City Layers’ Post

In our latest blog post, we explore the transformative impact of Bogotá’s Ciclovía program, recognized as one of the most successful open streets initiatives in the world. This in-depth analysis delves into how this program not only promotes health and wellness among its citizens but also fosters community engagement and urban revitalization. As cities worldwide seek sustainable solutions to improve urban living, Bogotá offers invaluable insights into the power of open streets concepts. Discover what sets this initiative apart and learn how it might inspire similar efforts in your own community. Read the full article here: [One City’s Open Streets Program Towers Above the Rest](https://ift.tt/L6rIzvP).

Rewatch our compelling webinar 'Paved Paradise: How Parking Explains the World' for a deep dive into the critical need for parking reform in the US. Henry Grabar, moderated by Robert Puentes, explores the far-reaching effects of our parking-centric culture and presents innovative solutions for more sustainable cities. This discussion is a must-see for anyone interested in urban development, policy reform, and creating vibrant communities. https://lnkd.in/eDY6wqeE

Rewatch our compelling webinar 'Paved Paradise: How Parking Explains the World' for a deep dive into the critical need for parking reform in the US. Henry Grabar, moderated by Robert Puentes, explores the far-reaching effects of our parking-centric culture and presents innovative solutions for more sustainable cities. This discussion is a must-see for anyone interested in urban development, policy reform, and creating vibrant communities. https://lnkd.in/eDY6wqeE

Rewatch our compelling webinar 'Paved Paradise: How Parking Explains the World' for a deep dive into the critical need for parking reform in the US. Henry Grabar, moderated by Robert Puentes, explores the far-reaching effects of our parking-centric culture and presents innovative solutions for more sustainable cities. This discussion is a must-see for anyone interested in urban development, policy reform, and creating vibrant communities. https://bit.ly/43PEseZ

Rewatch our compelling webinar 'Paved Paradise: How Parking Explains the World' for a deep dive into the critical need for parking reform in the US. Henry Grabar, moderated by Robert Puentes, explores the far-reaching effects of our parking-centric culture and presents innovative solutions for more sustainable cities. This discussion is a must-see for anyone interested in urban development, policy reform, and creating vibrant communities. https://lnkd.in/eDY6wqeE

The 15-minute City: A City for Everyone? Join us tomorrow (24 September, 12:00-13:00 (CET)) for an interactive Driving Urban Transitions Partnership Urban Lunch Talk. We'll explore the potential of the #15minuteCity and how the concept could empower more accessible and inclusive neighborhoods. Our expert panel Achilleas Psyllidis (Delft University of Technology), Benjamin Büttner (Technische Universität München), Enza Lissandrello (Aalborg University), Laura Babío Somoza (POLIS Network) will discuss both the benefits, such as improving quality of life and accessibility, and the challenges, like ensuring social justice and inclusivity in urban planning. We’ll also touch on why the concept has become controversial in some places, and how cities can address these challenges. Our panelists will share insights on how cities can successfully implement this model, highlighting practical strategies to ensure that the 15-minute City works for everyone, everywhere. Register here: https://lnkd.in/dg22sN-F

📝 The note pictured reads ‘How long is the metro ride to the neighborhood? 5-10 minute ride?’ 🎤I wrote this note at the EYL40 European Young Leaders Paris session ‘Extremities’ earlier this year in March 2024, where I was invited to come speak on the 15-minute city. Ⓜ️🌳🌳🌳 I believe the note was directed to Florent PRATLONG who, after my talk and then his, led the group out into the city to be immersed in the actual reality of proximity planning with a metro ride and then walk around Parc Clichy-Batignolles - Martin Luther King- a fantastic and expansive park clearly loved by many locals. 🔍 Over time I’ve been documenting the various critiques of the #15minutecity concept. As a featured concept in my own dissertation work, as well as a concept I advocate for as critical for spatially equitable and just urban planning, it’s valuable for me to understand the triggers and complaints people have with the concept. 🗯️One of these complaints has to do with a focus on this ‘time’ approach. 💡But that’s precisely the point of the chrono-urbanist approach which values decentralization and prioritizing availability of diverse amenities at neighbourhood level. When I hear people critiquing the ‘time’ approach I hear comments about how ‘cold’ it is. ⏰ Are we also critiquing clocks? Who, living a fairly functional life in society, does not abide by some schedules (work schedules, school schedules, commuting schedules, leisure activity schedules…)? I am neither a ‘numbers’ person nor mathematically inclined but understand and experience the 15-minute city as an opportunity to experience daily life at a local level without ‘having to’ spend a long time in commutes for various services and needs. It’s not about ‘living by the clock’, though in fact most of us do so already. 15-minute city living is not about having to count those minutes every day- it only takes me one time walking my child to school to know that it takes ten minutes. It’s about having the liberty to live locally and have your regular services easily reached within a short walk or cycle ride. It’s about quality of life. https://lnkd.in/dMyqNdsc #chronourbanism #urbanism #urbanplanning #5minuteneighborhood

𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗞𝗘𝗧 𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗖𝗛𝗔: The constant transformation of the cityscape reflects the broader theme of the New Year—an acknowledgement of time's passage and the changes it brings, both welcomed and lamented. Read more https://ow.ly/wB3i50TmIpN

Today we will talk about how to combine the concept of "15-minute cities" with the Voice of Space approach. 🏙️ "The concept of "15-minute cities " involves the creation of areas where residents can find everything they need to live within 15 minutes on foot or by bike. This promotes sustainable lifestyles, reduces traffic and improves community well-being. To successfully implement this concept, it is important to combine urban development planning at the municipal level with active community participation. Municipal planners create the general structure of districts, but it is the residents who make the space alive and functional through their interaction with it. voice of space actively supports this process. We use spatial communication to create attractive urban environments that encourage sustainable behaviour. By designing physical and digital points of interaction, we help residents understand and appreciate the benefits of "15-minute cities". Together, these two concepts contribute to creating a sustainable and comfortable urban future.

The latest edition of our Urban Mobility Readiness Index provides an in-depth analysis of 70 cities globally. It analyzes how ready cities are, both today and for the future, to provide mobility that is integrated, innovative, accessible, sustainable, collaborative, and resilient. It also includes individualized and actionable recommendations for business and city leaders to advance urban mobility.   These recommendations align with six key trends that will define urban mobility in 2025 👉   Explore our new, expansive report > https://owy.mn/3OLBtNY   #OWForum #Mobility #UrbanMobility #PublicTransit #SustainableMobility University of California, Berkeley