tihedaks
Tihedaks is a term used in urban density studies to denote a state or process of rapid densification within a defined geographic area. In practice, tihedaks describes conditions where local land-use density, population, and economic activity rise markedly relative to a baseline, often accompanied by a shift toward mixed-use development and improved transit accessibility.
In planning discourse, tihedaks has emerged as a shorthand to distinguish rapid densification from gradual growth.
Measurement and characteristics
Measurement relies on local density metrics such as floor-area ratio, population density, and jobs density, typically
Tihedaks can support reduced travel distances, greater economic resilience, and more efficient infrastructure use when integrated
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