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This community showcases the latest research on 15 minute cities and practitioners' experiences in implementing the concept. It is an initiative of the ACUTE (Accessibility and Connectivity for Urban Transformation in Europe) project, whose aim is to create a knowledge hub for exchange in the field of urban accessibility and connectivity. Our purpose is to overcome the fragmentation of knowledge, experience, skills and outcomes. ACUTE addresses the challenges of sustainable urban passenger mobility, freight transport, connectivity and accessibility as an integral and essential part of sustainable urban development. ACUTE aims to create a space for stakeholders to exchange and co-create. The community provides an inclusive environment for urban actors from different backgrounds (researchers, practitioners, public administrators, entrepreneurs, social innovators, etc.) to discuss current issues and priorities and to identify the most pressing urban challenges of today and tomorrow. The ACUTE project is a multi-stakeholder project involving partners from five European countries, coordinated by BOKU - University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences, Institute of Production and Logistics (AT). The partners are Université Gustave Eiffel (FR), Cerema (FR), Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, University of Latvia, RISE - Research Institutes of Sweden, University of Westminster (UK), Malmö University (SWE), K2 (SWE), Power Circle (SWE), University of Innsbruck (AT) and Graz Energy Agency (AT).
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This community showcases the latest research on 15 minute cities and practitioners' experiences in implementing the concept. It is an initiative of the ACUTE (Accessibility and Connectivity for Urban Transformation in Europe) project, whose aim is to create a knowledge hub for exchange in the field of urban accessibility and connectivity. Our purpose is to overcome the fragmentation of knowledge, experience, skills and outcomes. ACUTE addresses the challenges of sustainable urban passenger mobility, freight transport, connectivity and accessibility as an integral and essential part of sustainable urban development. ACUTE aims to create a space for stakeholders to exchange and co-create. The community provides an inclusive environment for urban actors from different backgrounds (researchers, practitioners, public administrators, entrepreneurs, social innovators, etc.) to discuss current issues and priorities and to identify the most pressing urban challenges of today and tomorrow. The ACUTE project is a multi-stakeholder project involving partners from five European countries, coordinated by BOKU - University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences, Institute of Production and Logistics (AT). The partners are Université Gustave Eiffel (FR), Cerema (FR), Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, University of Latvia, RISE - Research Institutes of Sweden, University of Westminster (UK), Malmö University (SWE), K2 (SWE), Power Circle (SWE), University of Innsbruck (AT) and Graz Energy Agency (AT).
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There are a few excellent video talks from experts in transport in various disciplines, well worth watching https://rebalancemobility.eu/in-depth/
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The case for integrating urban experiences in the 15min city concept.
Some argue the 15-minute city is ‘old wine in a new bottle’. Yet it is a powerful concept because it refocuses urban design around proximity principles: the goal is to ensure access to all basic needs within a 15-minute walk or bicycle ride, therefore giving explicit priority to active mobility. From a sustainable mobility planning perspective, the 15-minute city aligns with the ‘Avoid’ strategy – reducing the need for long-distance, high-carbon travel - together with the ‘Shift’ strategy – encouraging the use of more sustainable transport modes - as defined by the UNDP and by David Banister’s seminal ‘sustainable mobility paradigm’ contribution [1]. These strategies are now also central to SDG 11 on sustainable cities and communities. In other words, the best way to achieve zero-carbon mobility is by minimising the need for motorised travel altogether.
But why 15 minutes? Research on travel behaviour and travel time budgets shows that people typically spend around 70 minutes per day travelling [2]. A 15-minute access time allows for multiple daily trips - for work, shopping, healthcare, entertainment, or visits to social and natural spaces -although 15 minutes does not need to be a fixed rule. The benefit: it offers a simple, relatable guideline for reducing distances to an acceptable, ‘reasonable’ travel time [3], [4]. It is also a powerful and direct way of communicating this concept among stakeholders, citizens, policymakers, and politicians, as it simplifies and condenses a complex idea. The downside: it stems from the traditional view in transport planning that time is everything and that all travel time is inherently wasted.
So what about people? In an interview earlier this year, Carlos Moreno shifted his focus to “sustainable cities of happy proximities” – or happy polycentric proximity*. The idea draws from Danish architect Jan Gehl’s seminal book Cities for People, which explores what makes cities and streets visually and socially appealing. In our review paper on worthwhile travel time (WTT), we unpack what makes travel time valuable from the perspective of individuals and travellers: enjoyment, productivity, and health [5]. Importantly, the WTT concept extends beyond just movement. It also applies to 'urban time,' even when stationary—such as sitting on a bench—where the experience of time contributes to quality of life. We believe this concept is well suited to the 15-minute city 2.0, where the experiences of citizens and travellers takes centre stage.
This focus on experiences opens two key research paths. First, how can we measure the quality of experienced time, both during multimodal door-to-door trips and in stationary moments, within complex urban environments? This is particularly important when considering the perspectives of diverse individuals, including vulnerable road users such as pedestrians, cyclists, the elderly, and children. Are there unobtrusive methods that move beyond traditional stated-preference surveys, or, as demonstrated in our research, app-based questionnaires triggered by real-time trips? [6]. Second, if such data can be collected, how can we effectively integrate it into mobility, urban planning and decision-making to improve quality of life in the city?
If you are working on similar topics, do reach out!
[1] D. Banister, “The sustainable mobility paradigm,” Transp. Policy, vol. 15, no. 2, pp. 73–80, Mar. 2008, doi: 10.1016/j.tranpol.2007.10.005.
[2] A. Ahmed and P. Stopher, “Seventy Minutes Plus or Minus 10 — A Review of Travel Time Budget Studies,” Transp. Rev., no. September 2014, pp. 1–19, Aug. 2014, doi: 10.1080/01441647.2014.946460.
[3] D. Banister, Y. Cornet, M. Givoni, and G. Lyons, “Reasonable Travel Time – The Traveller’s Perspective,” in A Companion to Transport, Space and Equity - NECTAR Series on Transportation and Communications Networks Research, R. Hickman, B. M. Lira, M. Givoni, and K. Geurs, Eds., Edward Elgar publishing, 2019, pp. 1–15. [Online]. Available: https://www.e-elgar.com/shop/the-elgar-companion-to-transport-space-and-equity
[4] D. Milakis, R. Cervero, B. van Wee, and K. Maat, “Do people consider an acceptable travel time? Evidence from Berkeley, CA,” J. Transp. Geogr., vol. 44, pp. 76–86, 2015, doi: 10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2015.03.008.
[5] Y. Cornet, G. Lugano, C. Georgouli, and D. Milakis, “Worthwhile travel time: a conceptual framework of the perceived value of enjoyment, productivity and fitness while travelling,” Transp. Rev., vol. 42, no. 5, pp. 580–603, 2022, doi: 10.1080/01441647.2021.1983067.
[6] Y. Cornet, M. J. Barradale, J. J. Bernardino, and G. Lugano, “Worthwhile Travel Time: Design Challenges of Capturing the User Experience by Smartphone,” 2019 Smart Cities Symp. Prague, SCSP 2019 - Proc., pp. 1–9, 2019, doi: 10.1109/SCSP.2019.8805706.
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Proximity and accessibility serve as key planning principles for urban resilience, gaining growing recognition in modern urban areas. They are employed to advance the decarbonization of transportation, foster the well-being of cities and vibrant neighbourhoods, and enhance overall urban resilience. The 'Flower of Proximity' helps to map people's preferred city services/location in relation to the... more
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Proximity-centred Accessibility | 351 followers on LinkedIn. Welcome to the Research Group on Proximity-centred Accessibility | This page is dedicated to sharing the first results of our search on proximity-centred accessibility (carried out in Portugal and Germany). We invite you to keeup up and interact with us!
Thanks for mentioning our study, Susanne! Also on the 05 November 17:00-18:30 DUT will organize a workshop on this at the World Urban Forum in Cairo. Please also feel free to follow our latest research on Proximity-centred Accessibility (https://www.linkedin.com/company/proximity-centred-accessibility/) and Accessibility Planning (https://www.linkedin.com/company/tum-accessibility-planning/) on L... more
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- Thursday April 10 2025 Friday April 11 2025
On behalf of the Organizing and Scientific Program Committee, we are pleased to invite you to participate in the 5th International Conference on Urban Planning - ICUP2025. ICUP 2025 will take place on 10-11 April 2025 at Science and Technology Park in Niš (NTP), Serbia.
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This publication presents a detailed overview of the 15-minute City concept and related policy fields. It contains a collection of case studies and examples from 100 cities and the reader gain insights into international practical definitions, strategies, and experiences of implementation. If you are are interested in this topic it definately worth to have a look here.
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Welcome to a new episode of the Urban Lunch Talks series on 'the Critical Issues of the 15-minute City'. In this webinar, we will discuss the importance of involving communities in planning and decision-making processes and how inclusive practices can drive a more just urban mobility transition.
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