Question 1

Retailing changed from being located on main streets in central urban areas to suburban shopping centres and malls. What American community is generally recognized as the starting point for this trend?

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Question 2

Which term refers to the ease at which it is possible to reach a certain location from other locations?

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Accessibility refers to the ease with which it is possible to reach a certain location from other locations, focusing on the convenience of getting to a destination.

Question 3

Which term refers to the ability to move from one location to another?

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Mobility specifically refers to the ability to move or be moved freely and easily from one location to another.

Question 4

What kind of activities are repetitive office operations that can be located anywhere in or out of the city?

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Back-office operations are those repetitive office tasks that do not need to be located in a specific place, allowing them to be situated anywhere, including outside of the city. These tasks often include data entry, accounting, and administrative functions that support the front-office but do not require face-to-face interaction with customers.

Question 5

Urban transportation systems influence which of the following?

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Urban transportation systems significantly influence accessibility, land-use patterns, the activity patterns of people, and the patterns of businesses. They shape how cities grow, how people move, and how businesses decide where to locate.

Question 6

Which of the following changes is occurring with advancements in information technologies?

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Question 7

Face-to-face contact is crucial to which of the following?

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Question 8

Quayside in Toronto is a test neighbourhood for what kind of development?

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Question 9

A smart city is one that is which of the following?

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A smart city incorporates aspects of all the given options: it is sensor-enabled to collect data, highly wired to ensure connectivity, and capable of analyzing its own data to improve services and efficiency.

Question 10

Which of the following cities was planned primarily to express authority in landscape rather than to improve the quality of life of its residents?

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Question 11

Which of the following statements does NOT refer to the City Beautiful movement?

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The City Beautiful movement primarily aimed at beautification and monumental grandeur, not comprehensive urban planning like the one for Los Angeles, which is more associated with the City Planning movement that focuses on broader urban planning issues beyond aesthetics.

Question 12

What is the name of the movement to build cities that provide spacious and high-quality environments for working and living?

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The Garden City movement, initiated by Ebenezer Howard in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, aimed to create self-contained communities surrounded by "greenbelts" containing proportionate areas of residences, industry, and agriculture. This movement sought to provide a healthier, more balanced lifestyle for inhabitants, combining the benefits of both urban and rural environments.

Question 13

Who/What introduced the idea of the garden city?

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Ebenezer Howard is credited with introducing the idea of the garden city in his book "Garden Cities of To-morrow," published in 1898. His concept aimed to combine the best of urban and rural environments to create self-contained communities surrounded by "greenbelts," containing proportionate areas of residences, industry, and agriculture.

Question 14

The master plan of the garden city includes which of the following design elements?

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The garden city concept emphasizes the importance of wide streets for efficient transportation and public open spaces for recreation and community gatherings, but it typically does not advocate for high-density housing, preferring instead a balance of housing, green space, and industry.

Question 15

A planned area of open, partially rural, land surrounding an urban area is known as which of the following?

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A green belt is a policy and land use designation used in land use planning to retain areas of largely undeveloped, wild, or agricultural land surrounding or neighbouring urban areas.

Question 16

Which of the following architects or planners promoted massive multi-story residential buildings set in park-like environments?

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Le Corbusier was a pioneer in modern architecture and urban planning who advocated for the use of large, multi-story residential buildings situated within green, park-like spaces as part of his vision for urban development. This concept was part of his broader vision for the "Radiant City," aiming to create more organized and spacious urban environments.

Question 17

Which architect reflected modernistic views and advocated increasing open space and population density to facilitate the movement of people?

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Le Corbusier was a pioneer of modern architecture who advocated for the use of open space and high-density living as a means to improve the quality of life in urban environments. His ideas were aimed at facilitating the movement of people and reducing congestion in cities.

Question 18

Since World War II, planning in many countries has centred on what?

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Since World War II, planning in many countries has indeed focused on a variety of aspects including physical design, urban renewal, and suburban expansion, making all of the above correct choices.

Question 19

Which of the following cities was built according to the ideas of Swiss architect Le Corbusier?

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Question 20

Which of the following is an example of New Urbanism?

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New Urbanism is an urban design movement which promotes environmentally friendly habits by creating walkable neighborhoods containing a wide range of housing and job types. Cornell in Markham, Ontario, is a designed community that embodies the principles of New Urbanism, focusing on walkability, mixed-use development, and diverse housing options.

Quiz 8: Urban Form and the Social Geography of the City