Motivation Our algorithms will use only the criteria of 1. Equal population districts 2. Compactness Examine map afterwards to determine emergent roperties
Motivation Our algorithms will use only the criteria of 1. Equal population districts 2. Compactness Examine map afterwards to determine emergent properties. 6
Simplifying assumptions We make the following simplifying assumptions in our model: o a 2 error tolerance from the mean in size of district population is acceptable Euclidean geometry: variations in longitudinal spacing negligible County borders not sacred (ratio of counties: districts in many states necessitates cutting between borders)
Simplifying Assumptions We make the following simplifying assumptions in our model: • A 2% error tolerance from the mean in size of district population is acceptable. • Euclidean geometry: variations in longitudinal spacing negligible. • County borders not sacred (ratio of counties:districts in many states necessitates cutting between borders). 7