CNU studying
Four characteristic features of sprawl
single use zoning
shopping centers
clusters of housing
lack of a strong center
(among others)
Explain five major historical causes of sprawl
FHA and VA loan programs were only for single family homes
Industrial era desire to separate zones for health reasons
Number driven planning post WWII
Highways
…?
Seven costs of sprawl to the natural and built environment
pavement
more space usage
Done with the CNU exam
Trying to get ready for the CNU accreditation exam, hoping to take it tomorrow
Finished the Charter today, or at least finished skimming it
Trying to skim the New Urbanism Best Practices Guide now
Principles of the Charter of the New Urbanism