Geography 322 - Geography of Latin America » Fall 2020 » Quiz 6 - Cities and Sustainability

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Question #1
Neoliberal Urban Governance is most motivated by:
A.   Redistribution of resources
B.   servicing the urban poor
C.   Equity
D.   cost-benefit calculations
Question #2
Those critical of urban sustainability initiatives argue that these policies serve the purposes of:
A.   make the city more energy efficient and reduce urban sprawl
B.   preventing urban sprawl and make the city more accessible
C.   make cities less automobile dependent
D.   to clear the city for new rounds of investment and diffuse potentially disruptive opposition
Question #3
Which of the following is the most accurate statement regarding Buenos Aires and urban governance?
A.   Ecological responsibility has been the driving force behind all policies and practices in this city.
B.   Social equity is their primary concern
C.   They are primarily concerned with securing continued economic growth and economic competitiveness
D.   It has historically been one of the regional leaders in implementing sustainable urban policies
Question #4
A Cultural Economy Framework:
A.   Suggests that cities should be creative, innovative and sustainable
B.   Is not useful for understanding urban sustainability
C.   Is used exclusively for marketing purposes such as improving the image of a city
D.   Suggests that economic and cultural forces operate separately and distinctly
Question #5
The “revanchist” city in Buenos Aires under President Macri was defined by:
A.   The promotion of “green” or sustainable initiatives
B.   The deregulation of the real estate market to pave the way for gentrification
C.   Increasing support of the rights of the homeless
D.   The ongoing financial support of public health and education
Question #6
Which of the following was not part of the Buenos Aires Verde initiatives (Green Buenos Aires)?
A.   Affordable housing
B.   Bicycle rentals
C.   improvement of public transportation
D.   Overhaul of city's waste collection
Question #7
Which of the following statements about the La Boca neighborhood is inaccurate?
A.   Early settlers were primarily from Italy
B.   The majority of residents live in "conventillos"
C.   It has a very low unemployment rate compared to other neighborhoods in Buenos Aires
D.   It has historically been known as a "bohemian" neighborhood
Question #8
The administration of Buenos Aires Mayor Mauricio Macri created industry-themed districts within the city to:
A.   To increase growth in the city’s northern neighborhoods
B.   Attract immigrants
C.   is solely about people's desire for better environmental conditions
D.   To move away from market-oriented principles in decision-making
E.   Increase investment even though it promised to benefit artistic endeavors
Question #9
Which of the following Buenos Aires neighborhoods borders La Boca?
A.   Villa Riachuelo
B.   Monserrat
C.   Palermo
D.   San Telmo
Question #10
Which of the following is not characteristic of neoliberal urban policies implemented across major Latin American cities?
A.   controlling urban forms
B.   creating more public spaces
C.   Revitalizing urban centers
D.   attacking urban citizens' right to the city

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