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

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