LARE Flashcards

In the LARE planning and analysis section, which tool is most commonly used to assess suitability of land for various uses?

Answer: Ian McHarg's overlay analysis method

Ian McHarg's overlay analysis method, popularized in 'Design with Nature,' is a foundational technique for land suitability assessment.

Which of the following best describes a 'viewshed analysis'?

Answer: An assessment of what areas are visible from a specific point or set of points

A viewshed analysis identifies all areas visible from a given observation point, commonly used in site planning and scenic resource protection.

NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act) requires federal agencies to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) when a project may:

Answer: Significantly affect the quality of the human environment

NEPA requires an EIS for federal actions that may significantly affect the quality of the human environment.

In a LARE site design scenario, the term 'program' refers to:

Answer: The list of client needs, activities, and spatial requirements

The program is the compiled list of client goals, desired activities, and space requirements that inform the design solution.

Which zoning classification typically permits a mix of residential and commercial uses in the same building or district?

Answer: MU Mixed-Use

Mixed-Use (MU) zoning allows a combination of residential, commercial, and sometimes civic uses within a single zone or building.

The 100-year floodplain boundary is defined as the area inundated by a flood event with what annual probability?

Answer: 1% chance of occurrence in any given year

The 100-year floodplain has a 1% annual chance of being flooded, which means it is not guaranteed to flood once every 100 years.

Which Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standard governs the maximum cross-slope of an accessible pedestrian route?

Answer: 1:50 (2%)

ADA standards limit cross-slopes on accessible routes to a maximum of 1:50 (2%) to prevent tipping hazards for wheelchair users.