10 Books on Urban Design, Sustainability, and the 15-Minute City for Summer Reading
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Metropolis
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This article presents a curated list of 10 books worth reading about the future of cities, focusing on themes of mobility, sustainability, proximity, and equity. It highlights Carlos Moreno's "The 15-Minute City" concept — the idea that everyday destinations should be within a short walk or bike ride from home — and Hyesun Jeong's work on creating sustainable cities through pedestrian urbanism. The piece explores how cities can address climate change and social inequality through urban design.
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· 3 pulledHuman city pioneer and international scientific advisor Carlos Moreno delivers an exciting and insightful discussion of the deceptively simple and revolutionary idea that everyday destinations like schools, stores, and offices should only be a short walk or bike ride away from home.
As cities grapple with climate change and social inequality, a growing movement...
The 15-Minute City: A Solution to Saving Our Time and Our Planet
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