AICP Trivia 3

Question 1

Which historic planning document, produced in 1909, is often considered the first modern comprehensive plan in the United States?

Accepted Answer

The Burnham Plan of Chicago

Answer

Daniel Burnham's 1909 Plan of Chicago is widely regarded as the first modern comprehensive city plan in the United States.

Question 2

What is a 'view shed' as used in planning and environmental analysis?

Accepted Answer

The area of land, water, or other environmental elements visible from a specific vantage point

Answer

A view shed (or viewshed) is the geographical area visible from a given observation point, commonly analyzed to protect scenic resources.

Question 3

Under the AICP Code of Ethics, planners must give priority in which order?

Accepted Answer

Public interest, profession, employer/client, colleagues

Answer

The AICP Code of Ethics places the public interest first, followed by obligations to the profession, then to employers and clients, and finally to colleagues.

Question 4

What is 'upzoning'?

Accepted Answer

Rezoning land to allow higher density or more intensive uses

Answer

Upzoning increases the allowable intensity or density of development on a parcel, such as changing single-family zoning to multi-family or commercial.

Question 5

Which legislation established the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program?

Accepted Answer

Housing and Community Development Act of 1974

Answer

The Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 created CDBG, consolidating several categorical programs into a flexible block grant to localities.

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AICP Trivia 3