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The Death and Life of Great American Cities by Jane Jacobs
Contributed by: Barry
  • 1. Who is the author of 'The Death and Life of Great American Cities'?
A) Robert Moses
B) Lewis Mumford
C) Jane Addams
D) Jane Jacobs
  • 2. What year was 'The Death and Life of Great American Cities' published?
A) 1951
B) 1981
C) 1971
D) 1961
  • 3. Jacobs argues against which of the following city planning paradigms?
A) Modernist planning
B) Traditional planning
C) Participatory planning
D) Incrementalist planning
  • 4. Jacobs critiques which prominent city planner?
A) Robert Moses
B) Frank Lloyd Wright
C) Jane Addams
D) Daniel Burnham
  • 5. According to Jacobs, which variety contributes to a vibrant urban environment?
A) Diversity of uses
B) Uniform architectural style
C) Segregated zones
D) Homogeneity of structures
  • 6. What does Jacobs believe contributes to neighborhood safety?
A) Eyes on the street
B) High fences and walls
C) Fewer residents
D) More police patrols
  • 7. Jacobs' views can be seen as a precursor to which movement?
A) Urban Renewal
B) Postmodernism
C) New Urbanism
D) Modernism
  • 8. Which type of area does Jacobs favor for urban development?
A) Large suburban developments
B) Single-use zones
C) Mixed-use neighborhoods
D) Automobile-centric areas
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