Fundamental Planning Knowledge
Correct Answer: The power of the government to take private property for public use, with compensation to the owner
Eminent Domain
Correct Answer: How many feet are in a mile?
A. 640 feet
B. 5,280 feet
C. 7,000 Feet
D. 250 Feet
B. 5,280 Feet
Correct Answer: A collaborative, intensive workshop where stakeholders and planners work together to generate design solutions for a project
Design Charrette or Charrette
Best Answer: What does the "Smart Growth" movement primarily focus on?
A. Encouraging suburban sprawl
B. Promoting large-scale, high-density development
C. Encouraging sustainable development in urban and suburban areas
D. Reducing government regulation in land-use planning
C. Encouraging sustainable development in urban and suburban areas
Correct Answer: Looks at a private developer's expected cash flow from a development
A. Fiscal Impact Analysis
B. Cost-Benefit Analysis
C. Pro Forma
D. None of the above
C. Pro Forma
Best Answer: The "public participation" process in planning helps to:
A. Limit public influence on planning decisions
B. Create community support and consensus for projects
C. Avoid costly legal challenges
D. None of the above
B. Create community support and consensus for projects
Best Answer: What is the purpose of a "zoning ordinance"?
A. To regulate the height and design of buildings
B. To set guidelines for land subdivision and property boundaries
C. To assign land uses to specific areas, such as residential, commercial, or industrial
D. To determine the cost of building permits
C. To assign land uses to specific areas, such as residential, commercial, or industrial
Best Answer: Which of the following is typically included in a "capital improvement program" (CIP)?
A. The development of annual city budgets for operational expenses
B. The schedule for major public infrastructure projects, such as roads, bridges, and utilities
C. The rezoning of specific properties for redevelopment
D. The approval of small-scale, community-driven projects
B. The schedule for major public infrastructure projects, such as roads, bridges, and utilities
Correct Answer: The 3 C’s of public engagement include coalition building, consensus building, and…
A. community organizing
B. conflict resolution
C. changing culture
D. creativity
B. conflict resolution
Which amendment is most closely tied to the protection of property rights?
A. 1st Amendment
B. 4th Amendment
C. 5th Amendment
D. 14th Amendment
C. 5th Amendment
Correct Answer: Spatial Justice is defined as:
A. Zoning that considers factors of gender, race, and class.
B. How our cities are organized has a significant bearing on whether people have access to what they need.
C. People being able to realize their potential in the communities in which they live.
D. The ability to live anywhere in a city.
B. How our cities are organized has a significant bearing on whether people have access to what they need.
Best Answer: When preparing for a contentious public meeting, planners should…
A. cede the floor to community members whenever possible to ensure residents feel heard.
B. accept questions via verbal communication only to avoid distraction during the meeting.
C. allow community members to speak for as long as they see fit to build trust.
D. personally invite advocates and vocal residents to the meeting to build goodwill
D. personally invite advocates and vocal residents to the meeting to build goodwill
Correct Answer: Define form-based code:
A. A zoning regulation that focuses on the physical form and design of buildings rather than land use
B. A code that focuses exclusively on environmental impact assessments
C. A regulation that allows any form of development without aesthetic restrictions
D. A building code that only specifies structural materials
A. A zoning regulation that focuses on the physical form and design of buildings rather than land use
Correct Answer: What is the primary goal of an enterprise zone?
A. To restrict development in underdeveloped areas
B. To encourage economic growth and job creation by offering tax incentives and other benefits to businesses
C. To increase property taxes in specific areas for funding city services
D. To preserve historic buildings and neighborhoods
B. To encourage economic growth and job creation by offering tax incentives and other benefits to businesses
Best Answer: When developing a community outreach strategy for a planning project, what should be the primary consideration for selecting communication methods?
A. The size of the community involved
B. The preferences and accessibility of different community groups
C. The cost of each communication method
D. The number of meetings and public hearings already planned
B. The preferences and accessibility of different community groups