Exam 16: Urbanization: Why Are Cities Growing

The city of Amarillo, Texas, is gathering data on traffic congestion. It finds that 74% of commuters are driving their cars alone, 12%are carpooling, and 10% are using public transportation. This information is referred to as

A nonprofit group is analyzing urban areas of Bangladesh to determine regions to label as slums. Which criteria should it use?

What is the correct relationship between population density and the use of public transportation?

The city of Boca Raton, Florida, is in need of improved organization of its downtown spaces, including the addition of green spaces and more multifamily units within walking distance of shops and restaurants. When these changes are made, the traffic flow is now reduced, increasing commute times for drivers from other cities in the region. This balance of local and regional scales is

Bus rapid transit has been shown to be a cheaper and faster method of transportation than cars, but it requires

In the early and mid-1900s, people left farming communities in rural Michigan for the promise of better work and pay in Detroit. This is an example of

The city of Bellevue, Washington, is accepting plans for the redevelopment of its downtown area. Below are the outlines of four plans. Which would be closest to the definition of a mixed-use area? Plan 1: 15 apartments, 2.0 miles from nearest public transportation Plan 2: large grocery store, 0.2 miles from nearest public transportation Plan 3: 10 condos, 2 office spaces, 4 miles from nearest public transportation Plan 4: 10 apartments, large grocery store, 2 office spaces, 0.2 miles from nearest public transportation

Which of the following contributed to the rise of the suburbs in the 1940s and 1950s?

Many urban areas are experiencing a decay of their infrastructure. Which of the following would be an example of this?

Which of the following strategies have urban planners found most helpful when dealing with planners' dilemma?

The city of Boca Raton, Florida, is in need of improved organization of its downtown spaces, including the addition of green spaces and more multifamily units within walking distance of shops and restaurants. This work would be considered

During the Great Depression, many migrant workers and families who had lost their homes were drawn to urban areas, where they believed they would find more opportunities. This is referred to as

Providence, Rhode Island, decided to relocate the Interstate 195 and Interstate 95 intersection to discourage car traffic and improve walking spaces within the downtown core. This project was named the Iway, cost $610 million, and was completed in 2007. This would be considered

Below is the population density for four cities. Which would be the MOST likely to have the highest percentage of the population that uses public transportation? ?

What is the connection between bright lights syndrome and the development of slums in cities around the world?

Suburban sprawl results in developments that typically have

Describe two problems with suburban sprawl. Give two strategies that suburban communities could implement to reduce these problems.

Which of the following developments would have the highest floor-to-area ratio (FAR)?

Based on the 2010 census, if we compare people living in central cities and suburban areas, overall population has in suburban areas and population density has .

The city of Amarillo, Texas, is gathering data on traffic congestion. Over the past three years, workers have added lanes to many roads, increasing the capacity of the roads by 20%. Despite this increase in capacity, commute times in Amarillo have only decreased by 2%. What would explain these results?