What basic tenet of development regulation was examined inMetromedia, Inc. v. San Diego(1981)?
Correct Answer: C
Metromedia, Inc. v. San Diego(1981) examined a city ordinance banning off-site billboards, raising questions about freedom of speech under the First Amendment, as billboards involve commercial speech. The Supreme Court ruled that while some restrictions were permissible, the ordinance was overly broad. Option C (freedom of speech) is correct. The APA'sAICP Certification Exam Content Outline(2022), under "Fundamental Planning Knowledge," states, "Metromedia, Inc. v. San Diego(1981) addressed freedom of speech in the context of billboard regulations." Option A (aesthetics) was a secondary concern. Option B (obscenity) is unrelated. Option D (due process) was not the focus. TheCPC Study Manual(2024) confirms, "Metromedia examined freedom of speech in development regulation," supporting option C. References: APA AICP Certification Exam Content Outline (2022), CPC Study Manual (2024), APA PAS Report on Planning Law.
Question 22
Which of the following cities was the first garden city in the United States?
Correct Answer: D
Question 23
A city is undertaking several major development projects in several different areas, including building a new community center, expanding public transportation, and renovating a park. The City Planning Department can achieve efficiency, effectiveness, and synergy among these projects by taking which of the following approaches?
Correct Answer: B
Achieving efficiency, effectiveness, and synergy in multiple projects requires coordination to maximize resource use and align outcomes. Option B (identifying projects that are geographically close and can benefit from shared resources) allows for shared infrastructure,funding, or staffing, creating synergies (e.g., coordinating transportation expansion with park renovation for better access). The APA'sAICP Certification Exam Content Outline(2022), under "Plan Implementation," emphasizes "coordinating projects to leverage shared resources and achieve synergy, especially when projects are geographically proximate." Options A and D (independent work and separate completion) ignore potential synergies, reducing efficiency. Option C (prioritizing by immediacy) focuses on timelines but not synergy. TheCPC Study Manual(2024) states, "Geographic coordination of projects enhances efficiency and effectiveness by sharing resources and aligning goals," supporting option B. References: APA AICP Certification Exam Content Outline (2022), CPC Study Manual (2024), APA PAS Report on Project Coordination.
Question 24
What are LULU's?
Correct Answer: B
Question 25
Which of the following activities is most likely to generate useful community input into the design of a park?
Correct Answer: A
A design charrette is a collaborative, hands-on workshop where community members work with planners to provide input on a project, such as a park design, ensuring their ideas shape the outcome. Option A (design charrette) is most likely to generate useful input, as it directly involves residents in the design process. The APA'sAICP Certification Exam Content Outline(2022), under "Communication and Interaction," describes design charrettes as "a participatory method to gather detailed community input on design projects like parks." Option B (information campaign) informs but doesn't collect input. Option C (park cleanup) fosters engagement but not design input. Option D (research trends) is a planner-led activity, not community-driven. TheCPC Study Manual(2024) states, "Design charrettes are highly effective for generating useful community input on park design by involving residents directly," supporting option A. References: APA AICP Certification Exam Content Outline (2022), CPC Study Manual (2024), APA PAS Report on Public Participation Techniques.
