What is a '15-minute city' and how will it change how we live, work and socialise?
euronews2021-09-16
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The 15-minute city concept promotes urban environments where living, working, and socializing are easily accessible by walking or cycling. Cities like Melbourne and Paris are already implementing this idea, championed by Parisian mayor Anne Hidalgo. While it aims to reduce urban sprawl, encourage community regeneration, and green mobility, critics warn of potential exacerbation of urban disparities and tribalism.
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The 15-minute city concept promotes human-centered urban planning over car-centric design.
00:38Urban environments are designed to have living, working, and socializing areas within a short walk or cycle from home.
Cities like Melbourne and Paris are already implementing this concept, with Parisian mayor Anne Hidalgo championing it in her re-election campaign.
Critics caution that the 15-minute city concept could worsen existing urban disparities and foster tribalism.
This idea also involves repurposing car parking spots into cycle lanes and transforming existing infrastructure into multi-functional spaces.
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What is a '15-minute city' and how will it change how we live, work and socialise?
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