: I, III, and IV
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| There are two main types of local governments. What is the key distinction? Select one: a. State authorized vs. historical b. Regulatory vs. Administrative c. General purpose vs. single purpose d. City vs. County | Two types of local governments are 1) general-purpose local government, which includes counties and townships; and 2) single-purpose, which includes school districts and fire districts.
The correct answer is: GENERAL PURPOSE v SINGLE PURPOSE
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| You evaluate US Census alternative measures of poverty and find they include: 1. Inflation based on the Consumer Price Index 2. Consumer Expenditure Survey 3. Adjustment for Geographic Location 4. Number of household members working | The US Census Bureau has published experimental poverty measures based on recommendations from the National Academy of Sciences.
The correct answer is: I, II, and III
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| As the planning director you want to ensure your office engages in ethical behavior. Which would be appropriate? I. Build an ethical firewall II. Establish clear guidelines III. Promote ethical values IV. Train elected and appointed officials | All of these are important to fostering ethical behavior.
An ETHICAL FIREWALL creates a wall between elected officials and the line staff who are charged with administering the regulations of the organization
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| Eminent domain (ED) govt. must 1. Use ED only as last resort 2. Ensure property to be taken winds up being owned by the government, not private person/ entity 3. Use the lowest cost option if acquiring land 4. Ensure a public purpose is being served | While I and III may be things that governments should do; ensure that a PUBLIC PURPOSE is being served is the only thing that that the government MUST do.
Ans = 4
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| To document the department’s progress in implementing the city’s comprehensive plan. Which of the following would be the most appropriate to use? a. Goals Achievement Matrix b. A program monitoring system c. Linear Programming d. GANTT Chart | A PROGRAM MONITORING SYSTEM documents progress, collects feedback and allows for plan revisions as needed.
The correct answer is: A program monitoring system
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| advocacy v equity planning a. Advocacy planning works inside govt; equity planning works outside of it b. They're inter-connected, but "equity planning" is a term used to focus on the under-served c. Advocacy planning is more value-driven | The two are very much connected, although "equity planning", the preferred term of Cleveland planner Norman Krumholz, advanced the principle of working inside the government to address the needs of the under-served.
ans = b
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| In winter retailers close their shops as customers won't go out in the extreme temps. You're working on a plan to create an indoor shopping center to allow retailers + customers in one location. This is an example of _____ planning | Downtown Planning
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| According to the APA's Ethical Principles for Planning, a planner should? a. Provide access to public documents b. Avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest c. Involve the public in planning processes d. All of the above | The answer is "All of the above."
Adopted in 1992, The Ethical Principles in Planning guides advisors, advocates, and decision makers in the planning process.
Although it is a guide and not a code by which individuals may be held accountable.
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| Which of the following is important when holding a design charrette? Select one: a. A specific planning problem b. A group of interested citizens c. Professional experts to facilitate the charrette d. All of the above | All of the above.
These are the three essential ingredients of a successful charrette
- a specific planning problem to address
- interested citizens
- facilitator (professionals who can be from both inside and/or outside the community)
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| Refusing to rent to someone with a housing choice voucher is a violation of Fair Housing Act? a. Yes. Source of income is a protected class b. No. But this practice is illegal under the Civil Rights Act c. No. Source of income is not a protected class | No. Source of income is not a protected class.
FHA includes seven protected classes:
race
color
religion
national origin
sex
disability
familial status
some agencies do include a ban on discrimination based on “source of income” e.g. Chicago
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| Residents are agreeable to paying for the street lights. You recommend to the city council that they implement which of the following? a. TIF District b. Pro Forma Analysis c. Business Improvement District d. Special Assessment District | A special assessment district would be the most appropriate choice in this case. The street lights will have a fixed cost for installation that can be assessed to property owners over a period of time as part of their property tax bill
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| What agency manages Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program, and what mechanism is used to award credits? a. HUD, using a Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) b. Federal + state officials using LIHTC standards c. State housing agencies using the state's QAP | States manage the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program through a state housing finance agency and applications are considered under the state's "Qualified Allocation Plan" (QAP).
ans = c
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| Which is NOT true about incrementalist planning theory? 1. It is not scientific 2. Perloff was an early advocate 3. Practical planning requires decisions to be made in a step-by-step fashion 4. It focuses on solving problems as efficiently as possible | Lindblom described planning as “muddling through” + thought that practical planning required decisions to be made incrementally. It was still scientific, although its focus was not efficiency
Perloff was in the tradition of rational planning.
1,2&4
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| The hardware side of ICT involves broadband, sensors and mobile devices, while the software/application side involves: I. Smart grids II. Smart transportation III. Big data IV. GIS | The correct answer is: I, II, III and IV
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| Based on the principles of new urbanism, which of the following characteristics will the charrette participants be using: I. Pedestrian scale facades II. Housing variety III. Grid street pattern IV. Multi-modal transportation | New Urbanism integrates all of these principles.
The correct answer is: I, II, III, and IV
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| What is the difference between a Council of Governments (CoG) and a Regional Council? Select one: a. CoGs have more authority b. There is essentially no difference c. CoGs are not truly regional d. Regional Councils have more authority | There isn't really a difference.
The terms regional council (RC) and council of governments (COG) are generally interchangeable.
They might also be called regional planning commissions, regional commissions, or planning districts.
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| No consensus on what is the best approach & there's been a lot of finger pointing. The Mayor wants a fast solution. Which is best? a. Nominal Group Technique b. Citizen Jury c. Deliberative Polling Process d. Appreciative Inquiry Process | Given the tight time pressure and the desire for a consensus, the best choice is the Nominal Group Technique which allows everyone to share their ideas, but quickly come to an agreement on a solution.
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| A median is a proper summary of the central tendency of the following types of data: (1) nominal; (2) ordinal; (3) interval; (4) ratio Select one: a. (1) and (2) b. (3) and (4) c. (2), (3) and (4) d. all four | The median is appropriate for ranks, interval and ratio data, but not for categories (nominal data).
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| Which of the following is a basic purpose of site planning? I. Provide adequate parking II. Ensure design standards are met III. Reduce stormwater drainage IV. Protect adjacent properties | Site plans are intended to show how the intended land use relates to the features of a parcel and its surrounding area.
The correct answer is: All of the above
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| Robert Moses famously battled Jane Jacobs over the construction of a highway through Washington Square Park. What other much-critiqued action is attributed to Robert Moses? | Robert Moses (1888-1981) transformed the City of New York by pushing for the construction of highways, tunnels and bridges.
He was infamous for building bridges extra-low to prevent poor people in buses from using certain highways.
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| What agency is the primary builder of federal dams in the western US, such as Hoover Dam? a. ACoE b. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation c. The Department of Water System Management d. Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement | The United States Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) is a federal agency under the U.S. Department of the Interior.
It oversees water resource management related to irrigation, water supply, and hydroelectric power generation in the western US.
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| Since the 1980 several factors have contributed to the rise in homelessness: I. Housing costs have risen at a faster rate than income growth II. Loss of affordable housing stock III. Declining rental assistance IV. Suburbanization | All of the above as well as:
Decreased affordability and availability of family support services, such as child care.
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| a participatory process that allows the participants to assess project alternatives by weighing the alternatives according to a group of citizen goals. a. Delphi Technique b. Planning Cell c. Charrette d. Coffee Klatch | A planning cell or a "micro-parliament" allows citizens to learn, assess + choose between alternatives. Developed by Dr. Dienel
Approx. 25 people of various backgrounds develop solutions to problem delegated to the participants by a commissioning body
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| Rational Planning does not/is: 1. Consider what people actually want 2. Evaluate alternatives 3. Often not realistic cost-wise 4. Evaluate the means against the ends | The rational planning model (such as Banfield’s) has been critiqued for failing to consider community desires (and inputs), and for generating unrealistic alternatives in terms of expected cost.
It does evaluate alternatives and means against ends.
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| According to the 2010 Census: a. 65% of units are owner occupied b. 70% of units are owner occupied c. 45% of units are owner occupied d. 75% of units are owner occupied | 65% of units are owner occupied according to the 2010 US Census
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| ADA passed in 1990 and was significantly amended in 2008. | Current regulations are set in the 2010 Standards for Accessible Design, which replaced standards set in 1991.
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| What does Section 404 regulate? Select one: a. Floodplain b. Discharge of fill c. Flood walls d. Waterborne transportation | Section 404 of the Clean Water Act regulates the discharge of dredge or fill materials into wetlands.
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| The strongest basis for design standards is in the protection of historically significant areas. |
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| A capital improvement budget includes those facilities that are planned for construction in which of the following time spans? Select one: a. 20-30 years b. Five years c. 10 years d. One year | The budget applies to the first year of the capital plan. Budget is the key word in this question.
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| A mean is a proper summary of the central tendency of the following types of data: (1) nominal; (2) ordinal; (3) interval; (4) ratio Select one: a. (1) and (2) b. (3) and (4) c. (2), (3) and (4) d. all four | A mean is only appropriate for interval and ratio scale data. The values of nominal data just represent categories and in and of themselves are meaningless. The values given to the ranks for ordinal data similarly are not appropriate for computations.
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| The American Community Survey uses a series of monthly samples to produce annually updated estimates for the same census tract and block groups that used to be surveyed via the decennial census long-form sample |
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| The Tenement Acts. Name the years and associated improvements | Tenement House Act 1867 - required WINDOWS
Tenement House Act 1879 - Air shaft for VENTILATION, 2 toilets on each floor => Resulted in DUMBBELL
NY State Tenement House Law 1901 - improved ventilation and light PLUMBING => OUTLAWED DUMBBELL
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| Prior to the advent of comprehensive zoning ordinances, how did local governments deal with land use? Select one: a. Police laws b. Common laws c. Civil laws d. Nuisance laws | Nuisance Laws
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| Which of the following are the sources of land use law in the United States? I. Zoning and subdivision regulation II. Common law, the constitution, and statutes III. The legislature and the court | Common law, the constitution, and statutes are the three commonly recognized sources of land use law in the United States.
Zoning and subdivision regulations are enabled by state statutes.
The correct answer is: II only
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| An arterial street... a. provides grade separations at intersections. b. connects employees to their places of employment. c. limits access. d. does not provide access to adjacent properties. | An arterial street limits direct access to homes and businesses
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| it takes ________ acres of land to feed the US population. Select one: a. 2 acres b. 34 acres c. 25 acres d. 10 acres | Two acres is sufficient to feed a household of four using the bio-intensive method of agriculture
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| What roads provide a moderate amount of land access, distribute travel to smaller areas, and interconnect major roads? Select one: a. Arterial b. Expressway c. Local d. Collector | Collector
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| When using ArcGIS, a planner can obtain mapping data from which of the following sources? I. United States Geological Survey II. ESRI III. Census | All of the above including CENSUS
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| Which of the following are among the top five US Census Bureau household surveys? I. American Community Survey II. American Housing Survey III. Current Population Survey IV. National Crime Victimization Survey | All of these are part of the top five household surveys.
The fifth is the National Health Interview Survey
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| Which would be used to form a union dispute? a. Mediation b. Negotiation c. Arbitration d. Consensus | Arbitration is commonly used in union contract disputes.
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| The northeast 1/4 of the southeast 1/4 of Section 4 contains how many acres? Select one: A. 160 B. 40 C. 10 D. 20 | Townships are subdivided into sections. Each township is six miles by six miles,= 36 square miles, each one forming a section.
Each section is one sq mile = 640 acres. 1/4 of 640 is 160. 1/4 of 160 is 40 acres.
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