City & Local

15 Minute City

3 articles

A diverse group of people enjoying a sunny day in a walkable, green 15-minute city neighborhood with shops and cafes.
Neighborhoods

What is the 15-minute city concept and why is it controversial?

In the average U.S. city, only 12 percent of residents' daily trips from home are made within a 15-minute walk, starkly contrasting with the ambitious vision of the 15-minute city. This low rate revea

Derek Molina·September 8, 2026
A bustling, pedestrian-friendly neighborhood street with local shops, cafes, and green spaces, illustrating the 15-minute city concept.
Neighborhoods

What Are 15-Minute Cities and Why Do They Matter for Accessible Neighborhoods?

By 2050, annual solid waste production is projected to surge by 70% compared to 2016 levels, creating immense pressure on urban infrastructure and public health.

Derek Molina·August 31, 2026
A diverse group of people walking and cycling through a green, accessible urban neighborhood with local shops and services nearby.
Neighborhoods

What Is the 15-Minute City Concept in Urban Planning?

Despite its promise of hyper-local convenience, empirical evidence consistently reveals significant intra-urban inequalities in how the 15-minute city concept actually performs across different neighb

Aaron Blake·August 14, 2026