Planning and Design Flashcards
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What is the primary function of a park buffer zone?
Answer: To separate incompatible land uses and provide a transition between park and adjacent development
Buffer zones create a physical and visual separation between parks and incompatible adjacent land uses, reducing conflicts and protecting park character.
Which park amenity standard is often expressed as acres of parkland per 1,000 residents?
Answer: Level of service standard
Level of service standards define how much parkland or specific amenities (ball fields, playgrounds) should be provided per 1,000 residents.
What is the purpose of a park dedication ordinance?
Answer: To require developers to dedicate land or pay fees for parks as a condition of development
Park dedication ordinances (also called impact fees or exactions) require residential developers to dedicate park land or pay in-lieu fees to offset the recreational needs generated by new development.
Which planning approach ensures trails and greenways connect parks throughout a community?
Answer: Greenway network planning
Greenway network planning creates an interconnected system of trails and open spaces that link parks, natural areas, and community destinations.
What does a design development phase produce in park project delivery?
Answer: Refined design drawings and specifications that establish the project scope and cost
Design development refines the schematic design into more detailed drawings that define the character of all major elements and establish a reliable cost estimate.
Which environmental review process is required for federally funded park projects?
Answer: National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review
NEPA requires federal agencies and recipients of federal funds to assess the environmental impacts of proposed projects before proceeding.