What is the 15-Minute City?

Urban planning concepts frequently find their way into the vernacular of the wider public. Some of these ideas, like the 15 minute city, have invited a host of criticism and celebration alike. Join StreetsSmart in exploring the potential of the 15-minute city, and some of the unique ways cities around the world have adopted it. 

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Special thanks to the following sources:

Complete Neighborhoods - Building a healthy and connected city - City of Portland 

Exploring the 15-Minute City Concept and its Potential for Communities of All Sizes - Kyle Funk and Julia Glickman, National League of Cities

It’s a global climate solution - if it can get past conspiracy theories and NIMBYs - Julia Simon, NPR

Superblock (Superilla) Barcelona - A city redefined - Ronika Postaria, Cities Forum

The 15-minute city - Carlos Moreno

Where the ‘15-Minute City’ Falls Short - Feargus O’Sullivan, Bloomberg

Why every city can benefit from a ‘15-minute city’ vision - C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group