LEADERSHIP

Question 1

What is diversity

Answer 1

“Diversity is the presence of difference within a given setting. The presence of difference in a system aid in greater productivity, problem solving, enriched perspectives, and efficiency.”

Question 2

What is equity

Answer 2

Equity is different from diversity. Diversity invites others in, but equity modifies practices to support inclusion and flourishing. The distinction between diversity and equity is important: Diversity is largely numbers-driven, making it easier to measure and calibrate a response. Equity, on the other hand, is largely values-driven.

Question 3

Environmental Equity

Answer 3

Injustice includes the absence of fair treatment and meaningful involvement. The movement toward environmental justice was started primarily by people of color and grew from a recognition that the poor and people of color are those who most often live in or near America’s most polluted environments.

Question 4

Inclusion

Answer 4

Inclusion “demonstrates an environment in which all individuals are treated fairly and respectfully; are valued for their distinctive skills, experiences, and perspectives; have equal access to resources and opportunities; and can contribute fully to the organization’s success.”

Question 5

Social Justice

Answer 5

Social justice requires the examination of both the positive and negative impacts of community improvements on all community members so that all members benefit and no one group or neighborhood is unfairly disadvantaged.

Question 6

Substantial Injury

Answer 6

Social justice requires the examination of both the positive and negative impacts of community improvements on all community members so that all members benefit and no one group or neighborhood is unfairly disadvantaged.

Question 7

Jennifer Keesmaat

Answer 7

Toronto Chief Planner 2012-2017
Opposed Gardiner expressway plans promoted by mayor

Question 8

What is the Freedom of Information Act

Question 9

Likely themes for planning agency organization include:

I. Level of staff seniority
II. Subject area or specialization
III. Functional approach
IV. Long-range vs. current planning

Answer 9

There are different organizational models used in planning agencies. Some are grouped by management vs. current planning vs. advance or long-range planning. Other grouping themes are subject areas (e.g., transportation, housing) vs. functional approach (e.g., planning, regulations, information systems, investment, policy). Level of staff seniority does not make sense as an organizational theme.

Question 10

What year did the term SMART CITIES orginate?

Answer 10

2010 in the UK