1158 | The 15-Minute City: Can planning for urban proximity initiatives contribute to a more just, sustainable, and health-conscious transport system? | Serena Mombelli (1); Oriol Marquet; Laia Mojica
The concept of the 15-minute city has gained substantial traction in recent years, advocating for the design of urban environments where residents can access essential services and amenities within a 15-minute walk or bike ride. As this model of urban planning gains momentum, it is crucial to evaluate its potential to create a more just and egalitarian transport system.
In this conference session, we will explore the role of the 15-minute city model in addressing transportation inequalities, reducing transport poverty, and fostering universally accessible urban environments. Moreover, we will examine its impact on enhancing sustainability and promoting healthier lifestyle choices among urban residents. We invite case studies from cities worldwide that have implemented urban proximity initiatives and assess their impact on social equity, sustainability, and public health. The session is also open to methodological inputs on how to better measure both 15-minute cities and their social outcomes as well as to discussions on the true potential of these policies as transformation tools towards cleaner and more healthy cities.
Key discussion points will include:
•The potential of the 15-minute city model in mitigating transportation disadvantages and enhancing access to essential services for all urban residents.
•The role of equity and transportation justice in the planning and implementation of urban proximity initiatives.
•Challenges and opportunities in scaling the 15-minute city concept across diverse urban settings.
•The integration of supplementary policies to support sustainable modal shifts and foster the necessary changes in daily travel habits.
•Strategies for engaging stakeholders, including policymakers, planners, and communities, in the pursuit of a more just and egalitarian transport system.
Serena Mombelli (1); Oriol Marquet; Laia Mojica
(1) Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
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