Study Reveals Global Disparities in Achieving 15-Minute City Model

New research highlights significant inequalities in urban accessibility, with European cities leading and many U.S. cities lagging behind.

Researchers evaluated approximately 10,000 cities worldwide to assess their proximity to the 15-minute city ideal.
Paris and Milan are among the cities closest to achieving the model, while car-dependent U.S. cities like Atlanta and Los Angeles fall short.
The study found stark disparities in service access within cities, often influenced by socio-economic factors and urban design.
A 'relocation algorithm' was developed to explore how redistributing services could improve accessibility and reduce urban inequalities.
The concept of the 15-minute city gained traction during the COVID-19 pandemic but has also faced criticism and conspiracy theories.