The Digital Press

Urban renewal projects often face disputes over fair allocation of new housing units to original homeowners. This research develops algorithms to ensure envy-free distribution of new apartments based on the value of old units.

Why it matters: Fair allocation algorithms can resolve conflicts in rebuild-and-divide projects, enabling smoother urban renewal.

The big picture: Three fairness models address envy based on relative gains, total envy limits, and proportional value of old units.

Stunning stat: The Envy Sum Model mechanism minimizes total envy but can be strategically manipulated under certain conditions.

The stakes: Without fair allocation, rebuild-and-divide projects risk delays or failure due to homeowner dissatisfaction and disputes.