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The 15-minute cities 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. Our purpose is to overcome the fragmentation of knowledge, experience, skills and outcomes. We aim 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.  

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The book "15-Minute Cities: Sustainable Mobility and Urban Livability", co-edited by Louafi Bouzouina, Peter Nijkamp and Dr. Karima Kourtit (MBA), has been published by Springer and is available on: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-032-20840-8

It contains 18 chapters, on concepts, on policies, on equity, on land-use and on accessibility.

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 Tuesday, June 30, 2026

The DUT 15-minute City Knowledge Hub just issued their first publication entitled "Peri-urbanity and the 15 minute City" structured as a list of recommendations for local policymakers. The main messages are listed below, based on outcomes of projects EMC2 , InPUT, PROWD , SuCoLo, SSWC.

A significant portion of Europeans lives in a peri-urban area, yet these territories remain a blind spot in mos... more

 Wednesday, June 24, 2026
  • Wednesday October 21 2026 Thursday October 22 2026

Walkable, connected, and accessible neighborhoods are becoming a key goal for cities worldwide. But making the 15-minute city concept work in low-density suburban areas, where services are spread out, and public transport is limited, remains a challenge. Over the past three years, the DREAMS project  has explored this question across six European cities (Budapest, Brussels, Munich region, Paris, Utrecht, and Vienna).
As the project comes to a close, DREAMS  is bringing its findings to Munich and inviting researchers, city representatives, practitioners, and local stakeholders to join the conversation.
On 21 October, we will host a symposium to present lessons learned and practical experiences, and to discuss how to create more inclusive and accessible neighborhoods. On 22 October, our training day will offer hands-on experience with the tools, methods, and business models developed through the project.
Participants will gain practical knowledge, exchange ideas with experts and peers, and explore approaches tested across six urban contexts.
We hope you will join us!

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ELIGIBILITY: Applications are welcome from individuals engaged in research or practice related to mobility, accessibility, outskirts development, or urban planning. Participation is free of charge.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Applications should be submitted via email to ana.caixeta@tum.de by 31 August 2026. Please include your full name, affiliated organization, field of research or practice, and a short motivational paragraph explaining your interest in the event.
NOTE: Participation is free. Please be aware that travel and accommodation expenses will not be covered.
Participants who attend the Symposium and Training Day will receive certificates of participation.
Further information about the DREAMS project is available at
dreams.mobyome.at.

 Wednesday, June 17, 2026

SmartUrbanity, a research and innovation project pioneering digital tools for 15-minute cities across Europe.

SmartUrbanity is a groundbreaking research and innovation project. This project has been funded by MIMIT, NKFIH, BMFTR, TUBİTAK, Innosuisse, and ANR, under the Driving Urban Transitions Partnership, which has been co-funded by the European Commission (Driving Urban Transitions). Launched ... more

 Thursday, June 4, 2026

DUT Call 2026

A funding opportunity for transformative urban research and innovation

The DUT Call 2026 will open on 1 September 2026. Preliminary information on the call topics will be shared in June, followed by the draft call text in July.

The aim of this call for proposals is to support transnational research and/or innovation projects that help cities tackle urban challenges and transition towards a climate neutral and resilient future for all.

Projects should contribute to one or more of our three thematic areas, the Transition Pathways: 15-minute City, Circular Urban Economies and Positive Energy Districts.

It is the fifth call of the DUT Partnership co-funded by the European Commission (EC) under the Horizon Europe framework programme.

On a global level, DUT Call 2026 is part of the Mission Innovation (MI) call series, i.e., MICall26. As such, call topics are prepared in collaboration with the Urban Transitions Mission (UTM) under MI, and all topics of the call are open for applications that directly and/or indirectly contribute to the work of UTM.

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  Alain L'Hostis has added a new comment · on 6/4/26 at 12:39 PM

Last-mile delivery remains one of logistics’ biggest challenges, especially in remote and sparsely populated areas. A Finnish drone company is showing how autonomous aviation could redefine how essential goods reach people.

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Oneof the results of DUT project Multigination

MULTIGINATION

Multiplicative Imagination of Citizens and Stakeholders towards the 15-minutes City

The main challenge addressed by Multigination is to accelerate urban transitions by promoting participation and collaborative engagement of all stakeholders (citizens, researchers, associations, private companies, public organizations and municipal administration). 

To achieve this, the Multigination... more

 Wednesday, May 27, 2026

15 Minute City Score Europe Map

The 15 Minute City Score (15minCS) is an urban metric that quantifies walkability by measuring accessibility to essential services within a 15-minute walking distance. This interactive map visualizes accessibility scores across European Functional Urban Areas (FUAs) using consistent spatial analysis methods.

The analysis is built upon the 15minCS Toolkit and employ... more

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What does it actually mean to build cities around everyday life?

​Join a free webinar exploring the realities, opportunities, and challenges behind the 15-Minute City concept and what it takes to move from theory into practice across different urban contexts worldwide.

​The idea of the 15-Minute City has sparked global conversations in urban planning, mobility, and public policy. But beyond the headlines and debates, how can proximity-centered planning genuinely improve daily life in cities? And what happens when we try to apply these ideas across different urban, suburban, and even rural contexts around the world?

​In this free webinar co-organised by All Things Urban and UMX (Urban Mobility Explained) by EIT Urban Mobility, we’ll explore the evolution of the 15-Minute City concept, its practical implementation, and the latest research around accessibility, proximity, and urban mobility.

​The session will combine foundational insights with fresh international research, real-world examples, and reflections on how cities can become more accessible, inclusive, and connected through better planning and mobility systems.

Register in this link.

Cartography of 15mC experiences