Verest

Verest is a fictional municipality used in urban planning and worldbuilding. It is described as a mid-sized city in the northern region of the fictional country of Valoria and serves as a model for sustainable, mixed-use development.

The name Verest is commonly interpreted as a compound of "verde" meaning green and "est" meaning edge or estuary, reflecting the city's riverside setting. In some stories, the term is traced to an ancient local dialect.

Verest sits on the Verest River, with gentle hills to the west and floodplains to the east. The city covers roughly 60 square kilometers. It has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons and moderate rainfall.

According to fictional histories, Verest was founded in the late 18th century by agrarian communities and expanded during the railway era. Today it operates a council-mayor system with participatory budgeting and a focus on sustainability.

The economy combines light manufacturing, agriculture, and services. Cultural life centers on a riverfront district, public libraries, and annual events such as Verest Festival. Notable institutions include a regional university campus and an environmental research center.