A Global Push for More '15-Minute Cities'

22 Sep 2022 | Abstracted from Bloomberg

"The idea is to make urban areas less dependent on cars as part of the fight against climate change. The 15-minute city framework emphasizes bringing the essentials of daily life - work, entertainment, schools and green space - within a short walk or bicycle ride from home...

"...locating jobs and homes in close proximity to one another and providing good public transportation and mixed land use can help cut emissions by around 25%."

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