Geography 2162A/B Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Urban Growth Boundary, Incrementalism, Urban Sprawl
2 Oct 2017
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Midterm only deals with broad important aspects of the course. Understanding the (cid:449)ord (cid:862)planning(cid:863): no single answer, conscious decision-making activity (speed/continuity important, task linking chosen direction with a resulting action for a future outcome. Academic definitions: alexander (urban theorist) all those making decisions about the allocation and distribution of a public resource (using background studies/intending to improve the urban landscape) Foresight in formulating and implementing programs and policies. Procedure for arranging beforehand, by deliberate actions, to achieve an objective. Not just making plans (it is multidisciplinary: forrester (urban theorist) . Important terms: zoning (division, official plan, suburban sprawl, central business district (cbd, urban containment, flood plain issues, regulations for natural areas/woodlots/wetlands and habitat (green space, brownfield site: for potential building development, having had previous development on it. 4 specialized planners: development city growth, social human scale (housing/recreation/amenities, environmental preserve natural habitat, policy execute comprehensive background studies to plan the current and future city.
