kuulmisteed
Kuulmisteed is a term found in Estonian urban planning and discussions about environmental sound. It roughly translates to “listening routes” or “hearing roads,” built from kuuld- (to hear) and tee (road). The term is not part of an official planning category and does not have a single, formal definition; its meaning varies with context and author.
Core idea: create spaces where auditory experience is foregrounded or where noise is managed to protect hearing
Relation to other concepts: Kuulmisteed aligns with broader ideas such as soundscape planning, acoustic ecology, and
Status and examples: There is no single national implementation or catalog of kuulmisteed projects. The term