Describe the "Neighborhood Unit Principle". Who developed it? What Year?
The neighborhood is the core of the community and all people should be able to access all parts of the community from the neighborhood. Developed by Clarence Perry in 1929.
What were some of the major provisions of the SZEA?
1) grant of zoning power, 2) land uses could be divided into districts, 3) required statement of purpose for the zoning regulations, 4) required procedures for creating & amending codes, 5) required a zoning commission be created as a planning advisor
Where was the first regional planning commission formed? Year?
Los Angeles County in 1922
What is the significance of the "Regional Plan for New York and Environs"? Author? Year?
It was the first plan focused on "Suburban Development" by planning for highway construction & suburban recreational facilities. Developed by Clarence Stein & Lewis Mumford from 1922- 1929.
Explain what the "Concentric Zone Model" of city planning.
The Concentric Zone Model is a planning theory which states that a city is developed in rings. Core is the business district; the 1st circle is a low-income, high crime residential; 2nd is working class; 3rd is middle class, 4th is upper class.
What was the predecessor to JAPA? When was it published? What organization?
"City Planning" by the American City Planning Institute in 1925.
What was the first comprehensive plan to be adopted in the US? When?
The 1925 Cincinnatti Plan.
What ws the Standard City Planning Enabling Act? Year? Who led its development?
The SCPEA was a 1928 Federal legislation that promoted city master or comprehensive planning. Effort led by Sec of State Herbert Hoover.
When was Radburn, NJ built? Builders? Significance?
Radburn, NJ was the first CONSTRUCTED "Garden City" in the US. It was designed by Clarence Stein & Henry Wright in 1928.
When was Sunnyside Garden built? Designers? Builders? Location? Significance?
Sunnyside Gardens was the first PLANNED "Garden City" in the US. Located in Queen, NY it was designed by Clarence Stein & Henry Wright and built by the City Housing Corp under the mangement of Alexander Bing.
