Urban Planning & Design - AP Human Geography
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The American City Beautiful movement emerged from the nineteenth-century Europe.
The American City Beautiful movement emerged from the nineteenth-century Europe.
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The American City Beautiful movement emerged from the “Beaux arts movement” of nineteenth-century Europe. The “Beaux arts movement” emphasized wide-open spaces and national monuments and was particularly influential in Paris. The American City Beautiful movement was an American adaptation of this European ideal.
The American City Beautiful movement emerged from the “Beaux arts movement” of nineteenth-century Europe. The “Beaux arts movement” emphasized wide-open spaces and national monuments and was particularly influential in Paris. The American City Beautiful movement was an American adaptation of this European ideal.
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Which of these European capitals is often referred to as the quintessential European-style “Medieval city?”
Which of these European capitals is often referred to as the quintessential European-style “Medieval city?”
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Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, is a city that very much fits the style of the prototypical Medieval city. It has ornate cathedrals and lavish churches, narrow and winding streets, imposing buildings and architecture, and remnants of defensive fortifications. In terms of it's urban planning and it's aesthetic design features Prague perfectly fits the mould of a European Medieval city.
Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, is a city that very much fits the style of the prototypical Medieval city. It has ornate cathedrals and lavish churches, narrow and winding streets, imposing buildings and architecture, and remnants of defensive fortifications. In terms of it's urban planning and it's aesthetic design features Prague perfectly fits the mould of a European Medieval city.
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Which of these men designed the modern Brazilian capital of Brasilia?
Which of these men designed the modern Brazilian capital of Brasilia?
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The Brazilian capital city “Brasilia” was designed by Oscar Niemeyer. Brasilia is a city designed in the style of modern architecture.
The Brazilian capital city “Brasilia” was designed by Oscar Niemeyer. Brasilia is a city designed in the style of modern architecture.
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Urban environments inspired by postmodern architecture primarily differ from urban environments inspired by modern architecture in that .
Urban environments inspired by postmodern architecture primarily differ from urban environments inspired by modern architecture in that .
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Urban environments that are inspired by postmodern architecture tend to incorporate more aesthetically pleasing buildings than those inspired by modern architecture. Postmodern architecture decries the modern architectural emphasis on efficiency and industry; instead postmodern architecture tries to design buildings that are visually pleasing to human beings and provide modern humans with a link to their past.
Urban environments that are inspired by postmodern architecture tend to incorporate more aesthetically pleasing buildings than those inspired by modern architecture. Postmodern architecture decries the modern architectural emphasis on efficiency and industry; instead postmodern architecture tries to design buildings that are visually pleasing to human beings and provide modern humans with a link to their past.
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The area in which an individual moves about within a city in any given day is known as that individual’s .
The area in which an individual moves about within a city in any given day is known as that individual’s .
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An “action space” is the area of a city in which an individual, or a group of individuals, move about within any given day. In a large city this might include where the individual lives, where they work, where they stop to pick up coffee, the subway station they take to get home, and so on.
An “action space” is the area of a city in which an individual, or a group of individuals, move about within any given day. In a large city this might include where the individual lives, where they work, where they stop to pick up coffee, the subway station they take to get home, and so on.
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Which South American city is considered a prototypical example of a city inspired by the modern architecture movement of the twentieth century?
Which South American city is considered a prototypical example of a city inspired by the modern architecture movement of the twentieth century?
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Brasilia, the capital city of Brazil, was designed and built in the mid-twentieth century. With its imposing geometric glass buildings and concrete structures it is the prototypical example of a city inspired by the modern architecture movement.
Brasilia, the capital city of Brazil, was designed and built in the mid-twentieth century. With its imposing geometric glass buildings and concrete structures it is the prototypical example of a city inspired by the modern architecture movement.
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This city’s wide streets and national monuments are prototypical of the “Beaux arts movement.”
This city’s wide streets and national monuments are prototypical of the “Beaux arts movement.”
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The “Beaux arts movement” was most influential in Paris, and other cities greatly influenced by French culture. Paris’ wide boulevards and prominent national monuments are classic examples of the “Beaux arts movement” which was so popular in nineteenth century European architecture.
The “Beaux arts movement” was most influential in Paris, and other cities greatly influenced by French culture. Paris’ wide boulevards and prominent national monuments are classic examples of the “Beaux arts movement” which was so popular in nineteenth century European architecture.
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Which of these is not one of the five categories that Lynch considers as having an impact on an individual’s perception of a city?
Which of these is not one of the five categories that Lynch considers as having an impact on an individual’s perception of a city?
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In collecting research for his seminal work Image of the City (1960), Kevin Lynch determined that there were five main categories that affect an individual’s perception of the city that they live in. Those five main categories were paths, districts, nodes, landmarks, and edges. “Parks” would probably fit under the category of landmarks.
In collecting research for his seminal work Image of the City (1960), Kevin Lynch determined that there were five main categories that affect an individual’s perception of the city that they live in. Those five main categories were paths, districts, nodes, landmarks, and edges. “Parks” would probably fit under the category of landmarks.
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Which of these is not a feature of a city whose design was inspired by the “Beaux arts movement?”
Which of these is not a feature of a city whose design was inspired by the “Beaux arts movement?”
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The “Beaux arts movement” was prominent in European urban architecture in the nineteenth century. Particularly in Paris, and other cities greatly influenced by French culture. A city whose design was inspired by this movement would feature expansive recreational areas, prominent national monuments, and wide-open streets and avenues.
The “Beaux arts movement” was prominent in European urban architecture in the nineteenth century. Particularly in Paris, and other cities greatly influenced by French culture. A city whose design was inspired by this movement would feature expansive recreational areas, prominent national monuments, and wide-open streets and avenues.
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This architectural movement emerged in opposition to modern architecture.
This architectural movement emerged in opposition to modern architecture.
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The modern architectural movement emphasized efficiency and disregarded anything deemed frivolous or unnecessary. This movement dominated for much of the second-half of the twentieth century. Postmodern architecture has emerged in recent years in opposition to modern architecture. It tries to recapture architectural themes from before the modern period and incorporates aesthetically-pleasing buildings.
The modern architectural movement emphasized efficiency and disregarded anything deemed frivolous or unnecessary. This movement dominated for much of the second-half of the twentieth century. Postmodern architecture has emerged in recent years in opposition to modern architecture. It tries to recapture architectural themes from before the modern period and incorporates aesthetically-pleasing buildings.
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Above everything else, urban planners who were inspired by modern architecture wanted to emphasize in their cities.
Above everything else, urban planners who were inspired by modern architecture wanted to emphasize in their cities.
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Cities that were inspired by the modern architecture movement tended to emphasize efficiency above everything else. The imposing geometric glass and concrete buildings were meant to impose a feeling of futuristic industry and efficiency, in which little labor or money is wasted on artistic or aesthetic detail.
Cities that were inspired by the modern architecture movement tended to emphasize efficiency above everything else. The imposing geometric glass and concrete buildings were meant to impose a feeling of futuristic industry and efficiency, in which little labor or money is wasted on artistic or aesthetic detail.
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Who wrote the famous geographical work Image of the City?
Who wrote the famous geographical work Image of the City?
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The famous geographical work Image of the City was published by Kevin Lynch in 1960. It concerns how an individual perceives the city that they live in based on their experience of five main categories - paths, edges, districts, landmarks, and nodes.
The famous geographical work Image of the City was published by Kevin Lynch in 1960. It concerns how an individual perceives the city that they live in based on their experience of five main categories - paths, edges, districts, landmarks, and nodes.
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Which of these best describes the priorities of the American City Beautiful movement?
Which of these best describes the priorities of the American City Beautiful movement?
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The American City Beautiful movement, which took off in the second-half of the nineteenth century was primarily concerned with imposing order on the chaotic urban sprawl. The population of American cities had grown dramatically in recent years and many urban planners wanted to rectify the problems they identified with urban layout. The primary motivation was to make cities more orderly.
The American City Beautiful movement, which took off in the second-half of the nineteenth century was primarily concerned with imposing order on the chaotic urban sprawl. The population of American cities had grown dramatically in recent years and many urban planners wanted to rectify the problems they identified with urban layout. The primary motivation was to make cities more orderly.
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This American city is well known for its attempts to incorporate “new urbanism” into its urban design?
This American city is well known for its attempts to incorporate “new urbanism” into its urban design?
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“New urbanism” emphasizes sustainable urban growth and community development in urban areas. Proponents of “new urbanism” decry the negative effects of suburbanization on the environment and on human society and seek to create urban environments that are more friendlier to pedestrians, less dependent on cars, and that promote greater community interaction.
“New urbanism” emphasizes sustainable urban growth and community development in urban areas. Proponents of “new urbanism” decry the negative effects of suburbanization on the environment and on human society and seek to create urban environments that are more friendlier to pedestrians, less dependent on cars, and that promote greater community interaction.
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The urban planning movement “new urbanism” is primarily concerned with .
The urban planning movement “new urbanism” is primarily concerned with .
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The urban planning movement “new urbanism” seeks to discourage surbanization. “New urbanism” seeks to encourage local community development and sustainable growth in an urban area. Advocates of “new urbanism” would argue for greater accessibility for pedestrians in cities and a reduced dependency on cars and highways.
The urban planning movement “new urbanism” seeks to discourage surbanization. “New urbanism” seeks to encourage local community development and sustainable growth in an urban area. Advocates of “new urbanism” would argue for greater accessibility for pedestrians in cities and a reduced dependency on cars and highways.
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Kevin Lynch’s Image of the City was primarily concerned with .
Kevin Lynch’s Image of the City was primarily concerned with .
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Kevin Lynch wrote his seminal work Image of the City in the late 1950s based on a series of studies he conducted on Boston, Jersey City, and Los Angeles. The book is primarily concerned with how an individual creates a mental perception of the city they live in and what factors individuals consider when rating how happy, comfortable, and safe they feel in a city.
Kevin Lynch wrote his seminal work Image of the City in the late 1950s based on a series of studies he conducted on Boston, Jersey City, and Los Angeles. The book is primarily concerned with how an individual creates a mental perception of the city they live in and what factors individuals consider when rating how happy, comfortable, and safe they feel in a city.
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Which of the following is best described as an urban planning movement that emerged in opposition to suburbanization?
Which of the following is best described as an urban planning movement that emerged in opposition to suburbanization?
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The urban planning movement “new urbanism” emerged in the late twentieth century in opposition to the negative effects of suburbanization on human interaction and the environment. Proponents of “new urbanism” contend that suburbanization causes humans to be too dependent on their cars and that it creates a society with loose community bonds.
The urban planning movement “new urbanism” emerged in the late twentieth century in opposition to the negative effects of suburbanization on human interaction and the environment. Proponents of “new urbanism” contend that suburbanization causes humans to be too dependent on their cars and that it creates a society with loose community bonds.
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Following a fire in the nineteenth century, which of these American cities was completely redesigned in the style of the American City Beautiful movement?
Following a fire in the nineteenth century, which of these American cities was completely redesigned in the style of the American City Beautiful movement?
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The Great Chicago Fire took place in 1871 and destroyed a large portion of the city. The city was rebuilt in the image of the American City Beautiful movement.
The Great Chicago Fire took place in 1871 and destroyed a large portion of the city. The city was rebuilt in the image of the American City Beautiful movement.
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A coffee shop and an ice-cream shop are often found on the same block, in close proximity. This is an example of .
A coffee shop and an ice-cream shop are often found on the same block, in close proximity. This is an example of .
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Agglomeration is best exemplified in the modern shopping mall, wherein stores are clumped to take advantage of like-minded shoppers who may walk out of one store and be attracted to another. Coffee shops and ice cream shops tend to clump on blocks with the marketing strategy that customers may leave the coffee shop and want ice cream, or may decide against ice cream for coffee or mochas, or vice versa. Deglomeration is the opposite: the spreading out of formerly clustered industries that occurs when staying together becomes too expensive or cramped. An export processing zone is a maquiladora: a region set up specifically to lure factories. Purchasing-power parity is an equation used to compare the value of a certain good in two different countries.
Agglomeration is best exemplified in the modern shopping mall, wherein stores are clumped to take advantage of like-minded shoppers who may walk out of one store and be attracted to another. Coffee shops and ice cream shops tend to clump on blocks with the marketing strategy that customers may leave the coffee shop and want ice cream, or may decide against ice cream for coffee or mochas, or vice versa. Deglomeration is the opposite: the spreading out of formerly clustered industries that occurs when staying together becomes too expensive or cramped. An export processing zone is a maquiladora: a region set up specifically to lure factories. Purchasing-power parity is an equation used to compare the value of a certain good in two different countries.
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Who wrote the famous geographical work Image of the City?
Who wrote the famous geographical work Image of the City?
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The famous geographical work Image of the City was published by Kevin Lynch in 1960. It concerns how an individual perceives the city that they live in based on their experience of five main categories - paths, edges, districts, landmarks, and nodes.
The famous geographical work Image of the City was published by Kevin Lynch in 1960. It concerns how an individual perceives the city that they live in based on their experience of five main categories - paths, edges, districts, landmarks, and nodes.
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