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Coordinated Regional And City Planning Using A Genetic Algorithm, Michael B. Lowry
Coordinated Regional And City Planning Using A Genetic Algorithm, Michael B. Lowry
Theses and Dissertations
Improved methods of planning are needed to deal with today's issues of traffic congestion, sprawl, and loss of greenspace. Past research and recent legislation call for new methods that will consider a regional perspective. Regional planning is challenged with two difficult questions:
1.Is it possible to achieve regional goals without infringing upon the local autonomy of city planners?
2.Is it possible to objectively analyze the thousands, even millions, of land use and transportation plans to find the best design?
Metropolitan regions across the country have made great efforts to answer the first question. Unfortunately, effective methods for harmonizing the goals …