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American Planning Association Exam AICP Topic 1 Question 45 Discussion

Actual exam question for American Planning Association's AICP exam
Question #: 45
Topic #: 1
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Scenario

You are a newly hired planner involved in the process of preparing a new recreation plan for your community. Your supervisor learns that the City Council is anxious to take action on a recreation plan, and therefore, you are instructed to prepare the plan without scheduling any time for public participation or public comment. What might you do first?

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B . wrote Edge Cities in 1991

C . wrote Making City Planning Work in 1985

D . advocate for new urbanism or neotraditional design


by Brandon at Aug 22, 2022, 05:01 PM

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Herminia
2 months ago
Public participation? That's like asking a cat to do the chicken dance. It's just not gonna happen. I better get creative and find a way to sneak in some citizen input without the supervisor catching on.
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Marya
22 days ago
A) That's a good idea. It's important to find a balance between meeting the City Council's expectations and ensuring that the community's voice is heard in the planning process.
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Cheryll
27 days ago
B) Public input is crucial for a successful recreation plan. Maybe I can find a way to gather feedback from citizens without going through the traditional public participation process.
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Dalene
28 days ago
A) The first step is to be sure you understand the situation completely, and, most importantly, you must know if public participation required by law. You know that as a planner, your responsibility is to provide full, clear and accurate information on planning issues to citizens and governmental decision-makers and to strive to give citizens the opportunity for meaningful impact on the development of plans (Ethical Principle 1)
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Angella
3 months ago
Haha, skip public participation? Good luck with that one. The citizens are gonna revolt and storm City Hall with pitchforks if you try that. Time to put on my negotiation hat and convince the supervisor to do this the right way.
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Reuben
1 months ago
B) The first step is to be sure you understand the situation completely, and, most importantly, you must know if public participation required by law. You know that as a planner, your responsibility is to provide full.
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Gearldine
2 months ago
Haha, skip public participation? Good luck with that one. The citizens are gonna revolt and storm City Hall with pitchforks if you try that. Time to put on my negotiation hat and convince the supervisor to do this the right way.
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Ressie
2 months ago
A) The first step is to be sure you understand the situation completely, and, most importantly, you must know if public participation required by law. You know that as a planner, your responsibility is to provide full, clear and accurate information on planning issues to citizens and governmental decision-makers and to strive to give citizens the opportunity for meaningful impact on the development of plans (Ethical Principle 1)
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Patria
3 months ago
Whoa, hold up! No public input? That's a recipe for disaster. I better double-check the legal requirements before I do anything else. This could be a real career-breaker if I mess it up.
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Blythe
21 days ago
B) Agreed, let's take the necessary steps to ensure we're meeting legal obligations and upholding ethical standards. It's better to be safe than sorry in this situation.
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Ernest
22 days ago
A) Absolutely, it's important to prioritize transparency and public engagement in the planning process. Let's make sure we're on the right track before moving forward.
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Luis
23 days ago
B) Whoa, you're right. No public input could definitely lead to some serious consequences. It's crucial to follow the legal requirements and make sure we're doing things ethically.
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Lorita
25 days ago
A) The first step is to be sure you understand the situation completely, and, most importantly, you must know if public participation required by law. You know that as a planner, your responsibility is to provide full, clear and accurate information on planning issues to citizens and governmental decision-makers and to strive to give citizens the opportunity for meaningful impact on the development of plans (Ethical Principle 1)
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Soledad
26 days ago
B) I agree, let's take the necessary steps to involve the community and ensure that our recreation plan reflects their needs and preferences. It's better to do it right from the start than to face backlash later on.
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Adaline
27 days ago
A) Absolutely, it's essential to prioritize transparency and public engagement in the planning process. Let's make sure we're following the right procedures to avoid any potential issues.
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Catarina
1 months ago
B) Whoa, you're right. No public input could lead to some serious consequences. It's crucial to follow the legal requirements and ensure that the community has a voice in the decision-making process.
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King
1 months ago
A) The first step is to be sure you understand the situation completely, and, most importantly, you must know if public participation required by law. You know that as a planner, your responsibility is to provide full, clear and accurate information on planning issues to citizens and governmental decision-makers and to strive to give citizens the opportunity for meaningful impact on the development of plans (Ethical Principle 1)
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Merri
3 months ago
I can't believe the supervisor wants to skip public participation! That's like planning a wedding without the bride and groom. The public deserves a voice, even if the City Council is in a hurry.
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Loreta
2 months ago
B) I agree, public participation is crucial in the planning process. It's important to ensure that all stakeholders have a voice in the decision-making process.
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Diego
2 months ago
A) The first step is to be sure you understand the situation completely, and, most importantly, you must know if public participation required by law. You know that as a planner, your responsibility is to provide full, clear and accurate information on planning issues to citizens and governmental decision-makers and to strive to give citizens the opportunity for meaningful impact on the development of plans (Ethical Principle 1)
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Fabiola
3 months ago
Definitely, we need to make sure we understand the situation completely before taking any action.
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Heidy
3 months ago
I think it's important to follow the ethical principle of providing citizens with the opportunity for meaningful impact on planning issues.
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Fabiola
3 months ago
I can't believe we're not allowed to schedule any time for public participation in the recreation plan.
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