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Architecture Engineering QUESTION #2373
Question 1
In the context of Town Planning, the concept of a 'Neighbourhood Unit' as proposed by Clarence Perry (1920s) specifies that the unit should be sized to support one elementary school, with the recommended population being approximately:
  • 500–1,000 persons
  • 3,000–5,000 personsβœ”οΈ
  • 10,000–15,000 persons
  • 20,000–25,000 persons
Correct Answer Explanation
Clarence Perry's Neighbourhood Unit (1929) was sized to support one elementary school, with a recommended population of approximately 3,000–5,000 persons within a ΒΌ-mile (400 m) walking radius from the centre. The unit is bounded by arterial roads (not penetrated by through traffic), with parks/open spaces, local shops, and community facilities at its centre. This concept influenced modern residential planning and the Garden City movement.