QUIZZ 2

Question 1

You work for a small city and you want to determine population based on county-level population estimates for the current year. Which of the following would be the best method for estimating population?

Select one:

a.
Symptomatic

b.
Linear

c.
Step-Down

d.
Cohort Survival

Answer 1

County-level information can easily be converted to the town level. Because of the small size of the community, it would be difficult to use the symptomatic and cohort survival methods.

The correct answer is: Step-Down

Question 2

As a planner for the state who specializes in watershed planning, you are assisting a small, but rapidly growing, suburb that is experiencing significant increases in stormwater runoff ad resulting flooding in neighborhoods. Which of the following do you recommend as the best approach for the suburb to pursue?
Select one:

a.
Floodplain regulations

b.
Expand gray infrastructure

c.
Biophilic design principles

d.
Maximum lot coverage regulations

Answer 2

Maximum lot coverage regulations set limits on the amount of land that may be covered by impervious surface and can be helpful in stormwater management. Floodplain regulations only apply to properties in the floodplain and require buildings to be elevated.

The correct answer is: Maximum lot coverage regulations

Question 3

A national organization wanted to estimate the proportion of physically active adults in the nation. The organization decided that it would be nice to have estimates for each state as well. To accomplish this, they took a random sample of adults within each state and combined the data to obtain a national estimate. What type of sampling plan is this?
Select one:

a.
stratified random sampling

b.
simple random sampling

c.
cluster sampling

d.
systematic random sampling

Answer 3

When subpopulations within an overall population vary, it is important to sample each subpopulation independently. In this case, taking a sample for each state. This improves the representativeness of the sample by reducing sampling error.

The correct answer is: stratified random sampling

Question 4

Which of the following is not a step in the subdivision process?
Select one:

a.
Registering the subdivision

b.
The developer surveys the land

c.
Conducting a boundary survey

d.
City Council approves the rezoning

Answer 4

The correct answer is that the City Council approves the rezoning. A rezoning is not associated with the subdivision of land.

The correct answer is: City Council approves the rezoning

Question 5

The required principles of sustainability according to the APA’s Sustaining Places initiative are:
I. Harmony with Nature
II. Healthy Community
III. Interwoven Equity
IV. Resilient Biosphere

a.
I and IV

b.
I, II, and III

c.
All of these are correct.

d.
II and III

Answer 5

While a resilient biosphere is certainly important, it is not a required principle according to the APA’s Sustaining Places initiative. Instead, harmony with nature, healthy community, and interwoven equity are all required to build healthy and prosperous communities.

The correct answer is: I, II, and III

Question 6

Which of the following is/are element(s) of T.J. Kent’s components of an effective master plan as noted in The Urban General Plan?

I. Long range and general
II. Comprehensive and adopted at one time with all elements integrated
III. Focused on the physical development implications of socio-economic policies
IV. Identified as the City Council’s plan
Select one:

a.
I only

b.
I and II

c.
I, II, and III

d.
I, II, III, and IV

Answer 6

T.J. Kent defines the comprehensive plan as a community’s official statement of policies regarding desirable future physical development; the plan should be comprehensive in scope, general in nature, and long-range in perspective.

The correct answer is: I, II, III, and IV

Question 7

The city of Plannersville is developing a downtown plan. Over the last 20 years, the downtown has experienced significant disinvestment. The plan calls for one activity node to be focused on downtown housing with a park in the center. Which of the following would be the most effective method for financing the park?

Select one:

a.
GO bond

b.
LIHTC

c.
Special assessment

d.
Tax Increment Financing

Answer 7

TIFs are best used in blighted areas that have the potential for an increased tax base. A TIF is used to finance public improvements through the increase in tax value on the surrounding property. A GO bond and special assessment could be used, but a TIF would be the most effective and politically feasible option.

The correct answer is: Tax Increment Financing

Question 8

Telephone surveys provide quick data collection, but have which of the following limitations?
Select one:

a.
Can have interviewer bias

b.
High cost

c.
Low response rate

d.
Are statistically invalid

Answer 8

The best answer is that the interviewer can have a bias. Bias can be introduced whenever the surveyor needs to interpret responses. It is not possible to see the respondent’s facial expressions, so the surveyor might interpret certain responses in unintended ways. Telephone surveys are more expensive than mail surveys and online surveys, but they are not considered “prohibitively expensive.” Response rates have been declining, but the sample will be statistically valid if set up correctly.

The correct answer is: Can have interviewer bias

Question 9

Which of the following do TIGER files NOT include?
Select one:

a.
Census blocks

b.
Census tracts

c.
Ethnicity

d.
Roads

Answer 9

The core TIGER/Line Files and Shapefiles do not include demographic data, but they do contain geographic entity codes (GEOIDs) that can be linked to the Census Bureau’s demographic data. They are not embedded in the TIGER files themselves, but can be linked to demographic data. https://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/tiger-line.html

The correct answer is: Ethnicity

Question 10

What type of map uses scales of 1:25,000; 1:50,000; and 1:100,000?
Select one:

a.
United States Geological Survey orthophoto

b.
County soil

c.
USEMA flood plain

d.
United States Geological Survey topographic

Answer 10

These are the scales used in USGS topographic maps.
The correct answer is: United States Geological Survey topographic

Question 11

You are organizing a regional research summit to bring together professionals in the region with researchers at the university. You are organizing a panel that will focus on basic research and how it can be taken into practice. This is known as:
Select one:

a.
Community-engaged research

b.
Translational research

c.
Applied research

d.
Basic research

Answer 11

Translational research aims to make findings from basic science useful for practical applications that enhance human health and well-being. It is practiced in a wide variety, of fields such as environmental science and the health, behavioral, and social sciences.
The correct answer is: Translational research

Question 12

You are the Director of Community and Economic Development for a large city. At a recent City Council meeting, you were directed to develop a response to a report issued by the regional MPO about trends in transportation in the region. Most of the report is focused on the impact cars are having on existing roads and the need for more freeways. The report indicates that the best way to reduce traffic congestion is to build more freeways and HOV lanes. You recognize that traffic is a hot button issue in your community, but you think the answer to traffic congestion is much more complicated than what is presented in the report. You have recently read reports that contradict the argument that building more roads solves traffic problems. In your report to the council, which of the following recommendations should you make?
Select one:

a.
Recommend that the report as submitted be adopted by the City Council, with the stipulation that you will meet with the MPO to express your concerns.

b.
Recommend that key staff and councilmembers meet with the MPO to discuss the recommendations in the report and discuss how the MPO’s findings could be incorporated into long-range transportation planning in the city.

c.
Ask the transportation division of your department to conduct a detailed transportation study and compare this to the findings in the report.

d.
Advise the City Council to reject the report since its recommendations are based on flawed reasoning.

Answer 12

MPOs and regional planning organizations are sometimes accused of prioritizing highway-building at the expense of transit, investment in transportation demand management, or other options. Your best course of action is to promote direct communication and try to emphasize the importance of integrating MPO objectives with the city’s long range transportation planning objectives, which are likely to include transit and other alternatives.

The correct answer is: Recommend that key staff and councilmembers meet with the MPO to discuss the recommendations in the report and discuss how the MPO’s findings could be incorporated into long-range transportation planning in the city.

Question 13

Which of the following areas is not known for all of these examples of cross-jurisdictional planning?
Select one:

a.Portland, OR
b.Columbus, OH
c.Orlando, FL
d.Phoenix, AZ

Answer 13

Orlando, FL

Question 14

You have been hired as a rural planner for a county government. One of the small towns in your jurisdiction has a population of 2,400 people and has indicated that they want to undertake a comprehensive plan. Which of the following elements would likely NOT be included in the comprehensive plan?
Select one:

a.
Transportation and circulation

b.
Zoning

c.
Land use

d.
Housing conditions

Answer 14

Zoning is a part of the implementation of a comprehensive plan, and although zoning ideally conforms with the plan, it is usually not included as part of the comprehensive plan. Land use, housing, and transportation/circulation are common subjects included in a comprehensive plan.

The correct answer is: Zoning

Question 15

You recently read about a community in Colorado that used a meeting in a box technique where the public was provided with a box filled with discussion questions, popcorn, and paper and pencils to take notes. The idea was to have people get together with neighbors and then mail back their boxes. You want to undertake a similar approach, which will allow you to discuss traffic calming approaches with neighborhood residents in small informal discussions. Which of the following techniques best meets your needs:
Select one:

a.
Focus Group

b.
Plebiscite

c.
Interview

d.
Coffee Klatch

Answer 15

A coffee klatch is a small, informal discussion with a group of people in a private home with light refreshments. The planner typically has a short presentation followed by questions and discussion.
The correct answer is: Coffee Klatch

Question 16

Operations and long-term maintenance costs should be considered in which of the following budgeting techniques?
Select one:

a.
Planning Programming Budget System

b.
Performance budgeting

c.
Zero-Based Budget

d.
Capital Improvement Plan

Answer 16

The best answer is CIP because it can include operating costs and long-term maintenance costs. PPBS is about linking planning and budgeting and making the budget reflect objectives, strategies, and plans. Performance budgeting ties budgets to performance objectives. Zero-based budgeting starts from a “zero base,” and every function within an organization is analyzed for its needs and costs.

The correct answer is: Capital Improvement Plan

Question 17

As the Planning Director in Dallas, you just completed an update to your comprehensive plan and as a result are now updating the capital improvement program (CIP). The update to the CIP should include which of the following?
I. Land acquisitions
II. Police cars
III. Pavement repairs
IV. Concurrency
Select one:

a.
II and III

b.
I, II, and III

c.
I and IV

d.
I, II, III, and IV

Answer 17

According to “Planning and Urban Design Standards,” a capital improvements program (CIP) is typically a five- to seven-year plan for planning and funding public facilities and infrastructure. It includes both the construction of new facilities and the rehabilitation or replacement of existing capital facilities. A key element is the link between growth in a community and timing of capital investments—also known as concurrency.

The correct answer is: I and IV

Question 18

A charette is best used for…

a.
a project with a primary “visionary” or sole leader.

b.
a design project that does not require participatory planning to be successful.

c.
a planning project with a long-term design and implementation plan.

d.
a visible design project that will impact people’s lives.

Answer 18

A charrette is an intense, short-term workshop that strives to design a land use planning project or envision a solution to a planning problem. Charrettes are best for uniting multiple stakeholders in close collaboration on a distinct project that people will interact with often, such as a public park or transportation station or system.

The correct answer is: a visible design project that will impact people’s lives.

Question 19

Of the following, which is the highest rung on Arnstein’s Ladder of Citizen Participation?

a.
Consultation

b.
Participation

c.
Partnership

d.
Therapy

Answer 19

The Arnstein Ladder of Citizen Participation steps are as follows (in ascending order): Manipulation, Therapy, Informing, Consultation, Placation, Partnership, Delegated Power, Citizen Control.

The correct answer is: Partnership

Question 20

The City Engineer has recently completed the capital improvement program. In an effort to synchronize development with capital improvements, which of the following regulatory techniques should be implemented?
Select one:

a.
Large-lot zoning

b.
Moratorium

c.
Concurrency requirement

d.
Building permit caps

Answer 20

The correct answer is concurrency. A concurrency requirement means that development cannot occur until capital improvements are in place.

The correct answer is: Concurrency requirement

Question 21

Which of the following uses might require a conditional use permit?
Select one:

a.
Single-family home

b.
Apartment building

c.
Warehouse

d.
Church

Answer 21

A church may require a conditional use permit.

The correct answer is: Church

Question 22

You are evaluating a new district plan to determine the extent to which it meets the city’s connectivity goals. You calculate a connectivity index and write in your report:
Select one:

a.
The district plan has a low ratio, but could be improved by reducing the number of dead-end and cul-de-sac streets.

b.
The district plan has a low ratio, indicating that the district is well connected.

c.
The district plan has a high ratio, indicating that the district is poorly connected.

d.
The district plan has a high ratio, but could be reduced by reducing the number of dead-end and cul-de-sac streets.

Answer 22

A roadway connectivity index refers to the density of connections in a road network and the directness of links. A well-connected road has many short links and intersections, with minimal dead ends. As the connectivity increases, travelers have more route options and more direct travel between destinations. There are several methods to calculate ratios: the higher the ratio, the greater the connectivity.

The correct answer is: The district plan has a low ratio, but could be improved by reducing the number of dead-end and cul-de-sac streets.

Question 23

Which of the following is the best way to resolve a conflict in the community?
Select one:

a.
A referendum

b.
Consensus building

c.
Mediation

d.
Delphi method

Answer 23

Mediation can be effective when you are working with a large group, but for a community, consensus building is more effective. Consensus building (also called collaborative problem solving or collaboration) is essentially mediation of a conflict which involves many parties. While consensus building is probably most often used in environmental disputes, it is applicable to many other kinds of public policy disputes as well at the community, state, and international levels.

The correct answer is: Consensus building

Question 24

What is the annual rate of interest paid on a bond that a borrower pays to the bondholder?
Select one:

a.
General obligation rate

b.
Bond rate

c.
Coupon rate

d.
Certificate of obligation rate

Answer 24

The coupon rate is the rate of interest for bonds, notes, and other securities.

The correct answer is: Coupon rate

Question 25

As the planning director for a large city with a struggling downtown, you have decided to undertake a SmartCode planning process. Which of the following public participation tools would be the most appropriate? Select one: a. Hold a public hearing b. Host a design charrette c. Create a downtown newsletter d. Organize a stakeholder meeting

Answer 25

Explanation: As part of the SmartCode procedures, a design charrette is held to determine the pedestrian sheds, transects, and design guidelines for the planning area. Other techniques could be useful, but the charrette is essential as part of the SmartCode process. The correct answer is: Host a design charrette

Question 26

As the planner for the city of Growthville, the homebuilders association has requested a meeting with you to discuss the city’s development fees, which are being reviewed and could potentially be increased. You consult with the city attorney in advance of the meeting and review with her the planning department's process of evaluating the fees. Based on the Dolan case, which of the following is the city attorney most likely to find legally defensible? Select one: a. You divide the city into sewer districts and project the population growth and expected land uses for each district. You determine the expected amount and cost of off-site improvements needed to support growth. You determine the proportionate impact of each land use on the sewer system and allocate a portion of the cost on a per unit basis for residential and a per square foot basis for commercial uses. b. You divide the city into sewer districts and project the population growth and expected land uses for each district. You determine the expected amount and cost of on-site and off-site improvements needed to support growth. You determine the proportionate impact of each land use on the sewer system and allocate a portion of the cost on a per unit basis for residential and a per square foot basis for commercial uses. c. You determine the city-wide cost of sewer improvements needed based on the projected population growth. You decide to increase the residential impact fees by the amount needed to cover the cost of the sewer improvements. d. You determine the city-wide cost of sewer improvements needed based on the projected population growth. You determine that instead of paying fees, development projects should dedicate land to support the expansion of sewer infrastructure.

Answer 26

In the Dolan v. City of Tigard case, the court found that the exaction on a property must be roughly proportional in nature and extent to the impact of the proposed land development. Among the answer choices, the best answer is allocating the proportionate impact based on land use for the off-site improvements. Off-site improvements are ones for which only a portion of the impact would be created by individual development, while on-site improvements can typically be fully attributed to the development. The correct answer is: You divide the city into sewer districts and project the population growth and expected land uses for each district. You determine the expected amount and cost of off-site improvements needed to support growth. You determine the proportionate impact of each land use on the sewer system and allocate a portion of the cost on a per unit basis for residential and a per square foot basis for commercial uses.

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Ebenezer Howard's Garden Cities? Select one: a. They were surrounded by open space b. They were to include housing, retail, and industry c. They included only single-family housing d. They were connected by railways

Answer 27

Garden cities included a mix of housing types, included duplexes and multi-family units. The correct answer is: They included only single-family housing

Question 28

Why do planners use economic forecasting? Select one: a. To determine the budget for the next year b. To determine capital facilities needs c. To provide a basis for determining land use d. To determine the demand for retail space

Answer 28

Economic forecasting helps to determine the growth in jobs in the community, which translates to demand for commercial business land uses. The correct answer is: To provide a basis for determining land use

Question 29

Since 1950, annual energy consumption in the United States is: Select one: a. Decreasing b. Staying the same c. Increasing

Answer 29

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, annual energy consumption increased dramatically between 1950 and 2000. Since 2000, there has been some leveling off. Of course, it is important to note that U.S. population has more than doubled since 1950. The correct answer is: Increasing

Question 30

Which of the following would be the most effective methodology for conducting an environmental impact statement? Select one: a. Scoping b. None of the above c. Checklists d. Networks

Answer 30

The Scoping Report (including Plan of Study for Ennvironmental Impact Assessment) requires descriptions of the proposed activity, any feasible and reasonable alternatives, the property and the environment that might be affected, and the manner in which the biological, social, economic, and cultural aspects of the environment may be impacted by the proposed activity. The Scoping Report will also detail the public participation process undertaken. The correct answer is: Scoping

Question 31

For which of the following could the AICP Ethics Officer revoke a member’s certification, after following procedures outlined in the Code of Ethics? Select one: a. A member was called before a court to testify in a court case b. A member knowingly infringed on the copyright of another person c. A member fails to pay a traffic ticket and has a warrant out for their arrest d. A member was involved in a traffic accident that results in the death of a pedestrian

Answer 31

Section E Discipline of Members in the AICP Code of Ethics states “Conduct covered by this section shall include, but not be limited to, a finding in a civil case that the member has engaged in defamation or similar unlawful action, has knowingly infringed the copyright or other intellectual property of another, or has engaged in perjury.” The correct answer is: A member knowingly infringed on the copyright of another person

Question 32

Recent news stories about drinking water contamination in a neighboring region led to public concern about the safety of your city's public water supply. You prepare a public presentation for the city council explaining how the city is protecting the drinking water supply. You emphasize that the best way the city is protecting the drinking water supply is by: Select one: a. Estuary restoration b. Requiring separation from development and the water supply c. Educate citizens on avoiding putting chemicals down the drain d. Anti-dumping regulations

Answer 32

Separation from a water supply is an effective way to protect water quality. The separation can be 200 or more feet –– depending on soil conditions and water flow. The correct answer is: Requiring separation from development and the water supply

Question 33

As part of the development review team, you are the lead planner reviewing a proposal to redevelop a 50-acre parcel into a single-family subdivision. As part of your review you are concerned that the site may have been used for toxic waste in the past. In your staff report you write that you are concerned that the site may be a: Select one: a. Drosscape b. Blueway c. Locally Undesirable Land Use d. Greenfield

Answer 33

In your staff report, you express your concern that the site may be a Drosscape. Drosscape is an urban design framework that examines urbanized regions as the product of past economic and industrial processes. The concept focuses on the redesign and adaptive reuse of “waste landscapes” within regions. The correct answer is: Drosscape

Question 34

A property owner plants some very tall trees in their yard that block sunlight to a neighboring yard. Under what circumstances could the neighbor with the blocked sunlight compel the neighbor with the tall trees to have their trees removed? Select one: a. If the neighbor with blocked sunlight is able to obtain a solar access easement b. If the tree-planting neighbor did not properly notify the neighboring property about their plan to plant tall trees c. If the neighbor is able to gain the support of the planning commission d. If the neighbor secures enough votes from the planning commission

Answer 34

Private easements occur when a property owner sells an easement to an individual. A property owner who has granted a solar access easement to their neighbor may not be allowed to plant trees or construct buildings, either of which would block sunlight, next to the easement. The correct answer is: If the neighbor with blocked sunlight is able to obtain a solar access easement

Question 35

Economic base analysis looks at the current economic situation to determine future economic possibilities. Economic base analysis includes which of the following? Select one: a. Projections of future job growth b. A current inventory of office and industrial space and occupancy c. An assessment of current employment by industry d. All of these are included in an economic base analysis.

Answer 35

Economic base analysis was developed as part of the Regional Plan of New York and its Environs in 1928. This analysis divides industries into two categories. Basic industries are those that can export from a region. For example, automobiles can be exported. Economic base analysis compares employment in the region to national levels of employment in the same industry. In this case only the employment data by industry would be used to complete the economic base analysis. The correct answer is: An assessment of current employment by industry

Question 36

Which of the following tools was used to gain public feedback about the World Trade Center proposals developed by the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation? Select one: a. Interactive Geographic Information System b. Online discussion forums c. Electronic town hall meeting d. Online deliberative polling

Answer 36

The Lower Manhattan Development Corporation and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey held an online discussion via an electronic town hall meeting to gain feedback on proposals for the world trade center site redevelopment. The correct answer is: Electronic town hall meeting

Question 37

What is the name of a fund established to manage the revenues and expenditures of a golf course? Select one: A. revenue fund B. general fund C. enterprise fund D. bond fund

Answer 37

An enterprise fund is an account established to manage the revenues and expenditures of a self-sufficient activity such as a golf course, zoo, parking garage, minor league baseball park etc. From Washington State's Office of Financial Management: "Enterprise Funds account for any activity for which a fee is charged to external users for goods or services." -- so that would describe a golf course. "Special Revenue Funds account for the proceeds of specific revenue sources. The fund is used to record the proceeds from specific revenue sources for which fund usage is restricted." Note that a revenue bond is issued by a municipality and backed by a specific stream of revenue (like building a stadium). The correct answer is: enterprise fund

Question 38

Which of the following was most important for advancing environmental justice? Select one: a. Clean Water Act b. National Environmental Policy Act c. Executive Order 12898 d. Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health Act

Answer 38

Executive Order 12898 (https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1994-02-16/html/94-3685.htm) stated that federal actions shall address environmental justice in minority and low-income populations. Every federal agency has as its mission to try to address environmental justice. The correct answer is: Executive Order 12898

Question 39

The metropolitan waste management landfill is making plans for a major expansion to handle the region’s waste management needs over the next 20 years. The City Manager has requested that you, as a planner, prepare a position paper that describes any environmental justice issues. Which of the following would be an environmental justice issue? Select one: a. Discrimination according to race, religion, or income status in any program receiving state financial assistance b. Discrimination in any program receiving federal financial assistance c. Housing discrimination d. Job discrimination

Answer 39

The correct answer is discrimination in any program receiving federal financial assistance. Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act prohibits intentional discrimination on the grounds of race, color, or national origin under any program receiving federal financial assistance. In 1994, President Clinton signed an Executive Order that directed all federal agencies to ensure that their policies and practices do not have disproportionate adverse environmental or health impacts on low-income or minority communities. The correct answer is: Discrimination in any program receiving federal financial assistance

Question 40

You are a planner in California working on an integrated regional water management plan. Which of the following outreach strategies would be best for communities possibly affected by environmental justice issues? Select one: a. Identify water agencies and irrigation districts in all areas b. Work with public agencies and non-profit staff to facilitate outreach efforts c. Place information, documents and other materials in local libraries d. All of the above

Answer 40

All of these items should be a component of a public outreach strategy intended to reach into communities that could be affected by environmental justice issues. The correct answer is: All of the above

Question 41

A housing development is being considered for approval by the local government you work for. Your boss has asked you to prepare a Fiscal Impact Analysis. Which of the following best describes what you should focus your analysis on? Select one: a. The expected benefit of public infrastructure to be provided by the developer. b. The cost of providing service to all residential development in the community. c. The cost of providing service to the new development. d. The expected population and employment growth.

Answer 41

Fiscal Impact Analysis involves estimating the net impact on government of a particular project. Fiscal impact analysis seeks to connect planning and local economics by estimating the public costs and revenues that result from property investments. The correct answer is: The cost of providing service to the new development.

Question 42

As part of the comprehensive plan, the staff created a goals-achievement matrix. It is now time to use the matrix. At what point in the process are you: Select one: a. Evaluation of alternatives b. Data collection c. Goal setting d. Plan evaluation

Answer 42

The Goals-Achievement Matrix can be used in plan evaluation to aid in seeing where implementation has been achieved and where revisions may be necessary. The correct answer is: Plan evaluation

Question 43

As part of the comprehensive plan, the staff created a goals-achievement matrix. It is now time to use the matrix. At what point in the process are you: Select one: a. Evaluation of alternatives b. Data collection c. Goal setting d. Plan evaluation

Answer 43

The Goals-Achievement Matrix can be used in plan evaluation to aid in seeing where implementation has been achieved and where revisions may be necessary. The correct answer is: Plan evaluation

Question 44

Which of the following is not a case that was heard before the U.S. Supreme Court? Select one: a. Village of Belle Terre v. Boraas b. Eubank v. City of Richmond c. Golden v. Planning Board of the Town of Ramapo d. Village of Euclid v. Ambler Realty

Answer 44

In Golden v. Ramapo (1972) the Court of Appeals of New York (the highest court in the state) marked the first time in the U.S. that a town was legally approved to control its own growth. At issue was a planned development system the town adopted in 1969 as a way to effectuate its 1966 master plan. The correct answer is: Golden v. Planning Board of the Town of Ramapo

Question 45

Satisficing is a decision-making strategy that entails searching through the available alternatives until an acceptable threshold is met. For example, given the constraints of time, money, and other resources, a planner will make a decision to achieve a given goal. Who is the person who introduced the concept of satisficing? Select one: a. Peter Calthorpe b. Alfred Bettman c. Lawrence Veiller d. Herbert Simon

Answer 45

Herbert Simon was best known for satisficing. The correct answer is: Herbert Simon

Question 46

As a planner working for a rural county, you have been asked to draft a definition of homelessness. You are considering using the definition used by the federal government, but you have a concern. Which of the following might be the basis for your concern? Select one: a. The federal government definition is problematic in rural areas because there are few shelters. b. There is no federal definition of homelessness. c. The definition of homelessness that the federal government uses is not legal and is only used for descriptive purposes. d. The definition used by the federal government is biased towards rural areas.

Answer 46

Federal law defines a homeless person as one who, "lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence ... and has a primary night residency that is: a shelter or a public or private place not designed for, or ordinarily used as, a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings." This definition works well in large urban communities, but is problematic in assessing the status of homeless persons in rural areas where there are few shelters. The correct answer is: The federal government definition is problematic in rural areas because there are few shelters.

Question 47

As a planner, you are asked to identify up to two hostile public spaces from a list of five spaces within your assigned community district. Of the following, which would you flag as potential spaces for redesign? I. A paved and tree-shaded dining area with benches and picnic tables within walking distance of a local state park II. A flower garden with a statue honoring a local cultural leader III. A set of large concrete stairs in the district center with ample seating space and a designated security guard IV. A steep and scenic walking trail alongside a frequently busy highway V. A Boxville park with storage unit stalls for rent by local entrepreneurs a. II and IV b. I and III c. IV and V d. III and IV

Answer 47

Space III is inaccessible to elderly and disabled residents due to its central stair element— no mention is made of a ramp. Concrete is also not a comfortable material for outdoor seating, and the constant presence of a security guard may leave residents feeling overpoliced and unsafe. Space IV is described as scenic, but it poses two safety risks by being both steep and next to a busy highway. The correct answer is: III and IV

Question 48

What were the main provisions of the 1949 Housing Act? Select one: a. Federal financing for slum clearance and increased authorization for FHA mortgage insurance b. Federal financing for slum clearance and subsidy for public housing c. Federal and state financing for slum clearance d. Increased authorization for FHA mortgage insurance and funding for public housing that was limited to 100,000 units

Answer 48

The main components of the National Housing Act of 1949 included federal financing for slum clearance programs associated with urban restoration projects in American cities (Title I), increased authorization for the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) mortgage insurance (Title II), and money to build more than 800,000 public houses. The correct answer is: Federal financing for slum clearance and increased authorization for FHA mortgage insurance

Question 49

What were the main provisions of the 1949 Housing Act? Select one: a. Federal financing for slum clearance and increased authorization for FHA mortgage insurance b. Federal financing for slum clearance and subsidy for public housing c. Federal and state financing for slum clearance d. Increased authorization for FHA mortgage insurance and funding for public housing that was limited to 100,000 units

Answer 49

The main components of the National Housing Act of 1949 included federal financing for slum clearance programs associated with urban restoration projects in American cities (Title I), increased authorization for the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) mortgage insurance (Title II), and money to build more than 800,000 public houses. The correct answer is: Federal financing for slum clearance and increased authorization for FHA mortgage insurance

Question 50

The Housing Act of 1954 created which of the following? Select one: a. Urban renewal and the enterprise program b. Funds for urban renewal and federal assistance for local planning c. HOPE VI d. HOME Investment Partnerships Program

Answer 50

In addition to creating the section 701 comprehensive planning program (federal planning assistance to local governments), the Housing Act of 1954 provided funds for urban renewal. The HOPE VI housing program started in 1992 and provided funds for mixed-income housing using New Urbanist and defensible space urban design principles. The HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) was created in 1990 and is a federal block grant program administered by HUD. The correct answer is: Funds for urban renewal and federal assistance for local planning

Question 51

You are the planner for a small but rapidly growing suburb. The council has directed you to implement a development impact fee ordinance. Which of the following would you do first? Select one: a. Determine how performance of the development impact fee would be measured b. Ask whether developers would support a development impact fee c. Consult with the city attorney on the text of the ordinance. d. Determine the infrastructure costs associated with new development using local data.

Answer 51

Development Impact Fees are controversial and will likely be opposed by developers. Before a development impact fee ordinance could be considered, planners would need to first determine what the costs associated with new development actually are. This would need to happen before consulting an attorney about the text of the ordinance, or determining how performance might be measured, and asking whether developers would support it. The correct answer is: Determine the infrastructure costs associated with new development using local data.

Question 52

You are the planner for a small but rapidly growing suburb. The council has directed you to implement a development impact fee ordinance. Which of the following would you do first? Select one: a. Determine how performance of the development impact fee would be measured b. Ask whether developers would support a development impact fee c. Consult with the city attorney on the text of the ordinance. d. Determine the infrastructure costs associated with new development using local data.

Answer 52

Development Impact Fees are controversial and will likely be opposed by developers. Before a development impact fee ordinance could be considered, planners would need to first determine what the costs associated with new development actually are. This would need to happen before consulting an attorney about the text of the ordinance, or determining how performance might be measured, and asking whether developers would support it. The correct answer is: Determine the infrastructure costs associated with new development using local data.

Question 53

Who designed Columbia, Maryland? Select one: a. Daniel Burnham b. Frank Lloyd Wright c. Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr d. James Rouse

Answer 53

James Rouse was the developer that conceived of Columbia, Maryland. Rouse strongly believed in the new cities movement that by proper design blight could be eliminated. The correct answer is: James Rouse

Question 54

Which of the following is not true about the Sierra Club? Select one: a. It was founded in the 1960s by a California-based conservationist group b. It was founded by the conservationist John Muir in 1892 c. It is the nation's largest environmental organization d. It recently opposed CA Senate Bill 827 which promoted high-density housing

Answer 54

The Sierra Club was founded in 1892 by conservationist John Muir. With more than 3 million members, it is the largest environmental organization in the U.S. It recently came under criticism for opposing high-density housing development in California (CA Senate Bill 827). The correct answer is: It was founded in the 1960s by a California-based conservationist group

Question 55

APA filed an amicus curiae brief in support of an eminent domain action taken by a U.S. city. The brief argued that one way to reduce the advantage developers experience in greenfield development is to use eminent domain to assemble tracts of land in high-density urban areas. This brief was filed in support of which case? Select one: a. Sierra Club v. Morton b. Kelo v. City of New London c. Lingle v. Chevron d. Village of Euclid v. Ambler Realty

Answer 55

Kelo v. City of New London was a court case focused on land assembly using eminent domain The correct answer is: Kelo v. City of New London

Question 56

The Division Director you hired has been on the job for almost a year, you have heard from people a mix of opinions about the employee’s performance. You want to create a development plan for this director. In order to understand how to best understand the employee’s strengths and weaknesses you decide to: Select one: a. Host a focus group b. Complete a performance checklist c. Interview the division director d. Conduct a 360 degree evaluation

Answer 56

A 360 degree evaluation allows employees to receive feedback from people they report to, peers, and people that work for employees. The correct answer is: Conduct a 360 degree evaluation

Question 57

Which of the following would be most like to be used to characterize the hallmarks of exemplary planning leadership? I. Understanding the values of planning commissioners or elected leaders II. Being open to new ideas III. Being able to generate enthusiasm IV. Being able to take direction from anyone in the organization, not just a supervisor Select one: a. I, II and III only b. I and IV only c. II and III only d. I, III and IV only

Answer 57

Great planning managers are also leaders. In addition to focusing on problem solving (rather than focusing on why problems cannot be solved), great leaders have a visionary and entrepreneurial perspective, an openness to new ideas, a willingness to work collaboratively, and the ability to generate enthusiasm and respect. The correct answer is: II and III only

Question 58

Which of the following characterizes the organization of a planning agency that is horizontally integrated and grouped by time frame? Select one: a. Environment, human services, transportation b. Management, current planning, advance planning c. Transportation, land use, housing d. Management, human resources, legal counsel

Answer 58

Planning agencies are often organized such that certain functions are grouped together within a department. A common approach is horizontal integration grouped by time frame: management (e.g., human resources, board staffing, information technology); current planning (e.g., permitting, environmental assessments, project management); and advance or long-range planning (e.g., strategic plans and master/comprehensive/general plans). The correct answer is: Management, current planning, advance planning

Question 59

Which of the following characterizes the organization of a planning agency that is horizontally integrated and grouped by time frame? Select one: a. Environment, human services, transportation b. Management, current planning, advance planning c. Transportation, land use, housing d. Management, human resources, legal counsel

Answer 59

Planning agencies are often organized such that certain functions are grouped together within a department. A common approach is horizontal integration grouped by time frame: management (e.g., human resources, board staffing, information technology); current planning (e.g., permitting, environmental assessments, project management); and advance or long-range planning (e.g., strategic plans and master/comprehensive/general plans). The correct answer is: Management, current planning, advance planning

Question 60

Who was the father of the modern housing code? Select one: a. Lawrence Veiller b. Saul Alinsky c. Edward Bassett d. Alfred Bettman

Answer 60

Lawrence Veiller is the father of the modern housing code. He was concerned with housing conditions for those who are low income. He produced a Tenement Exhibition with proposals for New York City. He went on to become secretary of the New York State Tenement House Commission and drafted the New York State Tenement House Act of 1901 that established basic housing laws - including fire exits and running water for bathrooms in every tenement. The correct answer is: Lawrence Veiller

Question 61

What technique can be used to find the optimum design solution on a project? Select one: a. Zero Based Budgeting b. Linear programming c. Program Evaluation and Review Technique d. Critical path programming

Answer 61

Linear programming is a method for determining an optimal solution. This could apply to a number of planning projects, such as a regional development plan. Critical path programming and PERT are about the optimal scheduling of tasks. Zero-based budgeting is a method of budgeting in which all expenses have to be justified for each new period. The correct answer is: Linear programming

Question 62

Which of the following US Supreme Court cases was responsible for putting forth the "severity of the burden" rather than the "substantially advances" test for takings cases? Select one: a. Kelo v. City of New London b. Rapanos v. United States c. Lingle v. Chevron d. Agins v. Tiburon

Answer 62

In Lingle v. Chevron the Court found that the takings clause should be based on the severity of the burden that the regulation imposes upon property rights and not whether the effect of the regulation is to “substantially advance” governmental interest. The substantially advances clause came from Agins v. Tiburon. The correct answer is: Lingle v. Chevron

Question 63

The metal fabrication industry has a location quotient of 0.50. This industry: Select one: a. Results in a shift of employment share b. Is an import industry c. Is an export industry d. Neither import or export industry

Answer 63

The metal fabrication industry is an import industry. A score lower than one means importing employment and greater than one means exporting employment The correct answer is: Is an import industry

Question 64

What agency manages the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program, and what mechanism is used to award credits? Select one: a. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, using public housing programs b. Federal Housing Administration, using mortgage insurance c. All of these are correct d. State housing agencies, using the state's Qualified Allocation Plan

Answer 64

States manage the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program through a state housing finance agency. The state housing agency has wide discretion in determining which projects to award credits, and applications are considered under the state's "Qualified Allocation Plan" (QAP). The correct answer is: State housing agencies, using the state's Qualified Allocation Plan

Question 65

A senior planner is responsible for developing a mail survey of citizen opinions of the city's bikeway system. In general terms, what would be a reasonable expectation for the percentage of mail surveys returned? Select one: a. 0.6 b. 0.8 c. 0.4 d. 0.2

Answer 65

Survey response rates for mail surveys are generally low, so 20% is the best answer. It should be noted, however, that response rates vary significantly based on how the survey is conducted (is it included in a utility bill? Is it targeting a specific area on a specific topic that affects the area? Is there an incentive offered, such as a cash payment?) The correct answer is: 0.2

Question 66

The Village of Mariemont, designated as a National Historic Landmark, is interesting for planners because it was: Select one: a. Based on Burgess’ Concentric Zone model b. The nation’s first historic district c. The first Garden City in the U.S. d. Modeled on Garden City principles

Answer 66

Mariemont was designed by John Nolen based on Garden City principles. It was also one of the earliest Garden Cities to be designed with the automobile in mind. The correct answer is: Modeled on Garden City principles

Question 67

The Capital Improvements Advisory Board has been charged with creating the city’s Capital Improvement Plan. Staff have requested $756 million in improvements, but the plan can only include $400 million due to debt financing constraints. The Board members are having a difficult time deciding which projects to move forward. As the staff member supporting the Board you decide to incorporate a Multiattribute Utility Analysis because: Select one: a. Multi-attribute Utility Analysis will allow for weight to be assigned the various values and for different alternatives to be evaluated. b. Multi-attribute Utility Analysis is an important step in conservation planning c. Multi-attribute Utility Analysis is more effective than performing multiple cost-benefit analyses d. Multi-attribute Utility Analysis makes it easy to elicit consumer preferences

Answer 67

Multi-attribute Utility Analysis allows for weighting of a series of values dimensions. For example, participants are given a number of points that can be allocated between the value dimensions or participants can be asked which of two values is more important. The correct answer is: Multi-attribute Utility Analysis will allow for weight to be assigned the various values and for different alternatives to be evaluated.

Question 68

What is a metropolitan statistical area? Select one: a. A census designated place that includes a central city plus adjacent communities to which it is linked economically b. A census designated place that includes a central city plus adjacent communities to which it is linked physically c. A census designated place that includes a small city plus adjacent communities to which it is linked physically d. A census designated place that includes a central city plus adjacent communities to which it is linked geographically

Answer 68

A Metropolitan statistical area is a census designated place that includes a central city plus adjacent communities to which it is linked economically. The correct answer is: A census designated place that includes a central city plus adjacent communities to which it is linked economically

Question 69

According to the U.S. Census, a Micropolitan Statistical Area can be described as which of the following? Select one: a. Urban areas in the United States based around an urban cluster (urban area) with a population of 10,000 to 49,999. b. A geographic entity, as defined by the Federal Office of the Census for use by federal statistical agencies, that is based on the concept of an area with a large population c. A geographic entity, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget for use by federal statistical agencies, that is based on the concept of a core area with a small central population nucleus d. A geographic entity, as defined by the Federal Office of the Census for use by federal statistical agencies, that is based on the idea of a conglomeration of large cities

Answer 69

Defined by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), are urban areas in the United States based around an urban cluster (urban area) with a population of 10,000 to 49,999. The correct answer is: Urban areas in the United States based around an urban cluster (urban area) with a population of 10,000 to 49,999.

Question 70

Over 82% of Americans now live in urban areas. Which is an untrue statement about the urbanization of the US? Select one: a. Young professionals and Baby Boomers are the key populations moving into cities b. The Western U.S. is the most urbanized part of the country today c. About one-fifth of US states still have a majority rural population d. Net migration, rather than higher birth rates, is driving the growth of urban areas

Answer 70

Only 4 states have a majority rural population: Maine, Vermont, West Virginia and Mississippi The correct answer is: About one-fifth of US states still have a majority rural population

Question 71

What did the Indian Reorganization Act provide for? I. Designation of reservations for Native Americans II. Organization of Native Americans residing on reservations III. Adoption of constitutions for Native Americans living on reservations IV. Legalization of gaming on reservation properties Select one: a. I only b. I and II only c. II and III only d. I, II, III, and IV

Answer 71

Organization of Native Americans and adoption of constitutions. The 1934 Act allowed Native Americans to adopt a constitution and organize for their common welfare. The correct answer is: II and III only

Question 72

A tribal designated statistical area is? Select one: a. A unit drawn by tribes that do not have a recognized area. b. A unit delineated by the Census in partnership with federally recognized tribes. c. A unit drawn which recognizes an area for a tribe determined by the State Government. d. A unit only used in 29 states and usually corresponds to a municipality.

Answer 72

Tribal-designated statistical areas (TDSAs) are statistical geographic areas identified and delineated by the U.S. Census Bureau in partnership with federally recognized tribes that do not have a reservation or off-reservation trust land and are not located in Alaska, Hawaii, or Oklahoma” The correct answer is: A unit delineated by the Census in partnership with federally recognized tribes.

Question 73

You have been working with a coalition of nonprofits, the Centers for Disease Control, and the City to develop a program to bring new business development into low-income neighborhoods on the east side of the city. The coalition is focused on fostering community capitalism and having for-profit businesses invest in job creation in low-income neighborhoods. The coalition has determined the best opportunity to stimulate business development is through: Select one: a. Community Development Corporation b. Pursuing state and federal grant opportunities c. New Markets Tax Credit Program d. Forming a local business association

Answer 73

The New Markets Tax Credit Program spurs business development by providing tax credit incentives to investors for equity investments in Community Development Entities. The Community Development Entities then invest in development in low-income communities. The correct answer is: New Markets Tax Credit Program

Question 74

What is the average width of a parking space in a parking lot? Select one: a. 11 feet b. 5 feet c. 9 feet d. 7 feet

Answer 74

The width of a parking space can range from 7.5 feet for a compact car to 9 feet for a standard vehicle. Code requirements can be written for varying widths. The correct answer is: 9 feet The average length is 18 feet

Question 75

The benefits of a participatory approach include: I. Promoting buy-in to the evaluation II. Empowering participants as it facilitates building evaluation capacity within the community III. Collecting key data around community engagement IV. Creating space to obtain input from all participants a. I and IV b. I, II, and IV c. All of these are benefits of a participatory approach. d. II and III

Answer 75

While collecting data is an important method of evaluating the participatory approach, it is not a benefit of the participatory approach overall. The correct answer is: I, II, and IV

Question 76

Which of the following is a financial projection that includes an income statement for a real estate project that shows the capital cost, operating revenue and expenses, and return on investment for one or more years? Select one: a. Capital improvement program b. Financial feasibility analysis c. Capital budget d. Pro forma

Answer 76

Pro forma is the best answer. A Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is a plan to fund infrastructure and building improvements over a fixed period of several years. A capital budget is a budget for large expenses or investments. A financial feasibility analysis uses project costs and revenue forecasts to evaluate the overall financial feasibility of a project, but it is not specifically about real estate. The correct answer is: Pro forma

Question 77

As the new director of planning you are reviewing the management of the department. As one example, you want to document the department’s progress in implementing the city’s comprehensive plan. Which of the following would be the most appropriate to use? Select one: a. Goals Achievement Matrix b. Linear Programming c. GANTT Chart d. A program monitoring system

Answer 77

A program monitoring system documents progress, collects feedback and allows for plan revisions as needed. The correct answer is: A program monitoring system

Question 78

You are charged with redeveloping a 25-acre former public housing site into a office park. You need to conduct a fiscal analysis that estimates the average costs of the proposed office development. This is known as: Select one: a. Proportional Valuation Method b. Employment Anticipation Method c. Service Standard Method d. Case Study Method

Answer 78

A fiscal analysis that estimates the average costs of the proposed office development is known as the Proportional Valuation Method. The proportional valuation method examines increases in community revenues and expenditures related to development. Specific expenditures and revenues are allocated to land uses. Costs and revenues are allocated to residential, commercial and industrial land uses in proportion to the share each represents of the total property base as reflected in property value. After costs and revenues are allocated, a current cost per acre by land use type is estimated and this is then applied to the development. The correct answer is: Proportional Valuation Method

Question 79

You are a neighborhood planner that is responsible for presenting a draft housing plan to a 50-member neighborhood organization. Which of the following should you do? Select one: a. Ask the neighborhood organization leaders to determine the best presentation method. b. Host an open house. c. Host a design charrette. d. Make a one-time group presentation.

Answer 79

The other options are all reasonable ways to engage citizens, however starting by talking to neighborhood leaders to design an ideal participation process would be best. The correct answer is: Ask the neighborhood organization leaders to determine the best presentation method.

Question 80

Which of the following is a feature of Radburn, New Jersey? Select one: a. It was originally designed for 25,000 people and it did not include mixed uses b. It was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr., and it was planned for 20,000 residents c. It was originally designed for 30,000 people and it called for a mix of uses d. It was designed as a suburb of New York and construction was completed in 1920.

Answer 80

Radburn had a mix of uses and was designed by Clarence Stein and Henry Wright based on the concept of the garden city. Construction began in 1929. The correct answer is: It was originally designed for 30,000 people and it called for a mix of uses

Question 81

The range is a proper summary of the spread in the distribution of the following types of data : (1) nominal; (2) ordinal; (3) interval; (4) ratio: Select one: a. (1) and (2) b. (2), (3) and (4) c. (3) and (4) d. all four

Answer 81

The range is only appropriate when the intervals between data points are meaningful, which is only the case for interval and ratio data. The correct answer is: (3) and (4)

Question 82

What is the average width of a parking space in a parking lot? Select one: a. 11 feet b. 5 feet c. 9 feet d. 7 feet

Answer 82

The width of a parking space can range from 7.5 feet for a compact car to 9 feet for a standard vehicle. Code requirements can be written for varying widths. The correct answer is: 9 feet

Question 83

The use of Rational Planning Theory requires the following: Select one: a. Collection and analysis of data b. Collection and analysis of data and consideration of all alternatives c. Collection and analysis of data and selection of the best alternative d. Collection and analysis of data, consideration of all alternatives, and selection of the best alternative

Answer 83

Rational planning follows a process of determining values, analyzing data, identifying alternatives and identifying the best alternative. The correct answer is: Collection and analysis of data, consideration of all alternatives, and selection of the best alternative

Question 84

The City is considering several different interventions to prevent foreclosures. They want to understand the degree to which a combination of one-time grants to homeowners to catch up on mortgage payments, placing a temporary three year freeze on property taxes, and homeowner counseling are working and whether they are reducing the foreclosure rate among those they are helping. Which of the following is the best statistical technique to understand this relationship? Select one: a. T-Test b. Z-Test c. Hedonic Model d. Regression Analysis

Answer 84

A regression analysis would help to understand the degree of influence of these programs. The correct answer is: Regression Analysis

Question 85

What method is used in evaluation to engage key stakeholders in assessing the impact of community engagement? a. Outcome evaluation b. Ripple Effect Mapping (REM) c. Process evaluation d. None of these choices are correct.

Answer 85

Ripple Effect Mapping (REM) is when participants look back over a period of time and create a visual map of direct or indirect impacts of community engagement. The correct answer is: Ripple Effect Mapping (REM)

Question 86

The First Holy Congregation of Plannersville has grown substantially over the last few years. The Pastor comes to see you to discuss relocating the church. One site is in an R-1 district and the other an R-2 district. In addition to reviewing the zoning ordinance, which of the following acts should you consider in reviewing the proposed sites? Select one: a. The Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000 b. The Religious Freedom Act of 1998 c. The Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 d. All of these should be considered

Answer 86

This act prevents government from implementing land use regulations in a manner that imposes substantial burden on the religious assembly or institution, unless the government demonstrates that imposition of burden both is in furtherance of compelling government interest and is the least restrictive means of furthering that compelling governmental interest. The correct answer is: The Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000

Question 87

Spatial justice is defined as: a. People being able to realize their potential in the communities in which they live. b. Zoning that considers factors of gender, race, and class. c. How our cities are organized has a significant bearing on whether people have access to what they need. d. The ability to live anywhere in a city.

Answer 87

Spatial justice is linked to the concept of social justice; while the goal of social justice is people being able to realize their potential in the communities they live in, the interest of spatial justice is how where people live affects their access to resources. The ability to live anywhere in a city or equitable zoning practices are certainly important, but they do not define spatial justice. The correct answer is: How our cities are organized has a significant bearing on whether people have access to what they need.

Question 88

What of the following subjects were included in the 1928 Standard City Planning Enabling Act? I. Provision for adoption of a master street plan II. Provision for approval of all public improvements by the planning commission III. Control of private subdivision of land IV. Provision for the establishment of a regional planning commission and a regional plan Select one: a. I, III and IV only b. I, II, III and IV c. III only d. I and II only

Answer 88

The Standard City Planning Enabling Act (SCPEA) was published in 1928. The SCPEA covered six subjects: 1) the organization and power of the planning commission, which was directed to prepare and adopt a "master plan"; 2) the content of the master plan for the physical development of the territory; 3) provision for adoption of a master street plan by the governing body; 4) provision for approval of all public improvements by the planning commission; 5) control of private subdivision of land; and 6) provision for the establishment of a regional planning commission and a regional plan The correct answer is: I, II, III and IV

Question 89

Which statements are true of the Standard State Zoning Enabling Act? Select one: a. The Act is an interesting piece of planning history but has long been replaced by other statutes. b. It was passed in the 1920s. c. It was passed in the 1920s and it was the second enabling act to be passed; the first was the Standard City Planning Enabling Act. d. It was passed in the 1920s and it was developed by an advisory committee appointed by Woodrow Wilson.

Answer 89

The basic foundation for planning and zoning in the U.S. was laid by two standard state enabling acts published by the U.S. Department of Commerce in the 1920s: First, A Standard State Zoning Enabling Act, and second, a Standard City Planning Enabling Act. The Zoning Act was developed by an advisory committee on zoning appointed by Secretary of Commerce (and later President) Herbert Hoover in 1921. For many states, the Standard Acts, as they are known, still supply the institutional structure for planning and zoning, although some procedural and substantive components may have changed. The correct answer is: It was passed in the 1920s.

Question 90

Your community has seen significant change in housing values with some neighborhoods seeing double digit growth in housing values, while others have begun to see declines in values. You want to undertake a survey of residents to determine whether household income of existing residents is related to the housing value change. Which of the following would be the most appropriate sampling technique? Select one: a. Cluster Sample b. Random c. Bonus Sample d. Stratified Sample

Answer 90

A stratified sample has the population divided into strata according to variables that are thought to be related to the variables of interest. Then a sample is taken from every stratum. This is intended to reduce sampling error because the strata are related to the variables of interest –– in this case, housing values. In a cluster sample, the population is divided into clusters and a sample of the clusters is taken, but only some of the clusters are taken. This tends to increase sampling error because it is possible for clusters to be similar; for example, in this case, if the clusters were neighborhoods. A random sample would randomly select addresses across the community for inclusion in the survey. This can lead to sampling error as you may not get a representative sample. The correct answer is: Stratified Sample

Question 91

According to Susan Fainstein, there are three elements of the just city. Which of the following are elements of a the just city? Select one: a. Democracy, Equity and Diversity b. Economic Development, Diversity, and Sustainability c. Diversity, Equity and Economic Development d. Democracy, Diversity and Economic Development

Answer 91

Fainstein in her book the Just City describes the principles of democracy, diversity and equity as essential for the development and evaluation of public policy at the metropolitan level. The correct answer is: Democracy, Equity and Diversity

Question 92

The Symptomatic Approach to population calculation would not primarily rely on which of the following to estimate current population? Select one: a. Building permits b. Latest U.S. Census c. Voter registration d. Telephone hookups

Answer 92

Symptomatic data are used to determine a correlation between population size and various other events, such as tax returns, voter registration, school enrollments, utility connections, telephone installations, occupancy permits issued, and motor vehicle licenses. The correct answer is: Latest U.S. Census

Question 93

As a planner in a residential suburb with residents who principally work in a nearby city, you conduct a citizen satisfaction survey. While the community gave high marks on infrastructure and safety, the number one complaint from the residents is that there is nothing to do in the community. You initiate a committee to begin working on a plan to address: Select one: a. Parks b. Third Places c. Economic Development d. Schools

Answer 93

Third places, sometimes referred to as third spaces) are the social spaces in between where people live (the first place) and where people work (the second place). These social spaces can include parks, cafes, museums and other types of locations in which people enjoy spending time as a community. The correct answer is: Third Places

Question 94

As the Land Bank manager for a major city, you have been overwhelmed during the foreclosure crisis. You have seen numerous properties go through foreclosure. The council is pressuring you to encourage the redevelopment of the larger parcels and bring properties back into productive use. After exploring a variety of financing options and selecting the best one, you have prepared a recommendation that the council allow for the use of: Select one: a. Tax Increment Financing b. Cap and Trade c. Revenue Bonds d. Capital Improvement Plan

Answer 94

You have prepared a recommendation that the Council allow for the use of Tax Increment Financing. Tax Increment Financing allows for the tax on the increased value of property in a designated area to be used for public improvements such as infrastructure. The goal is to have public investment in the district stimulate private development, thereby increasing property values providing an avenue to pay for the cost of the public improvements and overall improve the area. The correct answer is: Tax Increment Financing

Question 95

An area neighborhood has come to your office to present you with a petition demanding that something be done to reduce the cut-through traffic on a neighborhood street. You invite the residents to a conference room to discuss their concerns and options for reducing cut through-traffic. Which of the following would be the most effective method for reducing the number of vehicles on the street? Select one: a. Install speed tables b. Partially close the street c. Post no cut-through traffic signs d. Reduce the speed limit

Answer 95

The correct answer is to partially close the street. All of the above are methods of traffic calming. A partial closure, which changes the traffic from two-way to one-way at a point in the road, would limit the traffic to locals only. The correct answer is: Partially close the street

Question 96

Urban design guidelines usually don’t include: Select one: a. Parking ratios b. First floor height c. Building materials d. Landscaping

Answer 96

Land use and parking ratios are managed by zoning ordinances. Design guidelines regulate physical space and the elements within it, which could include building materials, landscaping, and floor height. The correct answer is: Parking ratios

Question 97

You are the director of planning responsible for facilitating a visioning process. You and the rest of the staff are working with a citizens' committee to determine how to evaluate the outcomes of the vision. Which of the following would NOT be an example of a performance standard? Select one: a. The adoption of an amendment to the zoning ordinance allowing transit-oriented development b. Setting a goal of improving open space c. Setting a target number of new housing units to be built within the center of the city d. Setting the number of new neighborhood organizations to be created to assist the city in policy evaluation

Answer 97

Setting a goal of improving open space is not a performance standard. The correct answer is: Setting a goal of improving open space

Question 98

Which of the following best describes a visual preference survey? a. It is a structured process of public participation with the intent of coming to a consensus decision. b. It is a technique that can be used to assist citizens in evaluating physical images of natural and built environments. c. All of these are elements of a visual preference survey. d. It is an informal approach to gathering input in the initial stages of a project, or in trying to determine goals.

Answer 98

A visual preference survey asks citizens to view and evaluate a wide variety of pictures depicting houses, sites, building styles, streetscapes, etc. The correct answer is: It is a technique that can be used to assist citizens in evaluating physical images of natural and built environments.

Question 99

The city is rapidly growing and the capacity for the current water treatment plant is nearing capacity. You are on a team responsible for siting a second treatment plant. In your analysis of potential locations you consider: I. Adjacent land uses II. Topography III. Adjacency to a water source IV. Population density Select one: a. I, II, and III b. All of these are correct c. II, III, and IV d. II and III

Answer 99

Topography, adjacent land uses and how close a water source are would all be relevant factors in siting of a water treatment plant. Population density is not a critical factor, the number of people to be served would be the relevant factor. The correct answer is: I, II, and III

Question 100

The City is planning to expand its conference center to attract national conventions. You have formed a team to evaluate how to make the neighborhood around the convention address visitor needs. Which of the following would be best to evaluate first? Select one: a. Develop Promotional Materials about the City b. Evaluate Wayfinding from hotels to the convention center c. Identify restaurants within walking distance d. Encourage destinations to develop discounts for convention goers

Answer 100

Wayfinding is critical for visitors. If they cannot find their way from the convention center to area hotels, restaurants and destinations visitors will have a less than ideal experience. The correct answer is: Evaluate Wayfinding from hotels to the convention center