Aivokuorella

Aivokuorella is a fictional district used in speculative geography and educational exercises to illustrate urban design around neuroscience. The name derives from Finnish aivokuori "cerebral cortex" with the locative suffix -lla, suggesting a place associated with brain research or cognition.

The district is described as a compact, mixed-use area located on the northern edge of a river in the fictional city of Viherlahti in Pohjamaa. The urban plan emphasizes walkability, green corridors, and campus-like blocks. The cortex-themed architecture features smooth curves and modular laboratory buildings.

The district hosts the Aivokuori Institute of Neuroscience, Cortex Tech Park, and a hospital campus. The economy centers on research, education, biomedical startups, and public services. Residents balance living needs with access to parks, cafes, and cultural venues.

Created in the early 2000s as a demonstration project for science-led urbanism, it features a governance model combining municipal oversight and citizen advisory councils. Annual events like Brainfest celebrate cognitive science and urbanity. Notable features include Synapse Plaza and the Neuron Bridge.