017年美国大学生数学建模竞赛E题优秀论文解读

2017年美赛E题赛题
2017 ICM Problem E: Sustainable CitiesNeeded!
Background: Many communities areimplementing smart growth initiatives in an effort to consider long range,sustainable planning goals. “Smart growth is about helping every town and citybecome a more economically prosperous, socially equitable, and environmentallysustainable place to live.”[2] Smart growth focuses on building cities thatembrace the E’s of sustainability—Economically prosperous, socially Equitable,and Environmentally Sustainable. This task is more important than ever becausethe world is rapidly urbanizing. It is projected that by 2050, 66 percent ofthe world’s population will be urban—this will result in a projected 2.5billion people being added to the urban population.[3] Consequently, urbanplanning has become increasingly important and necessary to ensure that peoplehave access to equitable and sustainable homes, resources and jobs.Smart growth is an urban planning theorythat originated in 1990’s as a means to curb continued urban sprawl and reducethe loss of farmland surrounding urban centers. The ten principles for smartgrowth are[4]1 Mix land uses2 Take advantage of compact building design3 Create a range of housing opportunitiesand choices4 Create walkable neighborhoods5 Foster distinctive, attractivecommunities with a strong sense of place6 Preserve open space, farmland, naturalbeauty, and critical environmental areas7 Strengthen and direct development towardsexisting communities8 Provide a variety of transportationchoices9 Make development decisions predictable,fair, and cost effective10 Encourage community and stakeholdercollaboration