Living in a 15 minute city means being able to access all the things you might need day to day within a 15 minute walk of your home, including:
π schools
πͺ shops
π₯ healthcare
π·ββοΈ work
πΏ green space
Do you already live in one?
π schools
πͺ shops
π₯ healthcare
π·ββοΈ work
πΏ green space
Do you already live in one?
When you live in a 15 minute city, the best thing you can do is make it easier to walk and cycle β because only a limited number of people need to drive such small distances.
That means having clear pavements, segregated cycle lanes, street trees and clear signage.
That means having clear pavements, segregated cycle lanes, street trees and clear signage.
Think eliminating such short car journeys wouldnβt make a difference to the congestion on Londonβs roads? Think again! A third of all car journeys in the capital are less than 2km content.tfl.gov.uk/technical-noteβ¦
If you currently own a car you canβt get rid of β one easy way to make a difference is to sit down with a map and identify all the car journeys you can replace with a <15 minute walk and then doing so. Their might be more than you expect.
Making such a change can be tricky β it might mean trying new shops, cafes and routes. But itβll also have its benefits! Odds are, youβll end up supporting a lot more small business and getting to know your neighbours too.
Beyond that β youβll likely end up healthier, happier and saving money β plus youβll be leaving road space for those who most need it, like emergency services and people with certain disabilities.
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