1158 | 798 | Segregation and equity in 15-minute cities

15-minute cities, and other similar concepts, have gained traction among urban planning and transport researchers and practitioners, as they may provide a pathway to environmentally sustainable cities. However, the impacts of these ideas on aspects of social sustainability and equity, such as segregation, are not yet understood. Ethnic and socioeconomic segregation exists in many cities worldwide and is instrumental in the uneven distribution of education and employment opportunities. If 15-minute cities are to achieve social as well as environmental sustainability, then it is vital that they address segregation in new and existing urban neighbourhoods. This presentation seeks to identify the challenges and risks 15-minute cities face in relation to segregation. Specifically, this presentation focuses on how land use policy affects the distribution of employment opportunities and accessibility of services, the implications of shrinking travel distances on segregation, the danger that an uneven implementation of 15-minute city policies might increase segregation, and the role of choice in both travel behaviour and segregation. Finally, potential solutions and future research areas concerning 15-minute cities concepts and segregation are suggested.

David Knapp
University of Tartu

ID Abstract: 798