15 Minute City

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Discussion about the path towards 15 minute cities. Post examples and discuss about how to make this a reality!

From Wikipedia: The 15-minute city is an urban planning concept in which most daily necessities and services, such as work, shopping, education, healthcare, and leisure can be easily reached by a 15-minute walk, bike ride, or public transit ride from any point in the city. This approach aims to reduce car dependency, promote healthy and sustainable living, and improve wellbeing and quality of life for city dwellers.

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What are the essential services you need in your local neighborhood? (self.15minutecity)

submitted 1 year ago by stevetauber to c/15minutecity

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What is essential for you to have nearby? I can think of groceries, fresh produce, haircut/salon, a couple restaurants, schools, etc. Those are the obvious ones. What else are you looking for, such as a flower shop?

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[–] mbelcher@kbin.social 8 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Taking a look at most city maps I’m surprised how many areas, even older suburbs, fit the definition of 15 min cities already.

The issue is breaking the monopoly of the car on planning and actually making them bike and pedestrian friendly.

I encourage everyone to figure out the 15 minute bike radius around themselves and marvel at just how complete a life one can live in it.