Urban and Regional Planning

Description: Urban and Regional Planning Quiz
Number of Questions: 15
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Which of the following is a primary goal of urban planning?

  1. To promote economic development

  2. To improve the quality of life for residents

  3. To protect the environment

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Urban planning seeks to achieve a balance between economic, social, and environmental objectives.

What is the term for the process of dividing land into smaller parcels for development?

  1. Zoning

  2. Subdivision

  3. Land use planning

  4. Urban renewal


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Subdivision is the process of dividing land into smaller parcels for development.

Which of the following is a type of zoning that allows for a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial uses in the same area?

  1. Single-family zoning

  2. Mixed-use zoning

  3. Industrial zoning

  4. Commercial zoning


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mixed-use zoning allows for a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial uses in the same area.

What is the term for the process of redeveloping a blighted area?

  1. Urban renewal

  2. Gentrification

  3. Historic preservation

  4. Adaptive reuse


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Urban renewal is the process of redeveloping a blighted area.

Which of the following is a type of transportation planning that seeks to reduce traffic congestion?

  1. Mass transit

  2. Carpooling

  3. Telecommuting

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mass transit, carpooling, and telecommuting are all types of transportation planning that seek to reduce traffic congestion.

What is the term for the process of protecting historic buildings and districts?

  1. Historic preservation

  2. Adaptive reuse

  3. Urban renewal

  4. Gentrification


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Historic preservation is the process of protecting historic buildings and districts.

Which of the following is a type of environmental planning that seeks to protect natural resources?

  1. Land use planning

  2. Transportation planning

  3. Water resources planning

  4. Air quality planning


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Land use planning is a type of environmental planning that seeks to protect natural resources.

What is the term for the process of converting a building to a new use?

  1. Adaptive reuse

  2. Historic preservation

  3. Urban renewal

  4. Gentrification


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Adaptive reuse is the process of converting a building to a new use.

Which of the following is a type of urban planning that seeks to promote social equity?

  1. Affordable housing

  2. Mixed-income housing

  3. Transit-oriented development

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Affordable housing, mixed-income housing, and transit-oriented development are all types of urban planning that seek to promote social equity.

What is the term for the process of redeveloping a blighted area into a new, mixed-use development?

  1. Urban renewal

  2. Gentrification

  3. Historic preservation

  4. Adaptive reuse


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Urban renewal is the process of redeveloping a blighted area into a new, mixed-use development.

Which of the following is a type of transportation planning that seeks to reduce air pollution?

  1. Mass transit

  2. Carpooling

  3. Telecommuting

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mass transit, carpooling, and telecommuting are all types of transportation planning that seek to reduce air pollution.

What is the term for the process of protecting natural resources from development?

  1. Land use planning

  2. Transportation planning

  3. Water resources planning

  4. Air quality planning


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Land use planning is a type of environmental planning that seeks to protect natural resources from development.

Which of the following is a type of urban planning that seeks to promote economic development?

  1. Zoning

  2. Subdivision

  3. Land use planning

  4. Urban renewal


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Urban renewal is a type of urban planning that seeks to promote economic development.

What is the term for the process of dividing land into smaller parcels for development?

  1. Zoning

  2. Subdivision

  3. Land use planning

  4. Urban renewal


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Subdivision is the process of dividing land into smaller parcels for development.

Which of the following is a type of zoning that allows for a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial uses in the same area?

  1. Single-family zoning

  2. Mixed-use zoning

  3. Industrial zoning

  4. Commercial zoning


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mixed-use zoning allows for a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial uses in the same area.

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