publikuruumi
Publikuruumi is a Finnish-language term used to describe the public realm or public space. It refers to places and spaces that are open and accessible to everyone, beyond private property or control. In urban planning, sociology, and political theory, publikuruumi encompasses both physical environments—such as streets, squares, parks, markets, libraries, and transport hubs—and the social interactions and civic practices that occur within them.
It serves as a site for everyday encounters, protest, commerce, cultural expression, and information exchange. Effective
Governance of publikuruumi involves municipalities, public agencies, and sometimes private entities through partnerships. Policies address opening
Contemporary debates connect publikuruumi to the broader concept of the public sphere, including tensions between privatization,