City planning
What is the main goal of city planning?
To maximize functionality and beauty while managing urbanization sustainably?
What does zoning classify areas for?
Different types of development and land use
What is an urban growth boundary (UGB)?
A line drawn by city planners to separate urban areas from rural areas
What is the main focus of smart growth?
Sustainable growth that avoids sprawl
What is the primary goal of new urbanism?
To design neighborhoods where homes, businesses, and schools are close together
What technological tool do city planners often use to view geographic data?
Geographic information system (GIS)?
Why might zoning exclude industrial plants from residential neighborhoods?
To keep those neighborhoods cleaner and quieter
Which city is known for its successful implementation of UGBs?
Portland, Oregon
What does smart growth emphasize in urban development?
Maintaining open spaces and revitalizing existing urban areas
How do new urbanism neighborhoods typically support transportation?
They are near public transit systems
What is one key factor that city planners must consider to avoid urban sprawl?
Zoning
What type of zoning allows for mixed-use development?
Mixed-use zoning
What is one advantage of urban growth boundaries?
They save taxpayers on infrastructure costs
In what year did Oregon pass a law establishing statewide land use planning?
1973
What is a common feature of new urbanism developments?
Green spaces and creative street layouts
Why did city planning become more important in the 1900s?
Due to urban populations growing beyond available jobs and wealthier residents moving to suburbs
What is a common criticism of zoning?
It may violate individual property rights
How has Portland’s UGB impacted housing density?
It has increased density by more than 50 percent
What is one goal of smart growth policies?
To promote redevelopment of former industrial sites
How does new urbanism aim to reduce reliance on cars?
By designing neighborhoods to meet most daily needs without driving
How does technology assist city planners in their work?
It helps in storing, manipulating, and viewing geographic data
How can zoning benefit homebuyers and business owners?
It provides security by specifying what types of development can be nearby
Why might urban growth boundaries need to be expanded?
Due to rapid population growth
How does smart growth relate to urban transportation?
It encourages the development of mass transit options
Name one completed new urbanism community in North America.
Seaside, Florida? (Other valid answers include Addison Circle, Celebration, etc.)