- Q: 15m city
- The 15-minute city concept, popularized by Carlos Moreno, aims to make cities more livable by ensuring all essential services such as schools, medical care, and shops are within a short walk or bike ride from any point in the city This urban planning model promotes sustainable and healthy living by reducing car dependency and traffic congestion, and improving public health and community cohesion
- Cities around the world have adopted or are working on implementing the 15-minute city concept, including Paris, Shanghai, and various cities in the UK The concept has been embraced by international organizations like C40 Cities and progressive politicians, but it has also faced opposition from some right-wing politicians and conspiracy theorists who claim it is a socialist plot to restrict personal freedoms and control residents’ movements
- Despite the controversy, proponents argue that the 15-minute city concept enhances individual freedom by providing more choices in mobility and reducing the need for long commutes It aims to create more sustainable, liveable, and inclusive cities by rethinking urban morphology and mobility systems
- The concept has gained significant traction since Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo included it in her 2020 re-election campaign, and it has been recognized as a potential solution to the climate crisis and urban sprawl