Planning Development (Leaving Cert Construction Studies): Quizzes
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At which three key layers does urban development planning work?
At which three key layers does urban development planning work?
Neighbourhood, site, home
What are the three essential elements for sustainable urban development?
What are the three essential elements for sustainable urban development?
Community, economic, environment
What facilities typically feature in local neighbourhood centres?
What facilities typically feature in local neighbourhood centres?
Shops, childcare, bus stops, amenities
What does a district centre provide compared to a neighbourhood centre?
What does a district centre provide compared to a neighbourhood centre?
Shopping centres & healthcare facilities
What characterises 'active frontage' in street design?
What characterises 'active frontage' in street design?
Well-positioned windows & visual interest
What does the term 'curtilage' refer to in urban development?
What does the term 'curtilage' refer to in urban development?
Land immediately surrounding a building
What is the minimum recommended distance between houses back to back?
What is the minimum recommended distance between houses back to back?
22 metres
Where was the Home Zone concept originally developed?
Where was the Home Zone concept originally developed?
United Kingdom
Which technique is used for traffic calming in residential areas?
Which technique is used for traffic calming in residential areas?
Speed bumps & curved streets
What is a key problem created by urban sprawl?
What is a key problem created by urban sprawl?
Increased car dependency