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A military base a few miles from a medium-sized city is being decommissioned. The base is a large one, sited along a coastline, and includes some small hills, pristine woodlands and wetlands, streams, a river, and a small lake. There is a railroad spur that connects the base with the nearby city, as well as a four -lane highway. The base contains housing, schools, a hospital, shops, and recreational areas for a population of 10,000. The cityʹs options for using, selling, or leasing the land are numerous, and many groups come forward with proposals.
-The city decides to do further study. You are hired as an assistant city planner who has expertise in ecological resource management to study the feasibility of several of the proposals. One of your first tasks will be _______________.
A) mapping out area required by different proposals
B) talking to the investors for each proposal to determine if they can afford to fulfill their plans
C) to study potential environmental impacts and resource needs
D) to find out the zoning currently in place for the base and the required changes
E) investigating which proposal will bring in the most city revenue

Question

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As an expert in ecological resource management, it would be most important for the assistant city planner to study the potential environmental impacts and resource needs of each proposal. This information will help determine which proposals are feasible and sustainable for the long-term use of the land. Mapping out area requirements, talking to investors, finding out zoning information, and investigating revenue potential are all important tasks, but they can come later in the planning process once the ecological feasibility of the proposals has been determined.

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