Fundamentals
What is the name of the generation of children born to baby boomers between 1980 and 1995?
a. Generation X
b. Generation Z
c. Generation Y
d. Baby boomers
Which of the following is a primary data source in planning research?
a. Published census reports
b. Survey data collected from residents
c. Articles in academic journals
d. Reports from previous research studies
Which of the following best describes adaptive reuse as a strategy for plan implementation?
a. The development of new infrastructure to support urban growth
b. The repurposing of old buildings or structures for new uses, often in urban renewal areas
c. The conversion of agricultural land into industrial zones
d. The demolition of all obsolete buildings to make way for new ones
Which of the following urban planning approaches is most closely related to preserving natural resources and minimizing environmental impact?
a. Smart growth
b. Zoning
c. Industrial development
d. Urban renewal
"Our county shall include small villages surrounded by farmland, open space, and nature preserves." This statement is an example of:
a. Community Vision Statement
b. Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities and Threats Analysis
c. Text from an Ordinance
d. Objective of the Comprehensive Plan
Which of the following problems would most likely be addressed by a state planner?
a. Siting a new industrial park
b. Zoning regulations for recreational vehicles
c. Economic development incentives
d. Expanding an airport
Clarence Perry’s Neighborhood Unit Concept proposes an ideal neighborhood that creates walkability and access. Which of the following best describes the size of the neighborhood unit?
a. 2,500 - 5,000 residents
b. 5,000 - 9,000 residents
c. 15,000 - 20,000 residents
d. 10,000 - 15,000 residents
In order to improve sample reliability, which of the following should you do?
a. Use a homogeneous population
b. Repeat the test
c. Increase the sample size
d. Decrease the sample size
The city of Plannersville is a growing city of 5,000 people. You have just been hired as the Director of Economic Development. Your first task is to develop an economic development strategy. Which of the following would be the most successful strategy?
a. Attract a major employer with more than 1,000 employees
b. Attract small start-up biotechnology companies
c. Work with existing businesses to expand
d. Development of a research park
Which of the following is a common method for determining the need for new infrastructure in a growing city?
a. Demographic analysis
b. Cost-benefit analysis
c. Environmental analysis
d. Traffic impact analysis
The Council Board of Commissioners has appointed a ten member steering committee on the environment. You are the planner assigned to oversee the committee. Which of the following should you do?
a. Serve as the chair of the committee
b. Correspond with the chair to make sure everything is running smoothly
c. Advise the committee to select a chairperson
d. Tell the committee the expected outcomes
What is the primary question that outcome evaluation answers in the community engagement process?
a. To what extent has the process of community engagement been inclusive?
b. To what extent are people in the community engaged?
c. To what extent can community change be attributed to community engagement?
d. To what extent do the planners represent the community?
The "City Beautiful" movement of the early 20th century primarily focused on:
a. Reducing urban sprawl
b. Promoting green spaces and parks in cities
c. Beautifying cities through grand architecture and public spaces
d. Decentralizing urban areas into suburban developments
The city plans to invest $25 million towards the redevelopment of a blighted area near Plannersville State University. The city will be acquiring land through eminent domain, clearing the sites, and installing new infrastructure. The city will then work out a deal with private developers to redevelop the sites. Citizens are concerned about the investment of this much in tax dollars for private redevelopment projects. One major concern is how the area will look when the project is complete. Which of the following planning tools would be least appropriate to use in this situation?
a. CommunityViz
b. An open data portal
c. UrbanSim
d. GIS
Which of the following is NOT true about vested rights?
a. There is a vested right if a property has an existing zoning classification.
b. There is a vested right once a substantial financial investment has been made in the property.
c. Once a building permit has been issued, there is a right to continue with the project regardless of changes in regulation.
d. A nonconforming lot can be developed if the zoning changes after the creation of the lot.