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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:
Correct Answer Explanation
Clarence Perry's Neighbourhood Unit (1929) was sized to support one elementary school, with a recommended population of approximately 3,000β5,000 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.
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