American Planning Association AICP Exam - Topic 1 Question 89 Discussion

Actual exam question for American Planning Association's AICP exam

Question #: 89
Topic #: 1

[All AICP Questions]

Scenario

You are a planner in a city that has recently opened a new shelter for homeless people. The shelter opens each evening during the winter and provides a place for people to sleep during the night in dormitory-style rooms with cots. Some community members would like the shelter closed because they feel that the large number of people who congregate on the sidewalks near the shelter as they wait for it to open pose a threat to public safety. Your planning director decides to address these concerns by classifying the shelter as a hotel. The planning director knows that the zoning ordinance specifies that a hotel must provide private sleeping quarters, which the shelter does not. By classifying the shelter as a hotel, the planning director is taking steps to close the shelter based on the ground that it is in violation of the zoning ordinance. Suppose you have reviewed the situation carefully and believe that the director made an unethical decision. What might you do?

ASee the solution below
If the director is a member of the AICP, then you might discuss the situation with the AICP Ethics Officer (Procedures 2 and 3) You may decide to file a charge of unethical conduct with the AICP ethics Officer (Procedure 5).

BSee the solution below
If the director is a member of the AICP, then you might discuss the situation with the AICP Ethics Officer (Procedures 2 and 3) You may decide to file a charge of unethical conduct with the AICP ethics Officer (Procedure 5). Beware that this course of action will probably result in a tense work environment and should only be followed after careful consideration.

Show Suggested Answer

Suggested Answer: B

by Temeka at Sep 19, 2024, 04:48 AM

Limited Time Offer

25%

Off

Get Premium AICP Questions as Interactive Web-Based Practice Test or PDF

Contribute your Thoughts:

Submit Cancel

Freeman

3 months ago

I don’t think closing the shelter is the answer.

upvoted 0 times

...

Chana

3 months ago

This could backfire on the director big time.

upvoted 0 times

...

Tomoko

3 months ago

Wait, classifying it as a hotel? That’s surprising!

upvoted 0 times

...

Laine

4 months ago

Totally agree, this is unethical!

upvoted 0 times

...

Carlee

4 months ago

Sounds like a shady move by the director.

upvoted 0 times

...

Barrett

4 months ago

I feel like discussing the issue with the AICP Ethics Officer is crucial, but I’m uncertain about how to approach it without creating conflict.

upvoted 0 times

...

Paola

4 months ago

I think option B is more realistic since it acknowledges the potential tension. It’s important to weigh the consequences before taking action.

upvoted 0 times

...

Evette

4 months ago

This situation feels similar to a case study we did on zoning laws. I think we should definitely consider the AICP procedures, but I'm worried about the fallout.

upvoted 0 times

...

Tegan

5 months ago

I remember discussing the importance of ethics in planning class, but I'm not sure if reporting the director is the best first step.

upvoted 0 times

...

Diane

5 months ago

Yikes, this is a tough call. On one hand, the director's actions seem pretty shady and I definitely don't agree with them. But going up against a superior could really backfire. I'll need to tread carefully here and make sure I fully understand the AICP procedures before deciding how to proceed.

upvoted 0 times

...

Kent

5 months ago

Whoa, this is a serious situation. The director's decision to classify the shelter as a hotel in order to shut it down seems pretty unethical to me. I think I'd start by trying to have an open discussion with the director, but if that doesn't work, filing a charge with the AICP might be necessary, even though it could get messy.

upvoted 0 times

...

Marti

5 months ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'll need to really think through the ethical implications here and consider the best course of action. Discussing it with the AICP Ethics Officer seems like a good first step, but I'll have to weigh the potential consequences too.

upvoted 0 times

...

Janna

5 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about the Oracle connection process. I'll think through the components involved and try to identify the one that receives the connection request and establishes the connection.

upvoted 0 times

...

Elouise

1 year ago

The director's plan is about as solid as a wet paper bag. I'd be calling the AICP Ethics Hotline so fast, it'd make their head spin!

upvoted 0 times

...

Jamika

1 year ago

I agree, it's unethical to close the shelter just to get around the zoning ordinance.

upvoted 0 times

...

Shenika

1 year ago

The director's decision is about as ethical as a fox guarding the henhouse. I'd file that charge with the Ethics Officer faster than you can say 'zoning loophole'.

upvoted 0 times

Vanda

1 year ago

It's important to address unethical decisions like this in the workplace.

upvoted 0 times

...

Valentine

1 year ago

We should definitely consider filing a charge with the Ethics Officer.

upvoted 0 times

...

Joaquin

1 year ago

I agree, it seems like a shady move to close the shelter that way.

upvoted 0 times

...

Mickie

1 year ago

That decision doesn't sit right with me either.

upvoted 0 times

...

Pamella

1 year ago

We should definitely consider discussing this with the AICP Ethics Officer.

upvoted 0 times

...

Heike

1 year ago

Hmm, this is a tricky situation. On one hand, the director is trying to address community concerns. But on the other, it's a clear violation of the rules. I'd probably have a tactful chat with the director first, see if we can find a better solution.

upvoted 0 times

Germaine

1 year ago

If the director is a member of the AICP, we could discuss this with the Ethics Officer.

upvoted 0 times

...

Marjory

1 year ago

I agree, it's important to address the community's concerns but we also need to follow the rules.

upvoted 0 times

...

Allene

1 year ago

Let's talk to the director first, maybe there's a compromise we can reach.

upvoted 0 times

...

Xenia

1 year ago

Wow, that's a bold move by the director. I mean, breaking the rules just to close down a shelter? That's pretty messed up. I'd definitely consider filing a charge if I were you.

upvoted 0 times

...

Linwood

1 year ago

The director's decision to classify the shelter as a hotel is clearly unethical. I would definitely discuss this with the AICP Ethics Officer. This can't be allowed to slide.

upvoted 0 times