URBS 310 - Growth and Development of Cities » Fall 2019 » Exam 2

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Question #1
What is not necessarily a determinant for the sustainability of cities?
A.   natural preservation
B.   social equality
C.   economic growth
D.   belong to a trade group
Question #2
Which of the following is true about economic development?
A.   It only serves the short run interests of the broad population
B.   It cannot be supported and promoted by the public sector
C.   It is the creation of jobs and wealth by the private sector
D.   None of the above
Question #3
What is the significance of community participation in urban planning?
A.   It helps affluent residents influence the outcome of decision-making processes for urban planning
B.   It enables residents to take control of their destiny and that of their communities
C.   It isolates individuals in decision-making processes for urban planning
D.   It undermines the power of local government agencies
Question #4
Which of the followings is not part of five categories of social capital?
A.   political participation
B.   creative class
C.   civic engagement
D.   social trust
Question #5
In class we discussed that parks are essential for which of the following purposes:
A.   promoting better health
B.   promoting social ties
C.   promoting family ties
D.   all of the above
Question #6
In class we discussed that one of the reasons for disparity in access to green space is lack of funding. Which of the followings are being utilized by some localities in order to find alternate form of funding for parks.
A.   jump a roos act
B.   Mello-Roos Districts
C.   Quinoa act
D.   none of the above
Question #7
These _______________ were tools that property owners used to prohibit the sale of homes to ethnic minorities.
A.   mortgages
B.   affordable housing
C.   restrictive covenants
D.   suburbanization
Question #8
In the United States, economic restructuring includes:
A.   a shift in population from the Southwest to the Northeast
B.   a decline in the proportion of manufacturing jobs in overall employment
C.   an increase in high-paying jobs for lower-skilled workers
D.   a greater number of people converging to the central city
Question #9
Which of the following characterizes the postwar suburbanization process?
A.   business and economic activities followed suburban construction of housing
B.   military veterans received low-interest loans
C.   accelerated construction of highways
D.   all of the above
Question #10
In the 21st century, urban and suburban areas do not only face growth and development, but also devastation and destruction such as the case of New Orleans. What are some of the forces intervening in the destruction of New Orleans and on the demise of its population?
A.   inappropriate preparedness and emergency response
B.   geography and climate
C.   obsolete infrastructure
D.   all of the above
Question #11
Sustainable planning is_______________________.
A.   the protection of economic factors
B.   meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
C.   zoning land uses that are compatible with existing land uses
D.   the unequal distribution of natural resources
Question #12
Zoning ordinances rationalize _________________.
A.   transnationalism
B.   evictions
C.   depreciation
D.   land use
Question #13
The definition of Social Capital is:
A.   a form of socialism
B.   monetary funds invested in capital improvements
C.   social networks, social organizations, norms, trust, cooperation, solidarity
D.   the redlining of communities of color
Question #14
Gentrification_______________________.
A.   has increased property values in the neighborhood where it takes place
B.   has allowed poor people to own their residence
C.   has increased the number of low-rent housing units in the city
D.   results from Section 8 programs
Question #15
Economic activity connects a metropolitan area.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #16
City development is greatly influenced by stakeholders.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #17
Businesses cluster close to one another within cities to minimize the costs of doing business.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #18
Business incubators are used for developing clean energy for the community consumption.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #19
Federal government took various initiatives to address the issue of unemployment in the localities. One of the initiatives was called manpower training or projects. 
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #20
Needs assessment as an approach for economic development planning can be defined as objective assessment of the municipality’s competitive strengths and weaknesses.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #21
Senate Bill (SB) 375 adopted in 2008 calls on regional transportation planning agencies and local governments to develop strategies for reducing green house gas emissions from passenger vehicles. They plan to use three strategies: low-density development; alternate driving methods to solo driving and congestion pricing.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #22
Highway bypass for small town in Oklahoma had no impact on the small businesses.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #23
The main difference between community development vs. urban planning is that one deals with housing issues while the other does not.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE

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