sektoritesse

Sektoritesse is a term used in urban planning to describe a hypothetical metropolitan model in which a city is organized into semi-autonomous sectors that coordinate through a central governance layer and shared services. The model emphasizes modular zoning, decentralization, and intersector connectivity.

The name combines the word sector with the suffix -itesse, intended to evoke speed and efficiency in sector-based organization. The concept appears in planning literature in the 2010s, often in theoretical debates about polycentric cities and modular housing.

In typical descriptions, a sector contains housing, workplaces, schools, shops, and green space within a limited radius, with sector councils handling local services and a metropolitan council coordinating cross-sector infrastructure, transportation, and macro planning. Decision-making relies on participatory budgeting and digital platforms.

Sektoritesse promotes multi-modal transit linking sectors, with focus on walkability, bike networks, and light-mrail connectors. The economy is mixed-use, supporting local entrepreneurship, with shared facilities and data-driven service delivery to achieve efficiency.

Critics warn that sector-based fragmentation could duplicate governance costs, create disparities between sectors, and hamper long-range planning. Advocates argue it can enhance resilience, civic engagement, and tailor amenities to local populations. No real-world political unit currently bears the name Sektoritesse, though several municipal projects describe sector-based pilots.