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»American Planning Association (APA) establishment - correct
answer- established in 1978 by the merging of the American
Institute of Planners (AIP) and American Society of Planning
Officials (ASPO)
14th Amendment - correct answer- Declares that all persons
born in the U.S. are citizens and are guaranteed equal protection
of the laws.
2000 Census highlights - correct answer- included a variety
of changes from the previous surveys. The "short form" of the
survey was the shortest since the one
included in the census administered in 1820 and it was received
by 83% of households, while 17% of households received the
"long form" of the survey. The short form of the survey given out
in 2000 asked for individuals name, age, gender, race, Hispanic
ethnicity, relationships between household members, and
whether the home was rented or owned by the householder.
Additionally, respondents were allowed to select more than one
race that they identify with for the first time in the history of the
census. response rate: 65%
,2010 Census highlights - correct answer- included changes
to the structure of the survey and the method in which it was
administered. The "long form" of the survey was eliminated for
this census and households only received the "short form" which
only included 10 questions.
The Census Bureau also received help from various local
organizations while administering the survey in 2010 in an effort
to avoid undercounting. response rate: 74%
8 elements of a strategic plan - correct answer- 1. Analyze
the needs of the organization
2. Identify results
3. Analyze Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats
4. Involve Stakeholders
5. Develop and evaluate alternatives
6. Identify the municipality's role
7. Identify funding
8. Evaluate performance
A Ladder of Participation (2007) - correct answer- By Sherry
Arnstein, categorizes public participation of planning and policy
,making into 3 levels based on the power that the general public
actually has: non-participation; tokenism; and citizen power.
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - correct answer-
Secondary units on parcels (e.g. conversion of garages or
carriage houses into rental units or condominiums); permitting
this is quick and efficient way to increase affordable housing
units without subdividing parcels or increasing the existing
footprint of the jurisdiction
accessory use - correct answer- Incidental to the principal
use of the lot, is often located on the same lot as the principal
use, and smaller in size than the principal use. Accessory uses
can include home occupations, outside storage, or a garage
apartment.
Adaptive Approach - correct answer- incremental in nature.
It takes a troubled policy and applies incremental changes to
measure progress towards a long-term goal. These goals can be
difficult to define or recognize
Advocacy Planning - correct answer- Paul Davidoff, 1960s -
Prior to this theory, planners operated
, on public interest, or the good of the whole. Now, planners
would be quasi-lawyers, advocating for the interests of a
particular group. Advocacy planning was in an effort to
give voices to the underrepresented or disadvantaged. Davidoff
suggested planners should represent interest groups, rather
than the whole community. This would result in plans that
would represent the interest group's values and objectives. A
planner would still use rational or incremental approaches to
planning, but advocacy planning changed who the planner
would plan for.
Agins v. City of Tiburon (1980) - correct answer- Court
upheld city's right to zone property at low-density and zoning
was not a taking. Agins acquired 5 acres of land for residential
development. City adopted zoning ord that placed property in a
one-family dwellings zone with density restrictions.
American City Planning Institute is renamed...in year...? -
correct answer- American Institute of Planners - 1939
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - correct
answer- included measures to improve affordable
healthcare, increase educational opportunities, improve
infrastructure, and enhance our energy independence.
CORRECT ANSWERS; VERIFIED; LATEST UPDATE
»American Planning Association (APA) establishment - correct
answer- established in 1978 by the merging of the American
Institute of Planners (AIP) and American Society of Planning
Officials (ASPO)
14th Amendment - correct answer- Declares that all persons
born in the U.S. are citizens and are guaranteed equal protection
of the laws.
2000 Census highlights - correct answer- included a variety
of changes from the previous surveys. The "short form" of the
survey was the shortest since the one
included in the census administered in 1820 and it was received
by 83% of households, while 17% of households received the
"long form" of the survey. The short form of the survey given out
in 2000 asked for individuals name, age, gender, race, Hispanic
ethnicity, relationships between household members, and
whether the home was rented or owned by the householder.
Additionally, respondents were allowed to select more than one
race that they identify with for the first time in the history of the
census. response rate: 65%
,2010 Census highlights - correct answer- included changes
to the structure of the survey and the method in which it was
administered. The "long form" of the survey was eliminated for
this census and households only received the "short form" which
only included 10 questions.
The Census Bureau also received help from various local
organizations while administering the survey in 2010 in an effort
to avoid undercounting. response rate: 74%
8 elements of a strategic plan - correct answer- 1. Analyze
the needs of the organization
2. Identify results
3. Analyze Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats
4. Involve Stakeholders
5. Develop and evaluate alternatives
6. Identify the municipality's role
7. Identify funding
8. Evaluate performance
A Ladder of Participation (2007) - correct answer- By Sherry
Arnstein, categorizes public participation of planning and policy
,making into 3 levels based on the power that the general public
actually has: non-participation; tokenism; and citizen power.
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - correct answer-
Secondary units on parcels (e.g. conversion of garages or
carriage houses into rental units or condominiums); permitting
this is quick and efficient way to increase affordable housing
units without subdividing parcels or increasing the existing
footprint of the jurisdiction
accessory use - correct answer- Incidental to the principal
use of the lot, is often located on the same lot as the principal
use, and smaller in size than the principal use. Accessory uses
can include home occupations, outside storage, or a garage
apartment.
Adaptive Approach - correct answer- incremental in nature.
It takes a troubled policy and applies incremental changes to
measure progress towards a long-term goal. These goals can be
difficult to define or recognize
Advocacy Planning - correct answer- Paul Davidoff, 1960s -
Prior to this theory, planners operated
, on public interest, or the good of the whole. Now, planners
would be quasi-lawyers, advocating for the interests of a
particular group. Advocacy planning was in an effort to
give voices to the underrepresented or disadvantaged. Davidoff
suggested planners should represent interest groups, rather
than the whole community. This would result in plans that
would represent the interest group's values and objectives. A
planner would still use rational or incremental approaches to
planning, but advocacy planning changed who the planner
would plan for.
Agins v. City of Tiburon (1980) - correct answer- Court
upheld city's right to zone property at low-density and zoning
was not a taking. Agins acquired 5 acres of land for residential
development. City adopted zoning ord that placed property in a
one-family dwellings zone with density restrictions.
American City Planning Institute is renamed...in year...? -
correct answer- American Institute of Planners - 1939
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - correct
answer- included measures to improve affordable
healthcare, increase educational opportunities, improve
infrastructure, and enhance our energy independence.
