JdeB [216.91 ppm]<p>174 <a href="https://climatejustice.social/tags/ClimateSolutions" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ClimateSolutions</span></a> <a href="https://climatejustice.social/tags/Cities" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Cities</span></a> <a href="https://climatejustice.social/tags/15MinuteCities" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>15MinuteCities</span></a></p><p>Just a short quicky,<br>to explain what I'm talking about.</p><p>"What Are 15-Minute Cities and Why Do Conservatives Hate Them?" [1:43 min]<br>by Now This Impact</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRfbrkMQAqk" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">youtube.com/watch?v=iRfbrkMQAq</span><span class="invisible">k</span></a> </p><p>Quote by NTI:<br>"13 jan 2024 <br>Imagine a city where everything you need is just a short distance away. What many would consider ideal, right-wingers are calling ’tyrannical’ — here’s why."</p><p>"What are 15 minute cities? The 15-minute city envisions a community where essential amenities are within a short walk or bike ride. This envision has been embraced by 16 cities worldwide with the city of <a href="https://climatejustice.social/tags/Paris" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Paris</span></a> becoming a pioneer in this movement. The city has went on to implement over 600 miles of protected bike lanes and green spaces to foster sustainability and combat traffic congestion.<br>Inspired by the 15-minute city plan in Paris, <a href="https://climatejustice.social/tags/Cleveland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Cleveland</span></a>'s mayor is pacing towards a plan to reshape the city, emphasizing healthier and more connected living spaces. Despite the positive impacts observed globally, not everyone supports this vision. Influential figures like Joe Rogan and Jordan Peterson, particularly in conservative circles, criticize the idea as tyrannical.<br>Contrary to the opposition's views, the 15-minute city model is about empowerment rather than constraint. It seeks to create communities where accessibility flourishes, local economies thrive, and people enjoy easy access to necessities without lengthy commutes or large carbon footprints.<br>The concept isn't entirely new, as cities like Paris, <a href="https://climatejustice.social/tags/Venice" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Venice</span></a>, and <a href="https://climatejustice.social/tags/New" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>New</span></a> York were originally designed for compact accessibility. Today's 15-minute city expands horizons, fostering sustainable, tight-knit neighborhoods where life, work, and leisure coexist within a limited radius."</p>