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why would a city be considered a livable community
It provides a good quality of life through safety education jobs health care and a clean environment.
why do many people choose to live in suburban communities
They have more residential areas some green space and are located close to cities.
what makes urban communities different from rural communities
Urban communities have high population density more buildings services and businesses while rural communities have more open space farms and fewer services.
why is the rural urban fringe important
It is where cities expand into surrounding rural land.
what is a hamlet
A community with about 7 to 8 buildings.
what is a village
A community with about 200 to 800 people.
what is a town
A community with about 800 to 10000 people.
what is a city
A community with more than 10000 people.
what is land use
The purpose for which land is used.
what type of land uses includes houses apartments and condominiums
Residential land use.
what type of land use includes factories warehouses and manufacturing
Industrial land use.
what type of land use includes stores malls restaurants and small businesses
commercial land use
what type of land use would a school belong to
institutional land use
why are apartment towers considered high density housing
because many people live in a small area
why is the CBD important to a city
It is the main downtown area where businesses shops and services are concentrated.
what are two ways a city can expand
Intensification and urban sprawl.
Why is urban sprawl often criticized?
It uses more land increases car dependence and spreads development outward.
What is an example of leapfrog development?
Building a new subdivision far away from existing urban areas with undeveloped land in between.
How does smart growth help communities?
It creates walkable sustainable communities and reduces dependence on cars.
Why was the Greenbelt created?
To protect farmland forests wetlands and watersheds from urban sprawl.
What evidence suggests Binbrook experienced urban sprawl?
Rapid population growth low density housing and dependence on cars.
Why is urban planning important?
It helps communities grow while balancing land use transportation services and the environment.
What is one benefit of New Urbanism?
It creates walkable communities.
What is one drawback of New Urbanism?
It can be expensive.
Why do cities use a grid plan?
It makes navigation and planning easier.
What is one disadvantage of a grid plan?
Traffic congestion can occur.
What was the goal of the Garden City model?
To combine the benefits of city life and green space.
What is one disadvantage of the Garden City model?
It can be expensive to develop.
What was the goal of the City Beautiful model?
To improve cities with parks monuments and attractive buildings.
What is one disadvantage of the City Beautiful model?
It focuses more on appearance than social issues.
What does Central Place Theory explain?
How settlements are organized to provide goods and services efficiently.
Why do cities become hotter than surrounding rural areas?
Grey infrastructure absorbs and stores heat.
What is grey infrastructure?
Roads buildings concrete and asphalt.
What is green infrastructure?
Trees parks and vegetation.
How do trees cool cities?
They provide shade and cool the air through evapotranspiration.
What is the Urban Heat Island effect?
Cities are warmer than nearby rural areas because of grey infrastructure and less vegetation.
How do cool pavements reduce heat?
They reflect more sunlight and absorb less heat.
What are three health impacts of extreme heat?
Heat stroke heat exhaustion and dehydration.
Which groups are most vulnerable during extreme heat?
Elderly people young children and low income populations.
What happens during a Heat Warning?
Cooling centres open free swims may be offered and heat safety information is shared.
How can heat affect behaviour?
It can increase stress discomfort fatigue and aggression.
Does heat directly cause crime?
No it only creates conditions that may increase conflict.
Why were night beaches created in Dubai?
To allow people to enjoy outdoor activities during cooler nighttime temperatures.