The 15-Minute City: A Utopian Dream or a Dystopian Nightmare?

By RENE MULBERY

The 15-minute city plan has the potential to transform urban areas by prioritizing accessibility, sustainability, and livability. It involves creating compact neighborhoods where residents can access all their daily needs within a 15-minute walk or bike ride. This plan has the potential to make cities more sustainable, healthier, and more socially equitable by reducing our reliance on cars, promoting active transportation modes, and providing equal access to essential services and amenities. However, while the plan has numerous potential benefits, it also has some limitations and challenges that need to be addressed. One of the main cons is the potential for unequal distribution of funding and support to communities, which could lead to further social and economic disparities. Additionally, the implementation of the plan may require significant investment and resources, which could be a challenge for cities with limited budgets. There may also be resistance from stakeholders who are invested in maintaining the status quo or have competing priorities. Despite these challenges, the potential benefits of the 15-minute city plan are significant and could justify the effort required to overcome these obstacles.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0BXNJLZQ4
• ISBN13: 9798386741495
• Release Date: March 2023
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 90 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Horribly written.

This book is written horribly, as if by A.I. with little to no content or understanding of the subject matter. If you read the chapter titles, you have read the entirety of i formation presented in this book. Waste of money.