You know who DOESN’T get to decide if the concept of 15-Minute Cities, which supports MORE CHOICE & LESS CAR DEPENDENCY, is good public policy? The same alt-right conspiracy theorists & cynical opportunists who brought us truck occupations in neighbourhoods, Jan. 5th, & Brexit.
Unhinged conspiracy theorists are attacking the idea of more walkable communities & less car dependency. I for one have no intention of letting them reframe effective public policy with the equivalent of “chips in vaccines.” You shouldn’t either. Via @VICE vice.com/en/article/m7g…
If you REALLY want to understand more about the “15-Minute City” concept — what it is, what it isn’t — then check out this older thread. It’s not a new idea. What’s new is that Paris branded it better than anyone else had, so now it’s become a strategic target among extremists.
If you REALLY want to understand more about the “15-Minute City” concept — what it is, what it isn’t — then check out this older thread. It’s not a new idea. What’s new is that Paris branded it better than anyone else had, so now it’s become a strategic target among extremists.
“Now we’re afraid of reasonable walking distances?!?” Well, some folks really want you to be. HT @CriticalMassAKL
Notable urbanists are weighing in & pushing back on the recent conspiracy theories from extremists about the concept of 15-Minute Cities (aka communities where you have the ability to access more of the things you need nearby without being car dependent). Here’s @charlesincities.
Notable urbanists are weighing in & pushing back on the recent conspiracy theories from extremists about the concept of 15-Minute Cities (aka communities where you have the ability to access more of the things you need nearby without being car dependent). Here’s @charlesincities.
In praise of the ‘15-minute city’ – the mundane planning theory terrifying conspiracists. “The frightening prospect of greener, people-friendly streets & convenient amenities has sent the online right into a tailspin.” Via @ollywainwright @guardiancities theguardian.com/commentisfree/…
LISTEN: ‘We're afraid of walkable distances now?' — conspiracies & the '15-minute city,’ my NEW interview on @abcnews National Australian Radio @RadioNational. I don’t JUST explain with the concept really IS and ISN’T, I also call out the lies & tactics. abc.net.au/radionational/…
“While the 15-minute city has nothing to do with creating ghettos where people will be locked in, fake news like this circulates broadly and quickly, making it crucial for policymakers to convey clear messages about what’s at stake.” Via @ConversationUK theconversation.com/15-minute-citi…
@BrentToderian @Richard_Florida @abcnews @RadioNational Much like w/ Agenda 21 in the 2000s - where sidewalks and transit were considered part of a UN effort to limit freedom. They are drawing from the same playbook.
@BrentToderian @GreenJ @abcnews @RadioNational How will they deal with the concept that the private automobile is an unaffordable luxury, just a 60 year blip in the history of civilization?