How '15-minute Cities' Could Save Time, Reduce Emissions, And Build Community

11 May 2024 | Abstracted from Grist

"Instead of expecting residents to get in their cars and drive long distances to work, run errands, and take part in social activities, cities should instead be designed to provide those kinds of opportunities in close proximity to where people live, reducing overdependence on cars..."

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