Planning & Design Flashcards
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In the design of a trail system, ADA accessibility requirements for a hiking trail in a natural setting are governed primarily by:
Answer: Accessibility Guidelines for Outdoor Developed Areas (36 CFR Part 1191, Appendix D)
The Accessibility Guidelines for Outdoor Developed Areas (Appendix D of the ABA/ADA Accessibility Guidelines) specifically address trails, picnic areas, and campgrounds in natural settings.
A park master plan element that identifies specific capital projects, cost estimates, and a funding timeline is called a:
Answer: Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
A Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) itemizes specific projects with estimated costs and a multi-year funding and implementation schedule.
Which type of public engagement technique uses a small, randomly selected group of community members to deliberate on park planning issues in depth?
Answer: Citizen jury or deliberative poll
A citizen jury or deliberative poll uses a randomly selected, representative sample of residents who engage in informed deliberation over multiple sessions.
The primary goal of a park site's grading plan is to:
Answer: Manage surface drainage and establish finished elevations
A grading plan shows existing and proposed contours to direct surface water drainage away from structures and toward appropriate outlets.
A planner is designing a nature play area for children. Compared to traditional playgrounds, nature play areas primarily emphasize:
Answer: Loose parts, natural materials, and unstructured play environments
Nature play areas use natural elements—logs, boulders, sand, water, and loose parts—to foster open-ended, child-directed play and connection with nature.
When a park project requires relocating a wetland area, the regulatory framework most likely requiring mitigation is:
Answer: Section 404 of the Clean Water Act
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act regulates the discharge of fill material into waters of the US, including wetlands, and typically requires compensatory mitigation.
In a park design context, the term 'wayfinding' refers to:
Answer: A system of signage, landmarks, and spatial cues that help visitors navigate a site
Wayfinding encompasses the signs, maps, landmarks, and design elements that help visitors understand their location and find their way through a park.