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What is the definition of urban sprawl?
Expansion of cities into surrounding rural areas, characterized by low-density development and car-dependent infrastructure.
What is the definition of New Urbanism?
Planning approach countering urban sprawl by creating walkable, mixed-use, and human-scaled communities.
What is the definition of urban revitalization?
Process of improving and renewing urban areas that have declined.
What is the definition of green belts?
Protected areas of land around cities that prevent urban sprawl and preserve open space.
Define mixed-use development.
Combining residential, commercial, and recreational spaces in one area.
Define low-density housing.
Housing consisting of single-family homes spread over a large area.
Define transect planning.
Density decreases as you move away from the center of the community
Define walkability in urban planning.
Prioritizing pedestrian access with sidewalks and paths.
Define sense of place.
Emphasizing community interaction and public spaces.
Define compact design.
Creating higher-density neighborhoods that use less land.
Compare urban sprawl and New Urbanism.
Urban sprawl is low-density and car-dependent, while New Urbanism promotes walkability and mixed-use development.
Compare the goals of urban revitalization and green belts.
Urban revitalization aims to improve existing urban areas, while green belts aim to prevent sprawl and preserve open space.
Compare pre-automobile and post-automobile cities.
Pre-automobile cities were compact and walkable, while post-automobile cities are low-density and car-dependent.
Compare the focus of New Urbanism and urban revitalization.
New Urbanism focuses on new developments, while urban revitalization focuses on improving existing urban areas.
Compare the impacts of urban sprawl and compact design.
Urban sprawl leads to increased car dependence and habitat loss, while compact design reduces car dependence and uses less land.
Compare the benefits of green belts and urban parks.
Green belts prevent urban sprawl, while urban parks provide recreational opportunities within the city.
Compare the challenges of implementing New Urbanism and urban revitalization.
New Urbanism faces challenges in implementation, while urban revitalization faces potential displacement of residents.
Compare the street patterns in pre-automobile and post-automobile cities.
Pre-automobile cities had grid-patterned streets, while post-automobile cities have cul-de-sacs and wider streets.
Compare the housing types in urban sprawl and New Urbanism.
Urban sprawl has low-density housing, while New Urbanism has a variety of housing options.
Compare the reliance on automobiles in urban sprawl and New Urbanism.
Urban sprawl has a heavy reliance on automobiles, while New Urbanism reduces reliance on automobiles.
What is a key goal of New Urbanism?
To create walkable, mixed-use communities that reduce reliance on automobiles.
What is the primary aim of urban revitalization?
To improve the quality of life and boost economic development in declining urban areas.
What is the main purpose of implementing green belts?
To preserve open space, prevent urban sprawl, and improve air quality around cities.
Explain the concept of 'sense of place' in urban planning.
Creating communities where people feel connected and have a strong attachment to their local environment.
What impact did the automobile have on urban development?
Led to low-density, car-dependent development and urban sprawl.
What are the core principles of New Urbanism?
Walkability, mixed-use development, compact design, sense of place, transect planning.
What are the goals of urban revitalization?
Improve quality of life, boost economic development, attract tourists, address inequalities, create inclusive communities.
What are the purposes of green belts?
Preserve open space, reduce urban sprawl, improve air quality, provide recreational opportunities.
What is the role of public spaces in New Urbanism?
To foster community interaction and create a sense of place.
What are some negative impacts of urban sprawl?
Increased traffic, loss of habitats, higher infrastructure costs, social segregation, reduced quality of life.