Government
How many people are on the Palm Beach Gardens City Council?
Five
These laws regulate what can be built and where, within a City or Town.
Zoning.
What sport is the City of Palm Beach Gardens known for?
Golf OR Pickleball
What should you always wear to protect your head while bicycling?
Bicycle helmet!
What shouldn't be located next to a school or playground?
Factories, trash dump, etc.
Who is the mayor of Palm Beach Gardens?
Marcie Tinsley
What are important services/places 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
(Code or Regulation)
Why is it important to have parks, green spaces, and gardens 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?
61,000
Name one part of a COMPLETE STREET?
Sidewalk, Bicycle Lane, Landscaping, Bus Shelter, Train Stations, Vehicle Lanes, etc.
What is it called when you use up all the available natural resources, and cannot continue the same way?
Unsustainable.
Name one type of urban planning.
Housing, Environmental, 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 OR Inclusive 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