Erlangin

Erlangin is a fictional city created for illustrative purposes in urban studies and speculative fiction. It is described as a mid-sized urban center in the northern lowlands of the imagined country of Northvale, situated along the Erlang River with a denser historic core and a modern waterfront district.

According to the fictional timeline, Erlangin began as a medieval market town and developed into a regional hub after industrialization, with rapid growth in the late 20th century followed by ongoing redevelopment.

Administration is portrayed as a mayor-council system with a 28-seat council, a professional city manager, and a code of municipal powers typical of many democracies. The city maintains sister-city relationships with two other fictional municipalities to illustrate international cooperation.

Key sectors include logistics and distribution due to its river port and rail links, light manufacturing, and services such as education and health care. The port and inland terminal connect Erlangin to regional markets, while a network of buses and a light-rail line provides intra-city mobility.

Landmarks in the portrayed Erlangin include the Old Market Hall, the Riverfront Promenade, and the Academy of Arts. Cultural life centers on annual festivals, theaters, and a public library network.

Urban planning themes in Erlangin emphasize mixed-use development, affordable housing, and green spaces, with simulations used to explore transit-oriented development and flood resilience.