15-minute city

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The 15-minute city (FMC or 15mC) is an urban planning concept in which most daily necessities and services – such as work, shopping, education, healthcare and leisure – can be easily reached by a 15-minute walk, bike ride, or public transit ride from any point in the city. This approach aims to reduce car dependency, promote healthy and sustainable living, and improve wellbeing and quality of life for city dwellers. Implementing the concept typically involves mixed-use development, pedestrian friendly design, and improved access to public transit, alongside policies that reduce car dependency. This change in lifestyle may include remote working which reduces daily commuting and is supported by the recent widespread availability of information and communications technology. The concept has been described as a "return to a local way of life". As people spend more time working from home or near their homes, there is less demand for large central office spaces and more need for flexible,...

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