Planning Making

Question 1

3 Parts of the Plan Making Process

Answer 1

1) Goals & Visions
2) Analysis of Current Problems
3) Creation & Evaluation of Alternatives

Question 2

Survey

Answer 2

A research method that allows one to collect data on a topic that cannot be directly observed - like opinions

Question 3

Population of interest for a survey

Answer 3

Sampling Frame

Question 4

Cross Sectional Survey

Answer 4

Gathers info about a population at a single point in time - how do you feel about the park as of today?

Question 5

Longitudinal Survey

Answer 5

Conducted over a period of time - like satisfaction surveys conducted every few years

Question 6

Written Surveys

Answer 6

• Popular for broad audiences
• Low cost, convenient
• 20% response rate
• Requires english/literacy

Question 7

Group Administered Surveys

Answer 7

• Specific population targeted
  -High and quick response rate
  -Can be hard to organize
  -Example of surveying about parks/rec after a program

Question 8

Drop-off Survey

Answer 8

-Survey is dropped off at homes/biz
- Higher response rates b/c personal contact may help
- Expensive due to distributing the survey
-Sample is smaller than mail survey

Question 9

Oral Survey

Answer 9

In person or on the phone

Question 10

Phone Survey

Answer 10

• Good for y/n questions
  -Response rate varies and declining
• More expensive than mail or online
• Can lead to bias
• Long q/multiple choice are tough

Question 11

Online Survey

Answer 11

• Popular
  -Inexpensive
  -Higher response rate than written surveys
  -Can’t reach folks without internet

Question 12

Planning, Programming, and Budgeting System (PPBS)

Answer 12

A system that focuses on planning, not budgeting, and is organized by program. All programs put through quant analysis, and extended into the future.

Question 13

Describe growth management

Answer 13

The regulation of the character, location, and timing of development. Growth Mgmt programs include urban growth and urban service boundaries, development impact fees, and regional tax sharing

Question 14

What is conservation zoning?

Answer 14

It requires the clustering of homes while preserving open space. Similar to cluster zoning.