6.8

Question 1

built environment

Answer 1

the human-made space in which ppl live, work, and engage in leisure activities on a daily basis

Question 2

smart growth

Answer 2

policies that combat regional sprawl by addressing issues of population density and transportation

Question 3

new urbanism

Answer 3

an approach to city planning that focuses on fostering European style cities of danse settlements, attractive architecture, and housing of different types and prices within walking distance to shopping, restaurants, jobs, and public transportation

Question 4

greenbelt

Answer 4

a zone of grassy, forested, or agricultural land separating urban areas

Question 5

slow growth cities

Answer 5

a city that changes its zoning laws to decrease the rate at which the city spreads horizontally, with the goal of avoiding the negative effects of sprawl

Question 6

positive response to urban design initiatives

Answer 6

local amenities, high quality of life, diminished air pollution, increased physical exercise

Question 7

negative response to urban design initiatives

Answer 7

property value will decrease, affordable housing decrease, restrictions on property owner’s land, existing communities will be disrupted, economical segregation (de facto), historic structures will be destroyed, sprawl will increase