Question
Which of the following urban transformation happened in Canadian cities post-1975?
Group of answer choices
The concentration of office, retail, and services in the downtown area
Beginning of urban dispersion
Decrease in governmental investment in infrastructure
Increase use of the New Urbanism model of development
Switch from horse-drawn streetcars to electric streetcars
Group of answer choices
The concentration of office, retail, and services in the downtown area
Beginning of urban dispersion
Decrease in governmental investment in infrastructure
Increase use of the New Urbanism model of development
Switch from horse-drawn streetcars to electric streetcars
Answers
GPT-4o mini
After 1975, Canadian cities experienced several urban transformations. Among the choices you provided, the following are notable trends:
1. **The concentration of office, retail, and services in the downtown area** - Many Canadian cities witnessed revitalization efforts in their downtown cores, leading to an increased concentration of commercial activities.
2. **Beginning of urban dispersion** - There has been a trend of urban sprawl and dispersion as people moved to suburban areas, leading to more dispersed patterns of living and commuting.
3. **Decrease in governmental investment in infrastructure** - In many areas, there has been a reduction in government investment in public infrastructure compared to previous decades, which is a significant issue observed in urban policy discussions.
4. **Increase use of the New Urbanism model of development** - There has been a growing interest in New Urbanism principles, which emphasize walkable neighborhoods, mixed-use developments, and sustainable practices.
The choice regarding the **switch from horse-drawn streetcars to electric streetcars** is not applicable, as this transition occurred much earlier in the 20th century.
In summary, all options except for the last one (the switch from horse-drawn streetcars to electric streetcars) represent true transformations in Canadian cities post-1975.
1. **The concentration of office, retail, and services in the downtown area** - Many Canadian cities witnessed revitalization efforts in their downtown cores, leading to an increased concentration of commercial activities.
2. **Beginning of urban dispersion** - There has been a trend of urban sprawl and dispersion as people moved to suburban areas, leading to more dispersed patterns of living and commuting.
3. **Decrease in governmental investment in infrastructure** - In many areas, there has been a reduction in government investment in public infrastructure compared to previous decades, which is a significant issue observed in urban policy discussions.
4. **Increase use of the New Urbanism model of development** - There has been a growing interest in New Urbanism principles, which emphasize walkable neighborhoods, mixed-use developments, and sustainable practices.
The choice regarding the **switch from horse-drawn streetcars to electric streetcars** is not applicable, as this transition occurred much earlier in the 20th century.
In summary, all options except for the last one (the switch from horse-drawn streetcars to electric streetcars) represent true transformations in Canadian cities post-1975.