Planning and Design Flashcards
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Which planning document establishes the long-range vision and policy framework for a park and recreation system over a 10–20 year horizon?
Answer: Comprehensive parks and recreation master plan
A comprehensive parks and recreation master plan sets the long-range vision, goals, and policy direction for the entire system.
A park planner is evaluating trail alignment options using a Geographic Information System (GIS). Which analytical method best identifies the path of least environmental impact?
Answer: Suitability analysis using weighted overlay
Weighted overlay suitability analysis in GIS combines multiple environmental data layers to identify areas most appropriate for development.
Under ADA standards for accessible routes in parks, what is the maximum running slope permitted for a pathway that is not classified as a ramp?
Answer: 1:20 (5%)
ADA guidelines specify a maximum running slope of 1:20 (5%) for accessible routes that are not designated ramps.
When conducting a needs assessment for a new aquatic facility, which data source most directly measures community demand?
Answer: Community survey measuring participation interest and willingness to pay
A community survey directly captures residents' interest, preferences, and willingness to pay, providing the most direct measure of demand.
A recreation planner must site a new community center. Which principle of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) is applied by orienting the building entrance toward the street?
Answer: Natural surveillance
Natural surveillance is achieved by positioning windows, entrances, and activity areas so that users and passers-by can easily observe the space.
In park design, what is the primary purpose of a 'buffer zone' between a passive recreation area and an adjacent residential neighborhood?
Answer: To mitigate noise, light, and visual impacts on neighbors
Buffer zones use landscaping, berms, or fencing to reduce noise, glare, and visual intrusion on adjacent land uses.
Which of the following best describes 'universally designed' play equipment compared to ADA-compliant equipment?
Answer: Universal design exceeds ADA minimums by creating spaces usable by people of all abilities without special adaptation
Universal design goes beyond ADA minimums by intentionally creating environments that all people can use fully and independently without modification.