tettbygde
Tettbygde is a Norwegian term used to describe areas where the built environment is densely concentrated, with housing, services and infrastructure situated in close proximity. In practice, it refers to zones where settlements are tightly packed and development forms a continuous or near-continuous fabric, often including small towns, suburbs and other densely developed rural areas.
In official statistics, the term tettsted is used for urban settlements that meet specific criteria, such as
Characteristics commonly associated with tettbygde areas include higher housing density, mixed-use development, well-developed infrastructure, and a
Planning and policy often consider tettbygde zones when designing municipal master plans, regional development strategies and