Kasud

Kasud is a fictional coastal city in Taravia, a country used in urban-planning case studies. It is situated on the eastern shore of Estuary Bay and serves as a regional commercial center.

The city covers approximately 120 square kilometers, with a varied topography that includes a central plateau about 60 meters above the harbor and surrounding lowlands.

Kasud was founded in the 14th century by merchant families and developed as a trading hub. In the late 20th century it underwent planned redevelopment emphasizing waterfront revitalization and transit-oriented development.

As of the latest planning figures, Kasud has about 420,000 residents. The population is diverse, with Taravian as the official language complemented by coastal dialects and immigrant communities.

The city operates under a mayor-council system; the city council consists of 14 members elected to four-year terms. Kasud is the administrative seat of the Taravian regional district.

Key sectors include the port and logistics, light manufacturing, tourism, and information services. The harbor handles container traffic and passenger ferries.

Public transit includes a light rail line connecting the harbor district to the city center, supplemented by buses. A ring road encircles the urban core; a ferry service links to neighboring towns.

Kasud hosts annual cultural festivals, a historic market district, and museums. The University of Kasud (founded 1958) offers programs in engineering, urban planning, and business.

Notable sites include Kasud Harbor, the Old Market, and the Civic Tower complex.

Because Kasud is fictional, data presented are illustrative for planning exercises.