Test 3
cluster sampling
A probability sampling technique in which clusters of participants within the population of interest are selected at random, followed by data collection from all individuals in each cluster.
This housing reformer was active in the 19th century. Select one: a. Jane Addams b. Jacob Riis c. Jane Jacobs d. Robert Olmstead
In 1899 Jane Addams founded the Hull House in Chicago to provide housing to low-income families. The correct answer is: Jane Addams
Since 1950, annual energy consumption in the United States is: Select one: a. Increasing b. Decreasing c. Staying the same
According to the US 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 US population has more than doubled since 1950. The correct answer is: Increasing
linear programming
a project management method that attempts to find the optimum design solution for a project. This system takes a set of decision variables within constraints and comes up with an optimum design solution.
stratified sample
a sample drawn in such a way that known subgroups within a population are represented in proportion to their numbers in the general population
Zero-Based Budget
allocates resources as if each budget was brand new. The governing body then decides on a series of decision packages that will advance key goals and objectives of the Organization.
Housing Act of 1961
provided interest subsidies to nonprofit organizations, limited-dividend corporations, cooperatives, and public agencies for the construction of public housing projects for low and moderate income families to rent.
The Housing Act of 1949
was the first comprehensive housing legislation passed in the U.S. The Act called for the construction of 800,000 new housing units and emphasized slum clearance.
census designated place
(CDP) is the equivalent of an incorporated place for data purposes. This is for settled concentrations of population that are not incorporated.
Demonstration Cities and Metropolitan Development Act
1966 launch of the model cities program. The Act provided financial incentives for coordinated metro area planning for open spaces, water supply, sewage disposal, and mass transit. It also established a loan guarantee program to encourage the development of "new communities." The Civil Rights Act of 1968 made racial discrimination in the sale or rental of housing illegal.
Harland Bartholomew
1st full time planner; Comp. Plan St. Louis; owned planning firm. Prepared comp. plans for communities all across country.
You are creating a public participation plan for a major infrastructure planning project. You know there is going to be substantial interest from the public and that you will have large numbers of people attending. You want to design the meeting to allow for a small group experience. After considering all of your options for participatory techniques, you believe your best option is: Select one: a. Samoan Circle b. Charette c. Appreciative Inquiry Summit d. Multiattribute Utility Analysis
A Samoan Circle is designed to permit interaction that occurs in small groups but can be witnessed by a larger group. The meeting is set up with an inner circle of five to six chairs. The rest of the chairs are set up in concentric outer circles. Initially, everyone is seated in the outer circles. People who wish to speak move to the inner circle. Once they speak they return to their original seat. The discussion continues as long as there are participants who wish to speak.
management audit
A management audit is used to examine the efficiency and effectiveness of management in carrying out its activities. Areas of auditor interest include the nature and quality of management decisions and operating results. A management audit focuses on results, evaluating the effectiveness and suitability of how an organization conducts business. Enterprise Zones, TIFs, and Zero-based budgeting are not concerned with internal management issues like attracting employees effectively and dealing with the permitting process.
Economic Base Analysis
A comprehensive study of a locality's economy, focusing on the importance of exports. It should include an economic history, data on existing industries, trends, and forecasts of growth in wages and employment. Basic activities are those that can be exported, such as automotive manufacturing.
regression analysis
A regression analysis is an analysis of two or more variables (x) and (y). For example, the score on the AICP exam is dependent on education, years experience, and the number of hours studying.
As the new development director for the Arena District, you have been charged with financing improvements in the district. Your source of funding is a portion of the ticket sales from the arena. Your plan calls for the construction of a mixed-use parking garage that will include retail on the first floor, housing on the second floor, and parking on the four upper decks. Which type of financing would be the best to pay for this project? Select one: a. Tax Increment Financing b. Revenue Bond c. Special Assessment d. Special District
A revenue bond would be the best type of financing to pay for the project. Revenue bonds are municipal bonds that can be used to finance income-producing projects. The bonds are secured by a specified revenue source. The bonds can be issued by any government agency that has a revenue source.
Connectivity Index
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, intersections and 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.
Shift-Share analysis involves which of the following? I. Evaluating the performance of an individual industry II. Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of an industry III. Evaluating the region's mix of industries
A shift-share analysis, determines what portions of regional economic growth or decline can be attributed to national, economic industry, and regional factors. The analysis helps identify industries where a regional economy has competitive advantages over the larger economy. The correct answer is: I, II, and III
A[n] ______ variance allows a property to have a use not explicitly allowed under the zoning district regulations. Select one: a. Area b. Use c. Rezoning d. Conditional use
A variance is the process by which an applicant can request deviation from the set of rules a municipality applies to land use and land development, typically a zoning ordinance. A use variance allows for a use not otherwise permitted by right in the district.
A planner should strive for high standards of professional integrity, proficiency, and knowledge by doing which of the following? Select one: a. Participate in professional development programs. b. Accurately represent his or her qualifications. c. Volunteer with organizations in need of planning resources. d. All of the answers are correct
All of the above answers are appropriate ways to strive for high standards of professional proficiency. The correct answer is: All of the answers are correct.
City Council is enamored with social media and its potential use in the city. As part of the city's new comprehensive planning process the council has asked the planning department to develop a social media participation plan. You are investigating the possible tools that could be used. Which of the following would be most appropriate to use in a comprehensive planning process? I. Facebook II. Flickr III. Twitter IV. Blogger
All of the above could be used in a comprehensive planning process. Twitter and Facebook can be used to keep people informed as the process proceeds. Flickr can be used to share images taken by staff and the public of the community. A blog can be used to provide information about the issues that are being considered as part of the plan.
There is significant concern in the community over a redevelopment plan. A community meeting will be held to discuss the matter. You know that a vocal member of the community will be there to oppose the plan. What should you do during the meeting? I. Start a conversation with the person during the welcoming time. II. Have each participant wear a name tag III. Limit the time each community member has to speak IV. Write down the person's concerns on a flip chart during the meeting
All of these are appropriate actions to take to effectively manage the meeting. Starting a conversation before the meeting formally begins allows the person to get their frustration out privately. Limiting time allows for everyone to have an equal voice in participating. Wearing name tags reduces anonymity and discourages negativity. Writing down concerns demonstrates that the person is being heard.
As part of a safe routes to school planning process, you want to engage both parents and students. Which of the following would be the best technique for engagement? Select one: a. A walk around survey b. Send a survey home with the students c. Ask teachers to send an email survey to parents d. Post a survey to the school's website
All of these are ways that you could encourage participation. The walk around survey can be interpreted two ways - 1) Walk to residents homes OR 2) Encourage people to walk the route to school with you to discuss key issues with students routes to school. Direct interaction with parents is the best choice. The correct answer is: A walk around survey
You have just received the contract to prepare a waterfront master plan for a small town along a river. As you work with the town to prepare a detailed scope of work, which of the following should you consider? I. Implications of the Clean Water Act II. Flood mitigation III. Access to the water by citizens IV. Climate change Select one:
All of these should be considered in developing a waterfront plan. In the November 2011 issue of Planning Magazine, Tim Beatley wrote a piece "On the Waterfront" discussing issues of waterfront planning.
Mixed Scanning
Amitai Etzioni introduced the concept of mixed scanning as a compromise between rational and incremental planning theories. Mixed scanning views planning decisions at two levels: the big picture and the small picture. Etzioni argued that fundamental policy-shaping decisions should be based on a more careful rational analysis of alternatives. Implementation decisions, on the other hand, should use an incremental approach.
The federal government in order to support revitalization in economically depressed areas designated governmental subsidies and tax incentives known as? Select one: a. An empowerment zone b. Hope VI c. A redevelopment zone d. A revitalization zone
An empowerment zone is a federally designated distressed area in need of sustainable community development. EZ is designed to afford communities real opportunities for growth and revitalization.
Your planning commission is concerned that they do not have enough information to make good decisions in their review of site plans. They have asked you to consider modifying the application requirement to provide additional information. You recommend the following: Select one: a. The addition of an isometric view of the site plan. b. The addition of historical ownership information of the site. c. A forecast of revenue for the site. d. A list of all potential tenants that could locate in the proposed project.
An isometric view allows for a 3D view of the site plan, providing additional information for the planning commission to consider The correct answer is: The addition of an isometric view of the site plan.
In recent years, the suburban areas of your region have seen explosive low-density development. The result has been a dramatic increase in the cost of public services. The number of fire stations has had to increase, for example, to meet service time requirements. The Mayors have come together at the Council of Governments to discuss the pending fiscal crisis. Many of the suburbs are struggling to pay for required services. As a planner for the Council of Governments, you present a number of strategies that could be used. Which of the following techniques would be most appropriate for limiting the expansion of infrastructure and public services? Select one: a. Urban growth boundary b. Down zoning c. Overlay zoning d. Form Based zoning
An urban growth boundary is a regional boundary, that limits sprawl by mandating that the area inside the boundary be used for higher density urban development and the area outside be used for low-density development, such as agriculture.
Micropolitan Statistical Area
An urbanized area of between 10,000 and 50,000 inhabitants, the county in which it is found, and adjacent counties tied to the city.
Sherry Arnstein's ladder of public participation expresses public participation as rungs that represent increased citizen control. Which of the following would represent the greatest level of public engagement? Select one: a. Consulting b. Placation c. Manipulation d. Delegated power
Arnstein's ladder of participation starts at manipulation and proceeds through therapy, informing, consultation, informing, consulting, placation, partnership, delegated power, and citizen control. Originally published as Arnstein, Sherry R. "A Ladder of Citizen Participation," JAIP, Vol. 35, No. 4, July 1969, pp. 216-224.
Based on the Quick Response Urban Travel Estimation Techniques and Transferable Parameters, which of the following would have the lowest number of average vehicle trips per unit? Select one: a. Assisted Living Facility b. Single Family Home c. Fast Food Restaurant d. Warehouse
Based on the Quick Response Urban Travel Estimation Techniques and Transferable Parameters, assisted living facilities would have the lowest number of average vehicle trips per unit.
Which of the following is an eminent domain case? Select one: A. Village of Belle Terre v. Boraas B. Berman v. Parker Berman v. Parker upheld the use of eminent domain for aesthetic purposes. C. Construction Industry of Sonoma County v. City of Petaluma D. Euclid v. Ambler Realty
Berman v. Parker upheld the use of eminent domain for aesthetic purposes. The correct answer is: Berman v. Parker
Communicative theory emphasizes that the planner Select one: a. negotiate and build consensus b. encourage separate land uses c. be very technical d. take a top down approach to planning
Bringing stakeholders to the table to build consensus is a cornerstone of communicative planning. The correct answer is: negotiate and build consensus
A volume to capacity ratio of 1 indicates which of the following? Select one: a. A Level of Service of A b. Congested traffic flow c. Stop and go traffic conditions d. The level of congestion exceeds the carry capacity of the roadway
Congestion can be measured by a volume-to-capacity ratio (V/C Ratio). A V/C Ratio of greater than 1.0 indicates severe congestion. The correct answer is: Congested traffic flow
The stormwater runoff in the downtown area has been a historical concern. You have a dense urban commercial district. You would expect, compared to other areas of the city that the coefficients of runoff would be: Select one: a. Higher b. Lower c. The Same d. Unrelated
Compared to other areas of the city that the coefficients of runoff would be higher. Because the area is dense it is likely to have high levels of pervious cover, resulting in higher levels of stormwater runoff.
Concentric Circle Theory
Concentric Circle Theory was developed by Ernest Burgess in 1925. Burgess was a sociologist who studied the growth of Chicago. He believed that cities grow in a series of outward rings. Land use is based on the distance from the downtown. There were five rings to his theory. The first is the central business district, which houses a concentration of governmental, office, and commercial uses. The second ring is industrial uses. The third ring is the zone of transition. This area is a mix of industrial and low-income housing. At one time this ring had high-income large houses. The fourth ring is the zone of independent workingmen's homes and the fifth is the commuters zone with high-income residential"
You are a planner in charge of coordinating an Environmental Impact Statement required for a proposed highway extension. You are aware that the EIS will need to include considerations of environmental justice, but you are unsure what that exactly entails. To ensure that your approach gives adequate attention to environmental justice, which of the following steps are necessary? I.Require those past environmental injustices in the area be mitigated before the project can proceed II. Determine whether minority populations, low-income populations, or Indian tribes are present III. Develop an effective public participation strategy that assures meaningful community representation IV. Ensure that all relevant demographic, public health and industry data is analyzed with respect to the potential for exposure to human health or environmental hazards
Concerns regarding environmental justice build upon Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. A formal federal policy on environmental justice was established in 1994, and in 1995 the US Department of Transportation issued its Order to Address Environmental Justice. It states that consideration of environmental justice issues must be considered during the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). These considerations include documentation, data analysis, and public participation, but not mitigation of past environmental injustices.
Which of the following flood zones does FEMA designate as a Special Flood Hazard Area ? Select one: a. 50-year flood b. 100-year flood c. 300-year flood d. 500-year flood
FEMA Definition: Flood hazard areas identified on the Flood Insurance Rate Map are identified as a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA). SFHA are defined as the area that will be inundated by the flood event having a 1-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year. The 1-percent annual chance flood is also referred to as the base flood or 100-year flood.
As a planner with the US Economic Development Administration you are charged with providing programs concerned with all of the following except: Select one: a. Business retention b. Business formation c. Business expansion d. Business operations
Economic development programs typically do not concern themselves with how individual businesses operate. The correct answer is: Business operations
Why do planners use economic forecasting? Select one: a. To determine the demand for retail space b. To determine the budget for the next year c. To provide a basis for determining land use d. To determine capital facilities needs
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
As the county's economic development director you are looking for creative solutions to promote economic development in this largely agricultural county. You have convened a group of farmers to promote agritourism. Which of the following would be most effective?
Effective agritourism attracts consumers who wish to experience agricultural. Joint marketing and planning can expand the impact of agritourism in a community. In this case, encouraging direct economic benefit to farmers will be key, as well as having a clear destination for visitors.
Amitai Etzioni proposed which of the following theories? Select one: a. Mixed scanning b. Incremental c. Rational d. Radical
Etzioni proposed mixed scanning.
In which situation would fiscal impact analysis be the most appropriate method to use? Select one: a. The city wants to determine the cost of providing service to a new development. b. The city wants to determine the cost of providing service to all residential development. c. The city wants to determine the benefit of public infrastructure development. d. The city wants to determine the benefit of employment generation.
Fiscal impact analysis calculates the total cost to the city of new development, as well as the tax revenue that is generated from the development. The correct answer is: The city wants to determine the cost of providing service to a new development.
Which of the following best exemplifies the regionalism movement as espoused by Geddes? Select one: a. Tennessee Valley Authority b. The White City c. Greenhills, OH d. Pruitt-Igoe
Geddes promoted regionals as a form of civic responsibility for the middle ground. It was a source of development to be managed from the center and the Tennessee Valley Authority touted grassroots democracy as it sought to promote regional development. The correct answer is: Tennessee Valley Authority
You are tasked with making a presentation on the state of the housing market in your town. You have data from the past year's sales. As it happens, the local land bank sold many properties for a token $1 (well below market value) in a neighborhood stabilization effort. Which of the following would be the best statistical summary of the central tendency of the sales prices: Select one: a. the median b. the mode c. the mean d. the range
Given that many properties were sold below market value, the distribution will be dominated by these low-value sales and be skewed towards the left. As a result, the mean will be affected by these outliers. Consequently, the median is a better measure of central tendency. The mode is irrelevant (the price at which most houses were sold) and the range is a measure of spread.
Golden v. Planning Board of the Town of Ramapo did which of the following? Select one: a. Upheld a zoning ordinance that made issuance of a development permit contingent on the presence of public facilities b. Repealed an ordinance that placed tighter restrictions on non-commercial signs than on commercial signs c. Upheld an ordinance that set time, place, and manner restrictions on an adult club d. Upheld an ordinance that required the dedication of a beachfront easement for public use
Golden v. Ramapo upheld an ordinance that made issuance of a development permit contingent on the presence of public facilities. Golden v. Ramapo (1972) was the first growth management case, allowing the city to control its own growth. The case upheld a growth management system that awarded points to development proposals based on the availability of public utilities, drainage facilities, parks, road access, and firehouses. A proposal would only be approved upon reaching a certain point level. Developers could increase their point total by providing the involved facilities themselves.
Groundwater is... Select one: a. a supply of freshwater under the earth's surface. b. a supply of freshwater above the earth's surface. c. a supply of freshwater stored in a lake. d. a supply of freshwater stored in a river.
Groundwater is a supply of freshwater under the earth's surface. The correct answer is: a supply of freshwater under the earth's surface.
Groupware
Groupware includes a variety of electronic technologies that support virtual collaboration. These techniques use hardware, software, and or internet technology to allow for sophisticated collaboration activities.
The city's current high-rise public housing is a mess. It is crime ridden, falling apart, and residents do not want to live there. You have developed a plan to create mixed income townhouse developments near the downtown that would accommodate the residents of the existing public housing. Which federal housing program would provide funds to implement this plan? Select one: a. Home Investment Partnership Program b. HOPE VI c. Section 8 d. Housing Choice Voucher Program
HOPE VI provides funds for physical improvements, management improvements, and social and community services to address public housing resident needs. All of the above are housing programs administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
You are the sole planner for a small community. You are responsible for all development review. You husband is the manager for a local apartment complex. He is submitting an application for a variance to allow for the construction of a swimming pool at the apartment complex. Given your personal relationship and the AICP Code of Ethics, which would be the best course of action: Select one: a. Hire a consultant to manage this development application b. Inform your supervisor and manage the case yourself c. Process the application and make a note in the staff report disclosing your relationship d. File for divorce
Hire a consultant to manage this development application. The AICP Code of Ethics states "We shall avoid a conflict of interest or even the appearance of a conflict of interest in accepting assignments from clients or employers." In this case you want to avoid a conflict of interest given the the relationship between you and your husband.
As a planner in a growing county, you have been charged with developing a plan for siting a new hazardous waste dump to handle the growing medical and other waste generated in the County. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and other groups have come to your office concerned about environmental justice issues. The last trash dump was placed adjacent to a predominantly low-income African-American neighborhood. Locals are concerned that you may make a similar decision this time around. In order to address environmental justice concerns, which of the following should you do? Select one: a. Hold a public hearing prior to any final decision. b. Conduct an environmental assessment to determine the areas with soil conditions most suitable for a hazardous waste dump. c. Meet with hospitals and other hazardous waste creators to learn more about projected future demand. d. Hold community meetings in the areas that have the potential to be locations for a hazardous waste dump to determine community sentiment about the dump.
Hold community meetings in the areas that have the potential to be locations for a hazardous waste dump. The answer choices are all part of a process for siting a hazardous waste dump, but only holding community meetings in areas that have the potential to be a site begins to address environmental justice issues. Community engagement is required as part of the National Environmental Policy Act process.
What is the historical relationship between the American Society of Planning Officials, the American Institute of Planners, and the American Planning Association?
In 1978, the American Planning Association was created from the consolidation of the American Institute of Planners (AIP) and the American Society of Planning Officials (ASPO). AIP was incorporated in 1917 as the American City Planning Institute and renamed the AIP in 1939. ASPO was established in 1934. The correct answer is: The APA was formed in the late 1970s when the AIP and ASPO consolidated. The AIP first started in 1917 as the American City Planning Institute until it was renamed in 1934.
In Supreme Court cases that challenge the regulations on the basis of the Fifth Amendment, the court has called for a balancing of interests approach for reviewing taking claims. What is the purpose of this approach?
In Pennsylvania Coal, the Court articulated the "balancing of interests" approach for reviewing taking claims. The correct answer is: analyzing the nature and extent of the public interest involved and the nature and extent of the loss to the property owner
Euclid v. Ambler
In Village of Euclid v. Ambler Realty Co., the Court found that the use of police power for the purpose of protecting public welfare is a valid reason to use zoning.
Citizens to Preserve Overton Park v. Volpe
In the 1960s, Citizens to Preserve Overton Park filed suit against US Secretary of Transportation John Volpe after he announced plans to build Interstate 40 through Overton Park in Memphis. The suit claimed that he was violating section 4(f) of the Dept. of Transportation Act of 1966, which required the government to show there were no "feasible and prudent" alternatives to using public lands, such as parks when building freeways. In 1971, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Citizens to Preserve Overton Park. This lead to a considerable increase in grassroots environmental organizing.
Which of the following is not a goal of a site plan review? Select one: a. improve the aesthetics of projects b. preservation of on-site natural features c. provision for adequate parking and loading facilities d. increase the value of property
Increasing the value of property is not a goal. The general purposes of site plan review are to protect the health, safety, convenience, and welfare of the inhabitants of the community by providing a comprehensive review of land use and development plans on a site by site basis.
You are a planner working for a mid-sized city and you have been trying to engage with local media. One of the main news sources is clearly biased against planning and even antagonistic toward local planning efforts. What should be your course of action as you attempt to publicize an upcoming planning event? I. Continue to send press releases and news announcements II. Invite reporters from the news agency to the planning event III. Offer background briefings with your office IV. Discontinue outreach to the news agency as it may create further antagonism and be seen as trying to provoke them
It is important to keep the door open to the media, even if planners detect bias. Regardless of how a planner or planning agency is treated, it is essential to remain professional. Planners should always show interest and willingness to meet with the media to ensure that they are not seen as uncooperative. Even if a publication has not shown interest in planning, they should not be excluded them the distribution list when there is communications outreach.
All of the following are components of a successful charrette process: I. The participation of elected officials II. A clearly defined problem III. Participation of interested citizens IV. The participation of a licensed architect
It is not necessary to have a licensed architect as part of a charrette process. Charrette processes do typically involve design professionals, citizens, public officials etc. However, it is not necessary to have a licensed architect.
You have been invited to participate as your city's representative on the Metropolitan Planning Organization's transportation improvement program planning process. As the discussions begin there are repeated references to MAP-21. You ask the person next to you and they tell you that MAP-21 stand for?
It stands for Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century.
Local governments lack the authority absent an express delegation of power from the state. This statement best describes which concept? Select one: a. Dillon's Rule b. Home Rule c. Enabling Legislation d. State's Rights
Judge Dillon, in 1872, in the book Municipal Corporations wrote that local governments are subordinate to the state and are authorized to perform only those functions that are explicitly permitted by state legislation.
A local government wants to construct a new city hall but doesn't have all the money needed. The city decides to have a private sector developer build the building and lease it to the city until it can eventually take ownership. This is known as: Select one: a. Revenue bond financing b. Lease-purchase c. General obligation bond financing d. Pay as you go financing
Lease-purchase is similar to the rent to own concept. The government partners with the developer and agrees to make lease payments for a fixed period of time and at the end the government will own the building. The correct answer is: Lease-purchase
What technique can be used to find the optimum design solution on a project? Select one: a. Critical Path Programming b. Linear Programming c. Program Evaluation and Review Technique d. Zero Based Budget
Linear programming can be used to find the optimum design solution on a project. The correct answer is: Linear Programming
Which term is used to describe urban growth in a low-density development pattern? Select one: a. Smart Growth b. Urban Sprawl c. Concentric Circle d. Urban Growth Boundary
Low-density development that occurs outside of the existing urban core is often termed urban sprawl. The correct answer is: Urban Sprawl
metropolitian statistical area (MSA)
MSA) includes at least one city with 50,000 or more inhabitants, or an urbanized area (of at least 50,000 inhabitants), and a total metropolitan population of at least 100,000.
Which management technique requires the agency to set clear, specific, and realistic objectives that can be prioritized and measured? Select one: a. MBO b. MPO c. Critical path method d. Delphi
Management by Objectives (MBO) is a process of agreeing upon objectives within an organization so that management and employees agree to the objectives and understand what they are. Management By Objectives term was first popularized by Peter Drucker in 1954 in his book 'The Practice of Management'. The correct answer is: MBO
Oregon 37
Measure 37, passed in 2004 by 61 percent of the vote, requires state and local governments to either waive land use regulations or compensate landowners when a regulation reduces a propertys fair market value. Local governments are usually not in a position to pay off Measure 37 claims. Consequently, long-term property owners are essentially exempt from many rules against developing their property. Since its passage, state and local governments have had difficulty interpreting and implementing the law.
According to the AICP Code of Ethics, a planner's responsibility to the profession includes all of the following except which of the following? Select one: a. Participating in professional development programs b. Mentoring students and new planners c. Moonlighting d. Lecturing at area university planning programs
Moonlighting is not a planner's responsibility. The correct answer is: Moonlighting
Tahoe-Sierra Preservation Council v. Tahoe Regional Planning Agency
Nevada and California established the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) to study the impact of growth on Lake Tahoe and to create moratoria, one lasting two years and another for an ensuing eight months (for a total of 32 months), on all development in the Lake Tahoe Basin. The petitioners, the Tahoe-Sierra Preservation Council, Inc., representing about 2,000 owners of about 400 individual owners of vacant lots in the basin, filed suit in federal court, alleging that the moratoria facially violated the takings clause of the Fifth Amendment to the Constitution. The Court held that the moratoria did not constitute a taking. The Court noted that its ruling was narrow in that the petitioners had brought only a facial challenge, and that the petitioners did not challenge the moratoria under the Penn Central factor
Open Meetings Laws require that... Select one: a. ...Planning Commission meetings be open to the public. b. ...transcripts of public hearings be available to the public. c. ...executive sessions of the Planning Commission must be open to the public. d. ...executive sessions of City Council must be open to the public.
Open Meetings Laws require that Planning Commission meetings be open to the public. The correct answer is: ...Planning Commission meetings be open to the pub
As a consultant with a multidisciplinary firm, you have been brought into a green infrastructure planning project with a large city. The City is specifically interested in expanding its carbon sequestration. Which of the following would you recommend be included as part of the green infrastructure plan to achieve this goal? I. Institute a food waste diversion program at all city facilities II. Install permeable pavement in city parking lots III. Create an urban forestry program IV. Use rain barrels to collect stormwater at city buildings
Planting trees as part of an urban forestry program will result in carbon sequestration. In addition, the diversion of food waste to composting (rather than a landfill) will also result in carbon sequestration.
The Planning Director for a growing suburban community undertakes a revision to the City's comprehensive plan. As a first step, the director sets up a meeting with the Planning Commission and the City Council in executive session before inviting the public to participate in the process. The director wants input on how the process should be run. After hearing about the planned meeting, the City Attorney informs the Planning Director that an executive session meeting would be a violation of state law. Which of the following is the reason for the attorney's statement? Select one: a. Equal protection b. Substantive due process c. Procedural due process d. Freedom of Speech
Procedural due process is covered under the Fourteenth Amendment and provides protection against unfair process where an individual's life, liberty, or property is concerned. States require open meetings in order to provide the opportunity for the public to be informed.
Which of the following is a reason for selecting a random sample from a large population? Select one: a. To provide an approximation of the characteristics of the population b. To provide a statistically significant sample c. To ensure a normal distribution d. To ensure a good response rate
Providing an approximation of the characteristics of the population is a reason to select a random sample.
Which of the following would be the least effective methodology for conducting an environmental impact statement? Select one: a. Scoping b. Networks c. Checklists d. Rational Planning
Rational planning would not be the best approach for conducting an EIS. An EIS is conducted using a mix of scoping, analysis, and assessment. Rational planning stands out as being unlike the others (even where "networks" could be different things), so that is a clue that it is the best answer. Also, rational planning is about defining goals, generating alternatives, and then applying "objective" criteria to choose the "best" alternative. An EIS does generate alternatives, but it focuses on assessing the impacts of alternatives.
when there may be a violation of law, which of the following is NOT true? Select one: a. The planner may consider consulting with a personal attorney prior to concluding whether to go public. b. The planner should avoid a confrontation with their employer. c. The planner should retaliate against the employer. d. The planner should first consider whether it is possible to urge their employer to recognize that the conduct is illegal.
Retaliation is never a suitable option.
Your development review team is reviewing the site plan for a proposed development of a 100-acre mixed-use development. The staff is concerned about drainage since this area is known to have drainage issues and they are concerned about the connectivity to surrounding developments. The team is spending this meeting focusing on analyzing the transportation aspects of the site plan. Which of the following is NOT usually true when describing the cross section of a street? Select one: a. If there is a sidewalk, it is included in the right of way of the street. b. The street is sloped so that the high point is in the middle and it drains to the edges. c. The traffic lanes are typically 9 to 12 feet in width. d. Roads are typically sloped one inch per foot or higher to ensure proper drainage
Roads are typically sloped up to a half-inch per foot in order to provide positive drainage. This is enough to ensure that the road does not collect water on its surface, which could present a significant chance for cars to hydroplane. One inch per foot of slope is more than is typically needed and would mean that the edges of the road would be one foot below its center if a road is 24 feet wide.
Sector Theory
Sector Theory was developed by Homer Hoyt in 1939. Hoyt was in the real estate business in Chicago and was interested in high-end residential development. Hoyt disagreed with Burgess' conception of city growth. He argued that land uses vary based on transportation routes. The city, as a result, was a series of sectors radiating out from the center of the city.
You are assessing the city's sewage treatment process to determine their effectiveness and capacity for a capital improvements plan. Which of the following types of treatment is the City most likely to undertake. I. Primary Treatment II. Secondary Treatment III. Tertiary Treatment IV. Quaternary Treatment
Sewage flows from a drain into a pipe which then joins a larger sewer pipe in a right of way. This larger pipe then joins a central pipe that leads to a sewage treatment plan. Initially, the sewage is screened to capture larger items, such as plastic containers. It is then sent through a primary, then secondary, then tertiary treatment process before the treated water is released.
A researcher was studying an area to determine the presence and concentration of an endangered frog species. To obtain an estimate of the population in a large forest, he picked a random point in the forest and a random direction. He went to the random starting point and counted the number of frogs in the forest closest to that point. He then took ten steps in the direction that had been selected at random and counted the number of frogs. He repeated the process of taking ten steps in the same direction and counting the number of frogs until he had counted the number of frogs from 50 walks. What type of sampling plan is this? Select one: a. cluster sampling b. simple random sampling c. stratified random sampling d. systematic random sampling
Systematic Random Sampling: Systematic random sampling starts by selecting a starting point at random and then selecting a consistent random number from that point. For example, starting at person 434 and then taking every 10th person in the phone book from there to call to participate in a survey.
This act required a separate bathroom for each dwelling unit. Select one: a. 1901 Tenement Act b. 1947 Housing Act c. 1954 Slum Clearance Act d. 1954 Housing Act
The 1901 tenement act created minimum standards for safe housing including ventilation and sanitation standards. The correct answer is: 1901 Tenement Act
Which case first established the concept of "public welfare"? Select one: a. Village of Euclid v. Ambler Realty Co. b. Golden v. Planning Board of Ramapo c. Southern Burlington County NAACP v. Township of Mount Laurel d. Necton v. City of Cambridge
The correct answer is: Village of Euclid v. Ambler Realty Co.
You are fed up at the ridiculousness of the situation and know you have done nothing wrong. Which of the following would be the least appropriate to do when you are contacted by the Ethics Officer. Select one: a. Ignore the inquiry and do not respond to the Ethics Officer b. Respond providing the relevant facts to the Ethics Officer c. Ask that the case be dropped due to lack of evidence d. Provide relevant documentation that demonstrates that the applicant's case was treated appropriately
The AICP Code of Ethics states "We shall not withhold cooperation or information from the AICP Ethics Officer or the AICP Ethics Committee if a charge of ethical misconduct has been filed against us." The correct answer is: Ignore the inquiry and do not respond to the Ethics Officer
A[n] ___________ is an area with at least 2,500 but less than 50,000 people and a population density of 1,000 persons per square mile. Select one: a. Urbanized area b. Urban cluster c. Census block d. Metropolitan statistical area
The Census Bureau uses the following definition for an urban cluster - Urban Clusters (UCs) of at least 2,500 and less than 50,000 people.
The city you work for in California has been experiencing significant growth, and the planning commission has asked you to investigate ways of putting in rules that would phase development. You advise that the phasing of development should be contingent on performance standards being met. What legal case are you relying on? Select one: a. Associated Home Builders of Greater East Bay v. City of Livermore b. Construction Industry Association of Sonoma County v. City of Petaluma c. Fred French Investing Company v. City of Los Angeles d. Village of Euclid v. Ambler Realty
The City of Livermore enacted an ordinance prohibiting issuance of new residential building permits until local educational, sewage-disposal, and water-supply facilities complied with specified standards. The Associated Home Builders Associations of Greater Eastbay, Inc., Plaintiffs, brought suit to prevent the implementation of the ordinance on the grounds that the ordinance was unconstitutional. The California Supreme Court ruled that if a municipal land use ordinance is reasonably related to the public welfare, then the ordinance is a valid exercise of the police powers.
Low-income Housing Tax Credit
The LIHTC provides funding for the development costs of low-income housing by allowing an investor (usually the partners of a partnership that owns the housing) to take a federal tax credit equal to a percentage (up to 70% or 30% of PV (Property Value) depending on the credit type) of the cost incurred for development of the low-income units in a rental housing project.
You have been invited by the planning school in your region to give a lecture on the Land Based Classification Standards (LBCS). You want to make sure that the students have a strong understanding of how these standards aid in creating a consistent understanding across communities. Which of the following do you emphasize in your lecture? I. LBCS emphasizes activities based on observable character II. LBCS emphasizes site development character in the overall physical development III. LBCS has a five dimension nine color code IV. LBCS emphasizes the role of the planner in negotiating development schemes
The Land Based Classification Standards help planners with a model for classifying land uses. LBCS Classifies land uses across five dimensions. For local planning purposes, LBCS calls for classifying land uses in the following dimensions: Activity, Function, Structure Type, Site Development Character, and Ownership.
Which federal program provides rental assistance to low-income households? Select one: a. Section 8 Certificates b. Low Income Housing Tax Credit c. HOPE VI d. HOME Investment Partnerships Program
The Section 8 housing program provides funds to pay a portion of the rent for low-income households. The amount paid depends on household income.
Which of the following is true of the Vieux Carre Commission? Select one: a. It was the first Planning Commission. b. It was the first Historic Preservation Commission. c. It was the first Historic District. d. It was the first building on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Vieux Carré, also known as the French Quarter, is the oldest section of the City of New Orleans and is a National Historic Landmark. The Vieux Carré Commission (VCC) protects, preserves, and maintains the distinct architectural, historic character, and zoning integrity of the Vieux Carré. The correct answer is: It was the first Historic Preservation Commission.
Operating and long term maintenance costs should be considered in which of the following budgeting techniques? Select one: a. PPBS b. Performance budgeting c. CIP d. ZBB
The best answer is CIP since 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.
Oregon's Measure 37 has had a significant impact on the ability of local governments to engage in land regulation. Which of the following is the best description of the Oregon law? Select one: a. A land owner to be compensated if the land regulation results in a devaluation of the property if they are the owner at the time the regulation was put in place. b. A land owner must comply with a land regulation regardless of impact on property value. c. A land owner to be compensated if the land regulation results in a devaluation of the property regardless of who owns the land. d. A land owner must comply with a land regulation only if it has a positive impact on the property value.
The best description of Oregon's Measure 37 is a land owner to be compensated if the land regulation results in a devaluation of the property if they are the owner at the time the regulation was put in place. The correct answer is: A land owner to be compensated if the land regulation results in a devaluation of the property if they are the owner at the time the regulation was put in place.
Which of the following would be the most effective method of public participation for a neighborhood plan? Select one: a. Inform neighborhood leaders of the plan development b. Complete the plan and then request citizens comment c. Send a press release to the neighborhood online discussion forum inviting comments on a draft plan d. Invite neighborhood members to host coffee talks where small groups of neighbors would be asked their opinions about plan options
The best option is to interact directly in two way communication with residents and meeting with residents in small groups results in direct interaction. The correct answer is: Invite neighborhood members to host coffee talks where small groups of neighbors would be asked their opinions about plan options
You are creating a market study based on sector theory. Using sector theory, which land is given the highest value? Select one: a. Along greenways b. Along major roadways c. Along waterfronts d. Around rural roadways
The correct answer is: Along major roadways
Which U.S. Supreme Court case is considered a landmark ruling that made government agency decisions subject to judicial review and also spurred the creation of large numbers of citizens groups dedicated to environmental activism? Select one: a. Dolan v. City of Tigard b. Citizens to Preserve Overton Park v. Volpe c. Kelo v. City of New London d. Tahoe Sierra Preservation Council v. Tahoe Regional Planning Agency
The correct answer is: Citizens to Preserve Overton Park v. Volpe
As a county planner in Alaska, you have a planning area of approximately 1,000 square miles. You have been trying to identify a participatory approach that would allow you to engage your residents in the County's comprehensive planning process. You want to use electronic technology to support meetings at a distance. After reviewing the possibilities, you believe your best option is: Select one: a. Groupware b. Hotline c. Multi-attribute Utility Analysis d. Participatory Rural Appraisal
The correct answer is: Groupware
As a planner for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, you are responsible for air pollution management planning. You are coordinating with the state to ensure that there is coordination among the various local and regional plans as part of the state air pollution implementation plan. In your review, which of the following would you expect to be integrated? I. Regional Transportation Plans II. Regional Transportation Improvement Programs III. Regional Solid Waste Management Plan IV. Local non-smoking policies
The correct answer is: I, II and III
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 but could be reduced by reducing the number of dead-end and cul-de-sac streets. d. The district plan has a high ratio, indicating that the district is poorly connected.
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.
. Your first duty is to develop a comprehensive plan. What is the first thing you should do to get started? Select one: a. Draft an RFP to hire a consultant to perform the work. b. Prepare a report to the City Council outlining the planning process and the resources that will be needed to complete the plan. c. Mobilize citizens to join committees to work on the plan. d. Rewrite the zoning ordinance.
The first step is to get authorization to start the planning process from the elected body and to ensure that adequate resources are available to support the planning process.
The Supreme Court in Nectow v. City of Cambridge dealt with which of the following issues? Select one: a. Taking b. Free speech c. Zoning d. Eminent domain
The issue in Nectow (1928) was whether the zoning ordinance was constitutional as applied to the Plaintiff's land. The US Supreme Court found that the zoning ordinance in question made no reasonable sense in placing the Plaintiff's land in a residential district, reversing a lower court's decision. The correct answer is: Zoning
You are preparing a zoning ordinance amendment that will include specific design criteria for new large scale retail development. In the staff report outlining the changes to the zoning ordinance you emphasize: Select one: a. The criteria should be so expensive to implement that it will persuade large scale retailers, such as Wal-Mart, not to move into the city b. The architectural character of the community will be reflected in this new development c. The legal basis for enforcing the design standards d. The criteria will advance the quality of life of the community
The legal basis for the zoning ordinance amendment is critical to include. Zoning for the purposes of aesthetics is a valid public purpose and the staff report should reflect any state statutes or other legal basis for putting in place these standards. While architecture character and quality of life are relevant in the report, the legal basis is the best answer.
MAP-21
The number of funding programs is consolidated by two-thirds.[4] The environmental review process is reformed in an effort to speed up project development. More projects will be categorically excluded from review, and there will be a four-year review deadline enforced with financial penalties.[5][6] (In 2011 the average review took 8.1 years.)[7] Funding for bicycle and pedestrian transportation (primarily via rail trails) is reduced and consolidated into a broader program called "Transportation Alternatives." Half of this funding will go to metropolitan planning organizations and the other half will go to states, which may choose to use the funds for other purposes. Bicycle and rail trail advocates were highly critical of this change, anticipating a 60-70% drop in funding.[8] A national freight policy will be developed. Tolling on federal highways is reformed. Mainstream tolling is now easier to implement in regards to new highways and expansion and repairs to existing ones. Also, electronic toll collection facilities had until October 1, 2016 to establish a nationwide interoperability agreement.[9] No funding was provided, and no penalty was set for not meeting this deadline, and as of November 2017 it has not been met.[10] (See List of electronic toll collection systems.) Other provisions
Which of the following is NOT true about vested rights? Select one: a. A nonconforming lot can be developed if the zoning change was after the creation of the lot. b. Once a building permit has been issued, there is a right to continue with the project regardless of changes in regulation. c. There is a vested right if a property has an existing zoning classification. d. There is a vested right once a substantial financial investment has been made in the property.
This question is asking which is NOT true. There is not a vested right if a property has an existing zoning classification. The correct answer is: There is a vested right if a property has an existing zoning classification.
. You reach out to social service providers, social workers, and groups that advocate for the homeless to join the task force. In talking with the service providers you learn that the following is one of the key reasons for an increase in homelessness over time. Select one: a. The state won't mail benefits to people who do not have a permanent address. b. Federal repeal and cuts to programs that assist the poor, including the Aid to Families with Dependent Children program. c. Housing trusts established to build transitional housing have not been able to keep with the demand for housing. d. A local manufacturer shut down and the 100 people employed in the factory have suffered from long-term unemployment.
The principal cause of the increase in homelessness was due to cuts in federal aid programs. The AFDC program was replaced with the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families. This program helps only a portion of the families that AFDC reached. The amount paid to persons receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) has not increased at a rate that keeps up with the cost of living. The SSI payment, which supports the disabled, is less than the average monthly rent for a studio apartment. The correct answer is: Federal repeal and cuts to programs that assist the poor, including the Aid to Families with Dependent Children program.
location quotient
The ratio between the percentage of employees in a certain type of work or job classification in a community and the percentage of employees in that same type of work or job classification nationally. If the ratio exceeds 1 it indicates the activity is a base economic activity (meaning exporting)
Sample selection bias can occur when: Select one: a. The availability of data is influenced by the selection process b. Simple random sampling c. Two samples are drawn and only one of the samples is used d. Samples are small
The selection process is critical to ensuring a statistically valid sample. For example, selecting a convenience sample based on the ease of the availability of data could result in sample selection bias. The correct answer is: The availability of data is influenced by the selection process
The senior planner in a county planning department argued successfully against any further development within the town's aquifer recharge areas. Six years later, as a consultant to a residential developer, he is requesting a rezoning of 1,000 acres of land within the town's public water supply recharge areas for residential use. Is this action unethical? Select one: a. Yes, it violates the AICP Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct. b. No, it does not violate the AICP Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct. c. Yes, it violates the APA Ethical Principles. d. It is illegal.
The senior planner in a county planning department argued successfully against any further development within the town's aquifer recharge areas. Six years later, as a consultant to a residential developer, he is requesting a rezoning of 1,000 acres of land within the town's public water supply recharge areas for residential use. Is this action unethical? Select one: a. Yes, it violates the AICP Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct. b. No, it does not violate the AICP Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct. c. Yes, it violates the APA Ethical Principles. d. It is illegal.
What is the purpose of the State Standard Enabling Act? Select one: a. to provide a basic foundation for zoning in the United States b. to provide a regulatory framework for adoption by communities c. to provide specific requirements for zoning districts d. to provide prescriptive requirements for planning commissions
The standard state enabling act published by the US Department of Commerce in the 1920s sought to provide a basic foundation for zoning in the United States. In many states, this standard act still supplies the institutional structure.
The visioning process allows for early citizen involvement, impartial leadership, all inclusive citizen participation, and... Select one: a. A short-term planning mentality b. Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats analysis c. Heavy media involvement d. Fundraising
The visioning process allows for early citizen involvement, impartial leadership, all inclusive citizen participation, and heavy media involvement. The correct answer is: Heavy media involvement
You are trying to reach out to senior citizens in your community to understand whether the existing senior center is meeting the community's needs. Which of the following would be the most effective way to reach this group? Select one: a. Email Survey b. Phone Survey c. Mail Survey d. Social Media link to a Survey
Those over 65 use the Internet and e-mail in the smallest portions. A phone or mail survey are more likely to reach seniors, but a mail survey is the most likely to reach the resident and to receive a response.
You work for a community development corporation and were recently brought on as the new executive director. One of the key things you have heard from the staff of 30 is that people don't know what is going on and who is doing what. You realize that internal communications need to improve. To support enhanced communications you decide to reorganize the staff. Which of the following organizational structures would work best? Select one: a. Matrix b. Hierarchical c. Flat d. Linear
To enhance communication, a flat organization places more responsibility among individual employees, resulting in greater communication among people in the organization. This is compared to a hierarchical organization where information can sometimes be held at key ranks in the organization.
You wish to use a software program that will allow you to undertake modeling that allows for you to analyze urban development, considering the interactions between land use, transportation, and public policy on a regional scale. You have evaluated a series of software packages. Which would be the most appropriate? Select one: a. SketchUp b. UrbanSim c. Geographic Information System d. CommunityViz
UrbanSim is an open source urban simulation system to support metropolitan land use, transportation, and environmental planning. For more information see http://www.urbansim.com The correct answer is: UrbanSim
You are working on developing design guidelines for your community. The historic architecture in the community uses locally available materials, this is known as ____________ architecture. Select one: a. Modern b. Victorian c. Gothic d. Vernacular
Vernacular architecture refers to architecture based on locally available materials. The correct answer is: Vernacular
Dolan v. City of Tigard
When Dolan applied for a permit to nearly double the size of her store, the local planning commission approved the application on the condition that she dedicate roughly 10 percent of her property, located in the creek's floodplain, toward a flood drainage system and a public pedestrian and bike path. Dolan appealed this exaction. "rough proportionality" between the proposed dedication and the development's potential impact. In this case, because the city used vague standards to justify its conditions on development (the proposed landscaping could have been private, and traffic studies did not prove that the public pathway would alleviate traffic), taking 10 percent of Dolan's property was excessive compared to the potential harm of the building expansion
As the town planner in a traditional small town, you are working to try to retain the character of the community. Your town has a population of 3,500 that has remained stable for almost 100 years. You have a main street that is filled with small shops that primarily serve the local community, but also a strip of antique stores that attract visitors to the region. You seek to retain all of the following characteristics except: I. Open space at the edge of town II. Roads that are scaled for daily use III. Incremental growth outward from the core IV. Low to very low-density development
While a small town may contain some low-density development, the low and very low-density development belongs outside of the small town. A traditional small town includes a dense core with smaller lots around the town center.
Which of the following is the best way to resolve a conflict in the community? Select one: a. A referendum b. Consensus building c. Delphi method d. Mediation
While on an individual basis mediation can be most effective when you are working with a large group such as 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. Usually, the conflict also involves multiple, complex issues. While consensus building is probably most often used in environmental disputes, it is applicable to many other kinds of public policy disputes as well as the community, state, and international levels.
As the State Director for energy, you are undertaking an audit of land use controls in your state that may be encouraging or discouraging renewable energy. You find that the following form of renewable energy is the most regulated by local governments. Select one: a. Solar b. Wind c. Geothermal d. Anaerobic Digestion
Wind energy is the most commonly regulated by local governments. This typically includes setback requirements as well as zoning district categories that allow or prohibit wind turbines.
You are a planner in a mid-sized city and you have an opportunity to invest in a development, but the proposal will come before your agency for approval. What should you do?
You do not want to create an appearance of a conflict of interest. Even if you are not responsible for the case, it can appear that there is a conflict of interest. The AICP Code of Ethics states "We shall avoid a conflict of interest or even the appearance of a conflict of interest in accepting assignments from clients or employers."
The economic development director for the city has been aggressively pursuing large industries. The economic development director and city council are excited that a chemical plant that will employ 300 people wants to move into the city. The plant wants to locate on a vacant parcel along the lake in order to have access to a fresh water supply. The city's comprehensive plan calls for the vacant land to remain as open space. The company files for a rezoning to industrial. As the current planning division director, you are concerned about the rezoning of the property. You believe that the property should stay as a community amenity. The planning commission ignored your staff report and approved the rezoning. The surrounding neighborhood is now suing over the rezoning. They have been served and will be required to testify. What should you do? Select one: a. Provide all public documents regarding the rezoning. b. Agree to testify in court regarding your staff report. c. Meet with the neighborhood group, along with the city attorney, to discuss their concerns. d. All of the above are correct.
You must provide public records, if called to court you will need to testify regarding your staff report, and you can meet with the neighborhood group. The key is to limit discussion to what is in the public record and your staff report.
As the transportation planner for the City of Plannersville, you have identified a roadway that is significantly over capacity. This major arterial runs across multiple jurisdictions. You wish to have this roadway expanded and as part of the project turned into a complete street. You have put together a proposal that is supported by the Plannersville City Council. Your next step is to go to the _______ to have the transportation improvement placed into their transportation improvement program. Select one: a. COG b. MPO c. NRA d. DOT
Your next step is to go to the MPO to have the transportation improvement placed into their transportation improvement program. The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is a 6-year financial program that describes the schedule for obligating federal funds to state and local projects. The TIP contains funding information for all modes of transportation including roadway projects, as well as transit capital and operating costs.
Consolidated Plan
both a process and a document. It is a process through which a community identifies its housing, homeless and community development needs and establishes multi-year goals and an annual action plan. It is also a public document that details a community's community development and housing profile.
For an AICP planner, which of the following would NOT be considered adhering to ethical conduct? Select one: a. Involving the public in planning processes b. Completing competent independent work c. Obtaining professional continuing education d. Influencing an election
d. Influencing an election
HOPE VI
grant program provided funds for the redevelopment of severely distressed public housing. It also allowed for the demolition of public housing as well as the construction of new public housing in mixed-income neighborhoods, following the principles of New Urbanism. The result has been a deconcentration of public housing.
Critical Path Method (CPM)
he analysis results in a "critical path" through the project tasks. Each project task has a known amount of time to complete and cannot be completed before the previous one is completed. The longest pathway is the critical pathway.
simple random sampling
every member of the population has an equal probability of being selected for the sample. Selection is random and entirely by chance.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
formed through the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1965. The act also put into place rent subsidies for the poor, home loans at reduced interest rates, and subsidies for public housing projects.
Gantt Chart
is chart focuses on the sequence of tasks necessary for project completion. Each task is represented as a single horizontal bar on an X-Y chart. The X-axis is the time scale over which the project will endure. The length of each taskbar corresponds to the duration of each task. The relationship usually shows dependency, where one task cannot begin until another is completed.
Housing Act of 1959
made federal matching funds available for comprehensive planning at the metropolitan, regional, state, and interstate levels.
Air Quality Plana that are required by state should include
rovisions for ozone nonattainment areas, Provisions for carbon monoxide nonattainment areas, Provisions for particulate matter nonattainment, provisions for designated nonattainment for sulfur oxides, nitrogen dioxide, or lead. Transportation is a major source of air pollution - for example, carbon monoxide, which is required to be addressed as part of the state implementation plan.
Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT)
scheduling method that graphically illustrates the interrelationships of project tasks. PERT is a good choice when precise time estimates are not available for project tasks. The PERT planning process involves the following steps: • Identify the specific activities and milestones;• Determine the proper sequence of the activities;• Construct a network diagram;• Determine the critical path;• Update the PERT chart as the project progresses.
Consolidated MSA (CMSA)
this incorporates two or more adjacent MSAs with overlapping commuting patterns
