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PROVIDING EQUITABLE SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION OF PROTECTED NATURAL AREAS IN A METROPOLITAN SETTING: AN APPLICATION OF THE LOCATION SET-COVERING PROBLEM

Ruliffson, Jane A.; Haight, Robert G.; Homans, Frances R.; Gobster, Paul H.
2002
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We use the location set covering problem to define a natural area site selection model for use in the Chicago region. This framework allows us to explicitly consider the equity of site distribution by stipulating that each population center has access to a recreational space within a specified distance.

Title
PROVIDING EQUITABLE SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION OF PROTECTED NATURAL AREAS IN A METROPOLITAN SETTING: AN APPLICATION OF THE LOCATION SET-COVERING PROBLEM
Author(s)
Ruliffson, Jane A.
Haight, Robert G.
Homans, Frances R.
Gobster, Paul H.
Subject(s)
Issue Date
2002
Publication Type
Conference Paper/ Presentation
Digital Object Identifier
https://doi.org/10.22004/ag.econ.19845
Record Identifier
https://ageconsearch.umn.edu/record/19845
PURL Identifier
http://purl.umn.edu/19845
Language
English
Total Pages
20
Series Statement
Selected Paper
Record Appears in
Agricultural and Applied Economics Association (AAEA) > Agricultural and Applied Economics Association (AAEA) Conferences > 2002 Annual meeting, July 28-31, Long Beach, CA

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