Land Use & Zoning
What is 'New Urbanism' in Idaho land use planning?
AOnly building in new parts of the city
BA planning philosophy emphasizing walkable, mixed-use neighborhoods with traditional architectural character, human-scaled streets, and reduced automobile dependence✓ Correct
CUrban renewal by demolishing old buildings
DA federal program for city modernization
Explanation
New Urbanism is a planning movement promoting walkable, mixed-use neighborhoods with traditional architectural character, transit access, and public spaces — creating livable communities less dependent on automobiles, increasingly applied in Idaho cities.
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