Planning & Design Flashcards
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Which planning document typically establishes the long-range vision for a park system over a 10–20 year horizon?
Answer: Comprehensive master plan
A comprehensive master plan sets the long-range vision, goals, and strategies for a park system over an extended planning horizon.
The Level of Service (LOS) standard in parks planning is most commonly expressed as:
Answer: Acres of parkland per 1,000 residents
LOS in parks planning is typically expressed as acres of parkland per 1,000 residents, allowing comparison to national benchmarks.
Which Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standard specifically addresses accessible routes within newly constructed park facilities?
Answer: 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
The 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design govern accessible routes and features in newly constructed and altered recreation facilities.
A park designer wants to minimize urban heat island effect in a new plaza. The BEST landscape strategy is to:
Answer: Plant shade trees and use light-colored permeable paving
Shade trees and light-colored permeable paving reduce heat absorption and allow stormwater infiltration, directly mitigating urban heat island effect.
In a needs assessment, gap analysis refers to:
Answer: The difference between existing service levels and desired standards
Gap analysis identifies the difference between the current level of service and the desired or standard level of service in a community.
Which site analysis tool uses geographic information to layer environmental, social, and infrastructure data for park planning decisions?
Answer: Geographic Information System (GIS)
GIS allows planners to spatially analyze and overlay multiple data layers—such as demographics, topography, and existing amenities—to inform siting decisions.
The primary purpose of a park classification system (e.g., mini-park, neighborhood park, community park, regional park) is to:
Answer: Guide equitable distribution of facilities by service area and scale
Classification systems define service areas, sizes, and facility types so parks are distributed equitably to serve all residents within appropriate distances.