Government
How many people are on the Palm Beach Gardens City Council?
Five
The laws passed by city government, which control the kind and amount of development in an area. These laws are meant to avoid conflict between land use.
What is zoning?
What sport is the City of Palm Beach Gardens known for?
Golf
What should you always wear to protect your head while bicycling?
Bicycle helmet!
What shouldn't be located next to a playground?
Factories, dump, etc.
Who is the mayor of Palm Beach Gardens?
Marcie Tinsley
What are important services that a City should have?
Houses, Schools, Parks, Hospitals, Stores, Offices/jobs, Religious facilities
What percentage of the City is protected environmental land?
51%
Name an alternative mode of transportation to cars.
Walking, Bicycling, Scooters, Trains, Golf Carts, Buses, etc.
What can be planted to help reduce urban heat island effect?
Trees
What is the name of a law or official rule in the city?
Ordinance
Why is it important to have parks near homes?
Health and wellbeing, recreational opportunities - physical, mental, and social well-being of people.
Who almost built their theme park in Palm Beach Gardens before ultimately choosing Orlando?
Walt Disney
Name a major road in Palm Beach Gardens.
PGA Blvd, Northlake Blvd, Donald Ross Road, Military Trail, etc.
What are parts of an unsafe street?
Dark, speeding/cars too fast, no crosswalks, no traffic lights, etc.
Name one "level" of government.
Local, County, State, and Federal
What is an example of infrastructure?
Roads, Water, Sewer, Trees!
How many people live in Palm Beach Gardens?
60,000
What is something that is included in a COMPLETE STREET?
Sidewalk, Bicycle Lane, Landscaping, Bus Shelter, Vehicle Lanes, etc.
What is it called when you use up all the available natural resources?
Unsustainable.
Name a type of urban planning.
Housing, Transportation, Historic, Art, Public Health, Parks, Land Use, etc.
What is it called when you plan for ALL PEOPLE (all ages, sizes, and abilities)?
Universal Design
What year was the City of Palm Beach Gardens created and by who?
1959 & John D. MacArthur
What is the train that runs from Miami-Dade county to Palm Beach County?
Tri-Rail
OR
Brightline
What is a development pattern that creates environmental, transportation, and health problems due to poor design and lack of open space?
Urban Sprawl