Which term describes urban growth where planners promote compact development and curb sprawl by smart growth strategies?

• A. NIMBY
• B. Slow-growth cities
• C. Redlining
• D. New Urbanism

Answer: (B)

This concept centers on planning that promotes compact, walkable, mixed-use neighborhoods and reduces sprawl through smart growth strategies. New Urbanism is the term that captures this approach. It emphasizes higher-density, transit-oriented, pedestrian-friendly design with interconnected street networks, diverse housing, and a mix of uses within neighborhoods. This approach aims to curb sprawl by concentrating development in and around existing urban areas, preserving open space, and promoting sustainable travel options.

The other ideas don’t fit as well: NIMBY describes opposition to new development rather than a planning philosophy; redlining refers to discriminatory lending practices; slow-growth cities is not the standard term used to describe this planning paradigm.