Planning and Design Flashcards
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A park agency wants to prioritize capital projects objectively. Which tool is most appropriate for ranking projects based on multiple weighted criteria?
Answer: Weighted scoring matrix
A weighted scoring matrix allows agencies to evaluate and rank capital projects against multiple criteria such as need, cost, equity, and community priority.
Which planning approach emphasizes designing parks to manage stormwater on-site through infiltration, detention, and natural filtration?
Answer: Low Impact Development (LID)
Low Impact Development (LID) uses site design techniques to manage stormwater at the source through infiltration, filtration, and detention rather than conventional piped drainage.
A recreation planner is designing a trail system and must ensure connections between parks across multiple jurisdictions. This is an example of:
Answer: Regional greenway planning
Regional greenway planning involves coordinating trail and open space connections across multiple jurisdictions to create a linked network.
What does 'placemaking' mean in the context of park and recreation planning?
Answer: The process of creating meaningful public spaces that reflect community identity
Placemaking is a collaborative process of shaping public spaces to reflect community values, foster social interaction, and create a sense of belonging.
A park agency is required to provide a 'Notice of Intent' before beginning an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). Under which law is this requirement established?
Answer: National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
NEPA requires federal agencies — and projects using federal funds or permits — to assess environmental impacts, including publishing a Notice of Intent before preparing an EIS.
In park facility planning, a 'service area' is defined as:
Answer: The geographic zone from which a park or facility draws its primary users
A service area is the geographic catchment zone from which a park or facility primarily draws its users, often expressed as a radius or drive/walk time.
Which of the following is the best example of an 'adaptive reuse' strategy in park planning?
Answer: Converting a closed school gymnasium into a community recreation center
Adaptive reuse repurposes existing buildings or infrastructure for new uses — converting a closed school gym into a recreation center is a classic example.