Urban Sustainability Quiz

What is the primary goal of a sustainable city?

• To expand urban areas rapidly

• To offer a high standard of living without compromising future generations

• To focus solely on economic growth

• To increase population density

What is a green belt?

• An area designated for industrial development

• A zone where urban development is restricted to protect the environment

• A type of public transportation system

• A policy to increase urban density

Which of the following is NOT a feature of new urbanism policies?

• Increasing public transportation

• Providing access to parks

• Creating mixed-use neighborhoods

• Encouraging urban sprawl

How do new urbanism policies aim to reduce urban sprawl?

• By making city life more affordable and convenient

• By expanding city boundaries

• By reducing public transportation options

• By increasing reliance on fossil fuels

What is a major criticism of urban sustainability initiatives?

• They focus only on environmental aspects

• They are too easy to implement

• They may increase the cost of living in cities

• They do not involve any infrastructure changes

Why might urban sustainability initiatives lead to increased urban sprawl?

• They reduce the availability of public transportation

• They focus on rural development

• They push people to move to suburbs due to higher city costs

• They make cities less attractive

What concern is raised about the distribution of funds for urban initiatives?

• Funds are equally distributed across all communities

• Funds may disproportionately benefit wealthier communities

• Funds are only used for public transportation

• Funds are not used for infrastructure

What is a potential negative impact of government involvement in urban policy?

• It creates market efficiencies

• It reduces the cost of living

• It eliminates the need for public transportation

• It may lead to market inefficiencies

What is one argument in favor of focusing on sustainable cities now?

• To decrease economic opportunities

• To protect natural resources and improve living standards

• To reduce public transportation options

• To increase urban sprawl

What is a potential cultural impact of new urban policies?

• They may destroy unique cultural landscapes

• They focus on rural cultural development

• They preserve historic neighborhoods

• They have no impact on cultural landscapes