New Urbanism promotes walkable, mixed-use communities with interconnected street grids. Option C (connected street grid linking residential and commercial uses in separate areas)contradicts New Urbanism’s core principle of integrating uses within walkable distances, not separating them. Options A (architectural mix), B (reduced environmental impacts), and D (smaller lots, more open space, transit-oriented) align with New Urbanism’s goals. The APA’sAICP Certification Exam Content Outline(2022), under “Fundamental Planning Knowledge,” states, “New Urbanism emphasizes mixed-use development within a connected street grid, not separation of uses.” TheCPC Study Manual(2024) confirms, “New Urbanism integrates residential and commercial uses within walkable areas, making separation of uses inconsistent with its principles,” supporting option C as the incorrect characteristic.