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The Euclidean zoning model takes its name from:
Answer: Euclid v. Ambler Realty Co. (1926)
Euclidean zoning is named after the Supreme Court case Village of Euclid v. Ambler Realty Co. (1926), which upheld the constitutionality of comprehensive use separation zoning.
Which analytical tool do planners most commonly use to evaluate the economic viability of proposed public projects by comparing projected benefits to costs over time?
Answer: Cost-benefit analysis
Cost-benefit analysis (CBA) compares the present value of all anticipated benefits against all anticipated costs to determine whether a public investment is economically justified.
A 'transfer of development rights' (TDR) program allows property owners in a sending zone to:
Answer: Sell unused development potential to owners in a receiving zone
TDR programs let owners of land designated for preservation sell their unused development rights to developers in targeted growth areas, compensating owners without public purchase.
The 'jobs-housing balance' metric is primarily used to assess:
Answer: The relationship between employment locations and housing supply to reduce commuting
Jobs-housing balance measures whether the number and types of jobs in an area are matched by an appropriate supply of housing, with imbalances leading to longer commutes and traffic congestion.
Which planning document typically has the GREATEST legal force in guiding day-to-day development decisions?
Answer: Zoning ordinance
The zoning ordinance, as a regulatory law, has direct legal authority over development decisions; the comprehensive plan provides policy guidance but is generally advisory unless state law mandates consistency.
Planners evaluating a brownfield site for redevelopment must prioritize which of the following first?
Answer: Environmental site assessment and remediation needs
A Phase I and potentially Phase II Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) is the essential first step to identify contamination risks before any redevelopment planning proceeds.
The 'carrying capacity' concept applied to land use planning refers to:
Answer: The maximum level of development or population an ecosystem or infrastructure system can sustain
Carrying capacity in planning describes the threshold beyond which natural systems, infrastructure, or community character would be significantly degraded by additional development.