The ‘15-Minute City’ concept can shape a net-zero urban future

Zaheer Allam (), Simon Elias Bibri, Didier Chabaud and Carlos Moreno
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Zaheer Allam: Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne
Simon Elias Bibri: Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Didier Chabaud: Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne
Carlos Moreno: Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne

Palgrave Communications, 2022, vol. 9, issue 1, 1-5

Abstract: Numerous urban models are emerging in response to climate urgencies, as pointed out in COP26, resulting in a call for urgent and deep decarbonization policies. One emerging model, responsive to the need for more sustainable urban outcomes, is that of the ‘15-Minute City’. The quest for more sustainable and smarter cities is urgent, as cities contribute more than 60% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and thus demands a redefinition of some contemporary urban policies, especially around mobility. The ‘15-Minute City’ is an emerging concept, currently in application in major European Cities, such as Paris and Barcelona, and quickly gaining popularity as a potent solution for encouraging urban sustainability transitions. As the model approaches urban planning via humane socio-economic dimensions, it can be further developed to benefit urban communities, globally in an equitable fashion. In doing so, the model can be crafted to respond to the challenges of the other geographies, including those of the Global South, specifically relating to urban infrastructural financing. This approach recognizes the need for models that can contribute to deep decarbonization agendas, while being contextually responsive with sound financial mechanisms—including both Public and Private parties. In this paper, we argue that the ’15-Minute City’ concept can be poised as a potent solution to re-structure cities for increased sustainability, inclusivity, and economic equity, through locally implemented fiscal mechanisms.

Date: 2022
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