Kaardistad
Kaardistad is a term used in cartography and urban planning to describe a hypothetical or fictional city whose design and governance center on map-based data systems and visualization. It is not an established municipality.
Etymology: The name combines kaart, Estonian for map, with stad, a suffix used in several languages to
Concept: Key principles include integration of diverse geospatial data layers (base map, land use, transport, demographics),
Planning and governance: In Kaardistad models, decision-making relies on spatial analytics, scenario simulations, and transparent data
Technology: Implementations typically rely on GIS platforms, web-based maps, and sensor networks; privacy and data governance
Variants and use: The concept appears in design studios, academic papers, and speculative fiction as a way
Relationship to real places: While no real city bears this name as a formal designation, Kaardistad serves
See also: GIS, smart city, participatory planning, digital twin, cartography.