Urbanization Guiding Principles

The City of Fort Wayne Urban Planning Commission uses six pillars for city planning. What are these pillars called?

TRUE/FALSE: Sustainability is the guiding principle that calls for interconnected green space, a multi-modal transportation system, and mixed-use development.

Sustainability calls for public and private investment and protection of historic, cultural, and ___________ resources.

TRUE/FALSE: For urban planners, the principle of AUTHENTICITY calls for a mix and contrast of old, historic, deep-rooted elements, and new, creative, innovative city elements.

TRUE/FALSE: The murals in downtown Fort Wayne would be an example of the pillar of AUTHENTICITY.

TRUE/FALSE: The key component of the pillar of CONNECTIVITY is communication.

CONNECTIVITY affects the degree to which ______ networks such as streets, walking, and cycling paths, connect people to their destinations.

TRUE/FALSE: More recent studies have shown that people are willing to walk much greater distances if the walking environment is favourable.

Increased CONNECTIVITY = increased _____ = better health

TRUE/FALSE: The Rivergreenway trails system in Fort Wayne is an example of the pillar of PUBLIC HEALTH/SAFETY because it promotes physical activity.