Planning and Design Flashcards

Section 6(f) of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act restricts park agencies from:

Answer: Converting LWCF-assisted parkland to non-recreation uses without replacement land

Section 6(f) permanently protects LWCF-funded park areas from conversion to non-recreation purposes unless equal replacement land is provided.

Which design standard governs the slope of accessible routes in a park, such as paths leading to facilities?

Answer: ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) running slope maximum of 1:20

ADAAG limits accessible route running slopes to a maximum of 1:20 (5%) to ensure wheelchair users and others can navigate them independently.

A park agency's transition plan under the ADA Accessibility Guidelines is intended to:

Answer: Identify and schedule removal of barriers in existing facilities over time

ADA transition plans document existing barriers and establish a timeline and priorities for bringing facilities into compliance.

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles applied in parks focus on:

Answer: Designing spaces to naturally deter criminal activity through sightlines, lighting, and activity

CPTED uses physical design elements — open sightlines, good lighting, and programming that brings people — to reduce opportunities for crime.

A park agency using a design-build project delivery method means:

Answer: Design and construction services are contracted to a single entity

Design-build contracts a single firm responsible for both designing and constructing the project, often reducing time and cost through integrated teamwork.

When determining the size of a new park, a planner should primarily consider:

Answer: Population to be served, program needs, and surrounding land use

Park size should reflect the scale of the population it serves, the activities it will accommodate, and how it fits into the surrounding community context.