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A simple guide to 15-minute cities

The 15-minute city concept has repeatedly made the news this year. Here, we explain what the urbanism concept is and why it has become so controversial. More about A simple guide to 15-minute cities

UK prime minister's 15-minute city ban "baffling" says concept creator

Urbanist Carlos Moreno has urged UK prime minister Rishi Sunak to rethink his stance on 15-minute cities following the announcement that he will stop councils implementing the concept. More about UK prime minister's 15-minute city ban "baffling" says concept creator

This week the 15-minute city inventor responded to "shocking" conspiracy theories

This week on Dezeen, we published an exclusive interview with 15-minute city creator Carlos Moreno in which he discusses the conspiracy theory that his urbanism strategy was designed to restrict people's freedom. More about This week the 15-minute city inventor responded to "shocking" conspiracy theories

15-minute city an "easy way to explain an old concept" says Edmonton planner

A planner from Edmonton, Canada, has defended its 15-minute city plan after criticism from locals, saying that the plan uses age-old concepts and "will enable the City of Edmonton to support growth more efficiently". More about 15-minute city an "easy way to explain an old concept" says Edmonton planner

15-Minute City concept by Carlos Moreno wins Obel Award 2021

A concept for a city in which citizens can access their daily necessities by foot or by bike within 15 minutes has won the Obel Award for 2021. More about 15-Minute City concept by Carlos Moreno wins Obel Award 2021