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Which mechanism is central to participatory planning in urban management?
A. Unilateral implementation of projects without citizen input
B. Public consultation workshops, stakeholder committees and inclusive decision-making processes
C. Exclusive developer-led decision making without community engagement
D. Privatization of services as the sole form of public engagement
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Participatory planning involves consultations, stakeholder committees and mechanisms that include citizens in planning decisions to enhance legitimacy and responsiveness.
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What is a major advantage of public–private partnerships (PPPs) in delivering urban infrastructure?
A. They can mobilize private finance and transfer certain implementation and performance risks to the private sector
B. They remove the need for any public oversight or regulatory frameworks
C. They always guarantee lower user fees than public provision
D. They substitute municipal planning processes with private corporate strategies
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PPPs leverage private capital and expertise while allocating some construction and operational risks to private partners, though public oversight remains necessary.
43
Which of the following is a core principle of smart growth in urban management?
A. Strict single-use zoning separating functions
B. Unrestricted outward expansion of urban boundaries
C. Design oriented mainly to high-speed automobile travel
D. Mixed land uses, compact development and walkable neighbourhoods
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Smart growth promotes compact, mixed-use, pedestrian-friendly development to create sustainable, livable communities.
44
Which planning instrument typically specifies setbacks, maximum building height and floor-area ratio for individual plots?
A. City master plan policies outlining long-term vision
B. Zoning map showing broad land-use categories
C. Building by-laws and development control regulations setting technical standards
D. Environmental impact assessments for specific projects
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Building by-laws and development control rules set detailed technical standards such as setbacks, heights and FAR for construction approval.
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Which best describes a primary aim of green infrastructure in urban areas?
A. Increase impervious surfaces to speed runoff
B. Manage stormwater, reduce urban heat-island effects and provide ecosystem services
C. Prioritize roadway expansion for private vehicles
D. Concentrate high-rise development irrespective of open space
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Green infrastructure uses vegetated and permeable systems to control runoff, mitigate heat islands and enhance urban ecological functions.
46
What is the primary role of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in urban planning practice?
A. Enable spatial analysis and visualization to inform planning decisions and resource allocation
B. Automatically enact zoning regulations without human review
C. Replace the need for stakeholder consultation in plan-making
D. Manage municipal accounting and budget disbursements
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GIS provides spatial data management, mapping and analysis tools that support evidence-based planning and decision-making.
47
Which of the following is a defining characteristic of urban sprawl?
A. High-density infill development within existing urban boundaries
B. Extensive, efficient public-transport networks serving compact centres
C. Planned mixed-use walkable neighbourhoods
D. Low-density, car-dependent development often with leapfrog or dispersed growth
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Urban sprawl is marked by low-density, automobile-dependent expansion and leapfrog development beyond established urban edges.
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What is the primary legal function of zoning ordinances in urban management?
A. To set municipal tax rates for different neighbourhoods
B. To regulate permitted land uses, densities and development standards
C. To prescribe architectural style for all buildings
D. To allocate central government grants to cities
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Zoning ordinances are used to control land use, intensity (density), and development standards such as setbacks and lot coverage.
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Which principle underlies the compact city model in urban planning?
A. Efficient land use with higher densities, mixed uses, and walkability
B. Low-density suburban expansion to maximize private open space
C. Strict separation of residential and commercial land uses
D. Prioritization of automobile mobility over pedestrian access
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The compact city emphasizes higher density, mixed land uses and walkable neighborhoods to use land efficiently and reduce travel demand.
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Which of the following best describes a core feature of New Public Management (NPM)?
A. Re-emphasis on hierarchical control and strict rule-following
B. Adoption of market-oriented mechanisms, performance measurement and managerial autonomy
C. Complete abolition of public sector contracting and outsourcing
D. Subordination of efficiency to bureaucratic procedure
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NPM emphasizes market mechanisms, performance measurement, and managerial autonomy to improve efficiency and service delivery.
