nykyrannikot
nykyrannikot is a Finnish neologism used in urban planning and coastal studies to describe modern coastal zones undergoing rapid transformation due to urbanization, tourism, and climate adaptation. The term blends nykyaika (modern times) with rannikko (coast) and is commonly used in plural form.
nykyrannikot is not a fixed geographic region; rather, it refers to a set of coastal areas where
Common characteristics attributed to nykyrannikot include dense, mixed-use coastline development; renewed waterfronts; expanding transport and recreational
In policy and planning discourse, nykyrannikot is used to frame integrated coastal zone management, cross-border cooperation,
See also: coastal zone management, climate adaptation, urban coastal planning.