City planners say we have to rethink the way we build urban areas to make them more sustainable, healthy and just. The so-called 15-minute city is one idea. But are they viable?
The idea behind the concept is to build cities in such a way that most daily necessities and services are located within a 15-minute walk or bike ride.
The 15-minute city also offers a mobility concept: fewer cars and more space for cyclists and pedestrians, safe paths for children, people with disabilities or the elderly and places for social interaction.
This article includes a video dealing with the topic. Similar videos on the topic can be also found from a simple search in YouTube.
The idea behind making urban areas more sustainable, healthy and just is the concept that cities should be built in such a way that most daily necessities and services are located within a 15-minute walk or bike ride.
https://www.dw.com/en/15-minute-cities-what-are-they-and-how-do-they-work/a-64907776
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