roamingi
Roamingi is a term used in urban studies and speculative fiction to describe individuals or groups characterized by high-frequency, multi-site movement across a city or region, with little long-term fixed residence. The concept centers on mobility as a spatial and social practice, highlighting how people connect diverse neighborhoods, economies, and cultures through regular transitions between places of work, study, and social life. In scholarly discussions, roamingi are often examined for their implications for access to housing, services, and social networks rather than for a single demographic attribute.
The word appears to be a neologism built from the English roaming plus a plural suffix common
- Mobility pattern: frequent, short stays across multiple sites.
- Residential status: often semi- or non-resident, with shifting or informal housing arrangements.
- Motivations: work shifts, education, caregiving, housing constraints, or personal preference for dispersed living.
- Social networks: connections spread across neighborhoods, potentially creating bridging ties.
- Digital connectivity: heavy reliance on mobile devices and online platforms to coordinate movements and routines.
Roamingi raise questions for urban planning, transportation, and social services, which may need to adapt to