Hey
robu1,
Let me try.
Based on the information given in the passage, many city planners contemporary with Jane Jacobs would most likely have preferred city plans characterized by
(A) single-use housing, long city blocks, and low levels of street traffic
(B) a dense population of local businesses and busy city streets
(C) mixed-use buildings with clean, graceful lines
(D) a sparse population of residences and a high concentration of local businesses in mixed-use zones
(E) densely populated streets, single-use zoning, and interior lawns
From Passage, we know Jane Jacobs preferred city plan.We also know that her preferred city plan was different from that of her contemporaries.
let me quote Jane Jacob's preferences:
1. "She believed cities should be treated as organic creatures, and made four primary recommendations for revitalizing cities: streets should be zoned to have a mix of businesses and residences; city blocks should be short; buildings of different ages, conditions and uses should be ubiquitous; and dense populations should be encouraged."
2."In stressing the importance of neighborhoods and mixed-use buildings"
Do the POE. Options B,C,D, and E are under Jacob'preferences.
So, we are left with option A and that's the correct answer.
Hope it's clear now!!