AICP EXAM PREP QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS; A+ GRADE
Advocacy Planning Theory - correct answer- One of seven
theories of planning practice. Developed by Paul Davidhoff in
1960s. Planners should plan for special interest groups and write
plural plans for public consideration because one plan for the
good of public is inadequate. Norman Krumholz took it a step
further in '70s with equity planning idea to advocate for the
poor and redistribute power, resources and participation away
from elite. Plans focus on quality of life, not delivery of services
in equity planning.
Central Place Theory - correct answer- Theory of urban
development, unique from others because it addresses growth
of a region. Explains size and spacing of cities, not just growth.
Developed by Walter Christaller in 1933. There is a minimum
market to bring certain businesses to a city and maximum range
people will travel for goods and services. Laws determine the
number, size and distribution of towns. Threshold is a minimum
market, range in maximum distance.
City Beautiful Movement - correct answer- Primary
proponent was Daniel Burnham. Inspired by Columbian
, Exposition in Chicago 1893. Cities as a work of art, grandeur with
strong axis, monuments, parks, monumental public buildings,
emphasis on how things looked (rather than worked).
Emphasized civic art and sanitary hygiene. Based on Baron
Haussmon's work in Paris.
Communicative Planning Theory - correct answer- One of
seven theories of planning practice. Uses census bldg. Planners
role is to listen and assist in forging consensus among different
viewpoints. Recognizes planning occurs within public realm of
politics. Uses a rational model to bring understanding to
stakeholders. Grew out of American pragmatic philosophy and
European critical theory (considering how public and planners
come together) and advocacy and transactive planning. Current
theory of choise among practicing planners.
Concentric Circle Theory - correct answer- Theory of urban
development. Developed by sociologist Ernest Burgess and
Robert Park in 1925. Invasion and succession - growth happens
by land uses expanding outward from one area to another. Cities
grow in rings, land uses are based on distance from downtown,
5 rings in his theory:
1. CBD
2. Industrial
3. Transition (industry & low income)
DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS; A+ GRADE
Advocacy Planning Theory - correct answer- One of seven
theories of planning practice. Developed by Paul Davidhoff in
1960s. Planners should plan for special interest groups and write
plural plans for public consideration because one plan for the
good of public is inadequate. Norman Krumholz took it a step
further in '70s with equity planning idea to advocate for the
poor and redistribute power, resources and participation away
from elite. Plans focus on quality of life, not delivery of services
in equity planning.
Central Place Theory - correct answer- Theory of urban
development, unique from others because it addresses growth
of a region. Explains size and spacing of cities, not just growth.
Developed by Walter Christaller in 1933. There is a minimum
market to bring certain businesses to a city and maximum range
people will travel for goods and services. Laws determine the
number, size and distribution of towns. Threshold is a minimum
market, range in maximum distance.
City Beautiful Movement - correct answer- Primary
proponent was Daniel Burnham. Inspired by Columbian
, Exposition in Chicago 1893. Cities as a work of art, grandeur with
strong axis, monuments, parks, monumental public buildings,
emphasis on how things looked (rather than worked).
Emphasized civic art and sanitary hygiene. Based on Baron
Haussmon's work in Paris.
Communicative Planning Theory - correct answer- One of
seven theories of planning practice. Uses census bldg. Planners
role is to listen and assist in forging consensus among different
viewpoints. Recognizes planning occurs within public realm of
politics. Uses a rational model to bring understanding to
stakeholders. Grew out of American pragmatic philosophy and
European critical theory (considering how public and planners
come together) and advocacy and transactive planning. Current
theory of choise among practicing planners.
Concentric Circle Theory - correct answer- Theory of urban
development. Developed by sociologist Ernest Burgess and
Robert Park in 1925. Invasion and succession - growth happens
by land uses expanding outward from one area to another. Cities
grow in rings, land uses are based on distance from downtown,
5 rings in his theory:
1. CBD
2. Industrial
3. Transition (industry & low income)
