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Upon completion of this lesson, students will be able to:
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Activities |
Motivation |
Engage the class in a discussion of their findings relative to the assignment for this lesson. Ask them to report any conclusions they reached regarding (including, but not limited to):
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Objectives |
Present and explain the two lesson goals listed above (V-7-1). |
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Activities |
Information Sequence |
Outline the presentation of the lecture (V-7-2). |
Information |
Describe what elements of general zoning and subdivision regulation are key in designing for non-motorized transportation (V-7-3 and V-7-4). Explain how site plan review performs an oversight function regarding the design. Go over the site plan checklist that is provided in the Student's Guide. Describe what elements of zoning and subdivision regulation are key in designing for non-motorized transportation in commercial areas (V-7-5 and V-7-6). Go over the different aspects of a pedestrian/bicycle-oriented neighborhood (V-7-7 and V-7-8). |
Example(s) |
Acquire and make use of examples from the reference materials cited at the end of the Student's Guide to illustrate the various planning and zoning concepts that you discuss. |
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Practice |
Have the students formulate changes to the local planning or zoning ordinance so that walking and biking are encouraged. |
Feedback |
Provide comment and feedback to the class as appropriate. |
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Activities |
Enrichment |
Assign reading for Lesson 8. Have the students check newspapers and magazines for stories about pedestrian or bicycling accidents. Ask them to bring copies of whatever they find to the next class. |
Review |
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