A city is undertaking several major development projects in several different areas, including building a...

Achieving efficiency, effectiveness, and synergy in multiple projects requires coordination to maximize resource use and align outcomes. Option B (identifying projects that are geographically close and can benefit from shared resources) allows for shared infrastructure,funding, or staffing, creating synergies (e.g., coordinating transportation expansion with park renovation for better access). The APA’sAICP Certification Exam Content Outline(2022), under “Plan Implementation,” emphasizes “coordinating projects to leverage shared resources and achieve synergy, especially when projects are geographically proximate.” Options A and D (independent work and separate completion) ignore potential synergies, reducing efficiency. Option C (prioritizing by immediacy) focuses on timelines but not synergy. TheCPC Study Manual(2024) states, “Geographic coordination of projects enhances efficiency and effectiveness by sharing resources and aligning goals,” supporting option B.