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Why are 15-minute cities so unpopular?

Why are 15-minute cities so unpopular?

The Climate Question vor 3 Jahren

Why is the climate-busting idea of 15-minute cities so controversial?

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The idea of cities where everything you need on a daily basis can
be reached within a quarter of an hour by foot or bike has grown
in popularity in recent years, as local authorities adopt more
sustainable approaches to urban planning. In theory, by having
work, shopping, education, healthcare, and leisure all within a
short distance could reduce dependency on cars, improving
personal health and lowering carbon emissions. But the idea of
adapting cities in this way hasn’t been universally-welcomed.
Presenter Graihagh Jackson is joined by: Jay Pitter, author and
urban planner Mark Watts, Executive Director at C40 Cities Gian
Carlo Vega, on-the-ground reporter in Bogotá, Colombia, who was
joined by Vanessa Velasco, Urban Development Specialist at the
World Bank Producer: Ben Cooper Researchers: Matt Toulson, Bethan
Ashmead-Latham and Pierre-Antoine Denis Series Producer: Alex
Lewis Editor: China Collins Sound engineer: Tom Brignell
Production Coordinators: Siobhan Reed, Debbie Richford and Sophie
Hill