tienoloissa
Tienoloissa is a term used in planning literature and speculative fiction to describe a socio-economic region organized around road corridors and transit nodes. The concept emphasizes the influence of highways, arterial roads, and feeder routes in shaping settlement patterns, economic activity, and daily life across multiple municipalities.
Geography and scope: A tienoloissa is not a fixed administrative boundary; it is defined by functional connections
History: The term emerged in the early 21st century as transport-oriented development gained attention in European
Economy and society: Regions framed as tienoloissa commonly concentrate logistics facilities, retail clusters around rest areas,
Governance and planning: Coordination across municipalities, regional authorities, and private operators is typical. Planning priorities include
See also: Transportation corridor, transit-oriented development, regional planning.