American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Practice Exam

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The Urban Development Action Grant (UDAG) program primarily promotes which of the following?

Public housing projects
Economic development in distressed communities
Environmental conservation
Rural community assistance

The correct answer is: Economic development in distressed communities

The Urban Development Action Grant (UDAG) program is specifically designed to stimulate economic development and revitalization in distressed urban communities. It primarily provides federal funding to local governments and housing authorities to encourage private sector investment in areas that have been identified as economically burdened or in decline. By focusing on creating jobs and boosting the local economy, the program aims to foster sustainable growth and improve the quality of life for residents in these communities. The other options, while important aspects of community and urban planning, do not align with the primary mission of the UDAG program. Public housing projects, environmental conservation, and rural community assistance represent distinct initiatives and funding programs that serve different specific needs and goals, separate from the UDAG's focus on economic development within urban areas facing economic hardships.