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Leaders in Central City, USA, would like to attract more conventions, especially annual meetings of people affiliated with professional organizations. Because of Central City’s climate, leaders have been successful in attracting these events only in the summer. Which infrastructure improvement might have the biggest impact in enabling leaders to attract more professional conventions to Central City?
A.
building a stadium for a professional sports franchise near the CBD
B.
creating a system of pedestrian walkways in the CBD
C.
expanding the summer recreational opportunities in the CBD
D.
adding more retailers with high thresholds in the CBD
E.
preparing a bid to host the Olympics
Due to a common feature of their sites, CBDs of older cities might be especially likely to include
A.
a national park or national forest.
B.
an agricultural district.
C.
an interstate highway.
D.
a bridge or harbor.
E.
a distribution center.
Which of the following is an effect of using vertical features in CBD development?
A.
increased land costs and decreased construction costs
B.
displacement of low-income residents
C.
displacement of professional office space
D.
decreasing investment in tourism and hospitality
E.
increased construction costs and decreased land costs
Which two factors make manufacturing facilities less likely to remain in the CBD while also discouraging some people from living there?
A.
historic structures and business services
B.
public transportation access and high-range retail
C.
high rents and a shortage of land
D.
crime rates and high threshold retail
E.
architectural features and cultural amenities
Use the figure to answer the question.
Which type of growth pattern is typical of cities that fit the model depicted?
A.
The city grows in a series of wedges or channels extending out from the CBD.
B.
The city grows in a series of rings, with upscale residential at the center and informal settlements at the outer edges.
C.
The city grows in a series of rings, with business activities at the center and upscale residential at the outer edges.
D.
The city grows around various centers spread across the metropolitan area.
E.
The city grows, contracts, and then is redeveloped so that the CBD is organized around tourism.
Use the figure to answer the question.
Which type of growth pattern is typical of cities that fit the model depicted?
A.
The city grows in a series of wedges or channels extending out from the CBD.
B.
The city grows in a series of rings, with upscale residential at the center and informal settlements at the outer edges.
C.
The city grows in a series of rings, with business activities at the center and upscale residential at the outer edges.
D.
The city grows around various centers spread across the metropolitan area.
E.
The city grows, contracts, and then is redeveloped so that the CBD is organized around tourism.
Which city exemplifies the pattern of growth depicted in this figure?
A.
Chicago, Illinois
B.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
C.
Boston, Massachusetts
D.
Tysons Corner, Virginia
E.
Houston, Texas
What does this map suggest about informal settlements in developed or developing countries?
A.
In developing countries, a single elite sector develops along a narrow corridor.
B.
In developing countries, informal settlements are evenly distributed across the city.
C.
In developed countries, a single informal settlement develops along a narrow corridor.
D.
In developed countries, informal settlements are in the outskirts rather than near the center of a city.
E.
In developing countries, informal settlements are in the outskirts rather than near the center of a city.
Which of the following accurately explains the urban structure in cities in developing countries where basic infrastructure is limited? Select all that apply.
A.
Wealthy people choose to live near disamenities where the best services are available.
B.
Wealthy people choose to live near the center of cities where the best services are available.
C.
Wealthy people choose to live near informal settlements where the best services are available.
D.
Wealthy people choose to live along a narrow sector along which the best services are located.
E.
Wealthy people choose to live as far as possible from the CBD to avoid disamenities.
Which changes in suburban areas have led to the flattening of the density gradient?
A.
Construction of townhomes and apartment buildings has increased housing density, and suburbs have spread across a larger area.
B.
Suburbs have lost residential population and gained manufacturing and industrial uses.
C.
Public transportation corridors have claimed land in suburbs, displacing large numbers of residents.
D.
Formerly fragmented local governments have been replaced by consolidated city-county governments.
E.
Increasing agricultural land uses have regraded the landscape so sites conform to the ideal for farming.
How does urban planning in the UK compare with urban planning in the United States? Select all that apply.
A.
Cities in the UK have less sprawl than cities in the United States.
B.
Cities in the UK have more sprawl than cities in the United States.
C.
Because the city's growth is relatively fixed, urban housing costs are higher in the UK than in the United States.
D.
Because the suburban growth is relatively fixed, urban housing costs are lower in the UK than in the United States.
E.
The UK and the United States conduct their urban planning in very similar ways.
Which of the following is NOT a way in which cities try to reduce the demand to use congested roads?
A.
creating public transportation that does not use roads
B.
charging a fee to access heavily used roads
C.
requiring permits for those who want to access these roads
D.
discouraging people from living near the CBD
E.
prohibiting motor vehicles from accessing the city center
Which of the following could be considered the opposite of gentrification?
A.
education
B.
filtering
C.
retail services
D.
segmentation
E.
sustainability
Imagine a Florida resident is planning to purchase a full-electric vehicle to support her interest in sustainability. Which information from this figure might cause her to change her mind?
A.
Most of the electric power in her state is generated using natural gas.
B.
Most of the electric power in her state is generated using hydroelectric power.
C.
Most of the electric power in her state is generated using coal.
D.
Most of the electric power in her state is generated using solar power.
E.
Most of the electric power in her state is generated using wind power.
1. The infrastructure improvement that might have the biggest impact in enabling leaders to attract more professional conventions to Central City is:
B. creating a system of pedestrian walkways in the CBD
2. Due to a common feature of their sites, CBDs of older cities might be especially likely to include:
D. a bridge or harbor.
3. An effect of using vertical features in CBD development is:
E. increased construction costs and decreased land costs
4. Two factors that make manufacturing facilities less likely to remain in the CBD while also discouraging some people from living there are:
C. high rents and a shortage of land
5. The city growth pattern that is typical of cities fitting the model depicted is:
A. The city grows in a series of wedges or channels extending out from the CBD.
6. A city that exemplifies the pattern of growth depicted in this figure is:
C. Boston, Massachusetts
7. This map suggests that in developed or developing countries, informal settlements are:
E. In developing countries, informal settlements are in the outskirts rather than near the center of a city.
8. The urban structure in cities in developing countries, where basic infrastructure is limited, is accurately explained by the following statements (select all that apply):
B. Wealthy people choose to live near the center of cities where the best services are available.
D. Wealthy people choose to live along a narrow sector along which the best services are located.
9. Changes in suburban areas that have led to the flattening of the density gradient include:
A. Construction of townhomes and apartment buildings has increased housing density, and suburbs have spread across a larger area.
10. Comparisons between urban planning in the UK and the United States include the following (select all that apply):
A. Cities in the UK have less sprawl than cities in the United States.
C. Because the city's growth is relatively fixed, urban housing costs are higher in the UK than in the United States.
11. A way that cities do NOT try to reduce the demand to use congested roads is:
D. discouraging people from living near the CBD
12. The opposite of gentrification is:
B. filtering
13. A Florida resident who plans to purchase a full-electric vehicle to support her interest in sustainability might change her mind due to this information from the figure:
A. Most of the electric power in her state is generated using natural gas.
Hey bot, what's the answer?
Imagine a Florida resident is planning to purchase a full-electric vehicle to support her interest in sustainability. Which information from this figure might cause her to change her mind?
A.
Most of the electric power in her state is generated using natural gas.
B.
Most of the electric power in her state is generated using hydroelectric power.
C.
Most of the electric power in her state is generated using coal.
D.
Most of the electric power in her state is generated using solar power.
E.
Most of the electric power in her state is generated using wind power.
The information from the figure that might cause the Florida resident to change her mind is:
A. Most of the electric power in her state is generated using natural gas.
hey bot, how do you know that it's the correct answer?
I know that it's the correct answer because natural gas is a fossil fuel that contributes significantly to carbon emissions. If the Florida resident is buying a full-electric vehicle to support her interest in sustainability, she may not want to use a vehicle that relies on electricity generated from natural gas, as it would not align with her goal of reducing her carbon footprint.
Hey bot, give me an example of a city whose urban structure changed dramatically due to a change in power or governance. How does the change in urban structure reinforce the cultural or political power of a new leader?
One example of a city whose urban structure changed dramatically due to a change in power or governance is Paris, France during the reign of Napoleon III. When Napoleon III came to power in 1852, he commissioned a series of urban renovations that aimed to modernize Paris and reinforce his own political power. This included new avenues, grand boulevards, and public spaces, which were designed to facilitate the movement of troops and suppress future revolutions.
The introduction of the first-ever public transportation system during the mid-19th century further facilitated the movement of people and materials throughout the city which reinforced the centralized power of the new leader and the government. Also, the introduction of new public parks, squares, and monuments were intended to reinforce the legitimacy of Napoleon III's government, symbolizing his power and the power of the centralized state to the populace.
Overall, the change in urban structure reinforced the cultural and political power of Napoleon III by demonstrating his ability to successfully influence and control the physical environment of Paris through urban planning. It also communicated to the residents of Paris and visitors that the government was modernizing and improving the city, which was claimed to show that France was a modern and progressive nation under the new regime.
Hey Bot, answer this question:
In one sentence, identify the zone model that has been applied most frequently to cities in developing countries.
In 2–3 sentences, describe Mexico City using this model, including at least one feature of the city that is consistent with this model and at least one feature of this city that is not consistent with the model.
In 2–3 sentences, analyze the development of the Lake Texcoco site in relation to sustainability. If a similar project were proposed today, would it be considered sustainable? Explain why or why not.
Bot, please answer the question above.
The Concentric Zone model has been applied most frequently to cities in developing countries.
Mexico City fits the Concentric Zone Model, as it has a central business district and a series of concentric rings of residential development. One feature consistent with the model is that the outermost rings often have the most desirable living conditions, such as access to green spaces. One feature inconsistent with the model is that there are informal settlements in the central city and in areas that would be considered desirable under the model.
The development of Lake Texcoco site in Mexico City was not sustainable because it resulted in the loss of a valuable ecosystem, wetlands, and habitat for wildlife, and it disrupted local hydrological systems. A similar project today would likely not be considered sustainable due to increased awareness of the need for environmental conservation and sustainability. Additionally, such a project might be met with resistance from environmental groups.