Research Reports from the Department of Operations
Document Type
Report
Publication Date
9-1-1972
Abstract
It is well known that many real world problems, in particular, many urban problems, can approximately be modelled as linear programs. The representations often become more precise when, in addition, some or all of the variables are integer constrained (e.g., a solution which indicates that 0.67 schools should be built is of little use to the practitioner). Hence, integer programming is of substantial importance in urban science. This article describes several general integer programming models for which efficient computer codes are available. In each case, applications in an urban environment are discussed. This list is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather to acquaint the urbanologist with the models, their possible uses, and the available computer packages.
Keywords
Operations research, Urban planning--Mathematical models, Integer programming, Linear programming, City planning--Data processing
Publication Title
Technical Memorandums from the Department of Operations, School of Management, Case Western Reserve University
Issue
Technical memorandum no. 279
Rights
This work is in the public domain and may be freely downloaded for personal or academic use
Recommended Citation
Salkin, Harvey M. and Balinsky, Warren L., "Integer Programming Models and Codes in the Urban Environment" (1972). Research Reports from the Department of Operations. 255.
https://commons.case.edu/wsom-ops-reports/255