Published in 1961, The Death and Life of Great Ame...

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Published in 1961, The Death and Life of Great American Cities remains one of the most important texts in the field of urban planning. The author, Jane Jacobs, proposed that only by acknowledging the complex interplay between the residential commercial , and industrial could we begin to develop cities that would not only be safe but also enjoyable. This thinking ran counter to many of the theories of the urban planning movements of the sixties and seventies, many of which advocated he separation of residential and commercial zones, and attempted to create orderly, efficient utopias. In doing so, however, they neglected the human element and many today feel that this is one of the major causes of the urban decay so prominent in many metropolitan areas.

As larger American cities attempt to combat crime and suburban flight, city leaders are reconsidering many of Jacobs’s ideas and incorporating those ideas in sometimes unexpected ways. One prime example of this is The Grove, a shopping center in the Fairfax district of Los Angeles. Attached to the Farmer's Market, this sprawling commercial area resembles a village more than a mall, and intentionally so. There are outdoor seating areas, a pond, and many cafes mixed in with upscale shop. The question that remains, however, is whether is contrived community atmosphere will enable to replicate the dynamics of a naturally occurring neighborhood, and only time will provide the answer.

The primary purpose of the passage is to .... 
A. urge the public to support zoning initiatives that would further the goals of planners such as Jacobs 
B. lambaste short-sighted urban planners who neglect to consider the human element when planning a community 
C. sympathize with people attempting to create a vibrant community without the requisite social support systems 
D. cast doubt on the efficacy of some methods of urban planning while drawing attention to one more novel approach ally 
E. educate readers about the potential pitfalls of idea developing a community without considering factors

D. Nur · Accepted Answer

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Jawaban yang benar untuk soal ini adalah D. cast doubt on the efficacy of some methods of urban planning while drawing attention to one more novel approach ally.

Soal ini menanyakan tujuan utama dari ditulisnya teks yang tertera.

Teks di soal ini intinya membahas perencanaan kota yang tidak baik dan efektif.

Pada paragraf 1, teks menjelaskan teori dasar Jacobs terkait perencanaan kota dan membandingkannya dengan beberapa teori-teori dari masa lalu pada bidang yang sama.

Pada paragraf 2, teks mefokuskan pada satu perkembangan yang tampak lebih sesuai dengan impian Jacobs walau memang belum bisa dipastikan keberhasilannya dalam mengatasi permasalahan yang ada.

Dalam mengatasi permasalahan tersebut, penulis teks menarik perhatian pada kemungkinan adanya pendekatan baru . Hal ini tertulis di kalimat akhir paragraf 2, yaitu "The question that remains, however, is whether this contrived community atmosphere will be able to replicate the dynamics of a naturally occurring neighborhood, and only time will provide the answer".

Dari penjelasan tersebut, dapat disimpulkan bahwa tujuan utama ditulisnya teks di soal ini adalah meragukan kemanjuran beberapa metode perencanaan kota sambil menarik perhatian pada pendekatan baru lainnya. Tujuan ini sesuai dengan pilihan D.

Jadi, jawaban yang benar adalah D. cast doubt on the efficacy of some methods of urban planning while drawing attention to one more novel approach ally.

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