This ArchDaily interview explores the 15-minute city as a practical framework for creating more sustainable, resilient and inclusive urban environments. It highlights the importance of proximity in reducing carbon emissions, strengthening local economies, reclaiming time from commuting and fostering social inclusion, while emphasizing that solutions must be adapted to each city’s local context.…
Carlos Moreno joins ENLU 2026 in Guimarães to discuss sustainable, resilient cities, public space and quality of life. The post Guimarães Agora – ENLU: Carlos Moreno criador do conceito de ‘Cidade dos 15 Minutos’ confirmado como orador – August 2026 appeared first on Carlos Moreno .
Vienna shows how proximity, walkability and access to daily essentials can support healthier, more sustainable and vibrant urban life. The post ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA – Krótkie odległości, wysoka jakość życia – w „mieście 15 Minut“ – August 2026. appeared first on Carlos Moreno .
The article examines a study of 69 Mexican metropolitan areas showing a consistent pattern of population loss in urban centers alongside rapid peripheral expansion. Between 1990 and 2020, city centers lost around 2.5 million residents, increasing daily travel distances and contributing to transport pressure, emissions, unequal access to services, and declining urban efficiency. The research [...]…
The article explores how the 15-Minute City could inform Neuquén’s future urban development. It highlights proximity to essential services, reduced car dependency, stronger local economies, accessible housing and greener neighborhoods, while addressing the ecological, economic and social challenges involved in adapting the model to local realities. Read here The post Río Negro – «La Ciudad de los…
The article explores Bariloche’s eastward urban expansion through Bariloche del Este, a 132-hectare development inspired by the 15-minute city model. It highlights an integrated approach combining housing, commerce, education, healthcare, public spaces and institutional infrastructure to create a new urban centrality. Read here The post La Nación – Bariloche del Este. La “ciudad de 15 minutos” ya…
Published in Czech by Grada, 15minutové město: Jak šetřit čas i planetu presents Carlos Moreno's vision of a city designed around people and their everyday needs. The book explores how bringing essential services, work, education, healthcare, culture, and leisure closer to home can create more livable, sustainable, and resilient communities. Combining research, practical examples, and [...] The…
The article explores how the 15-minute city is becoming a reality across many European cities, highlighting its benefits for accessibility, social cohesion, gender equality, children's well-being, and climate resilience. Drawing on recent studies from Germany and Europe, it shows how mixed-use neighborhoods and proximity to daily services can improve quality of life while reducing car [...] The…
The article explores how the 15-minute city can help address Melbourne’s housing crisis by combining greater urban density with better access to essential services, public transport and local amenities. It also examines the global relevance of the concept and addresses misconceptions surrounding its implementation. Read here The post The Age – ‘We need to densify’: Why the 15-minute city could be…
This article presents the 15-minute city and the 30-minute territory as urban models designed to address climate change and improve quality of life through proximity. It explains how mixed-use neighborhoods, gentle density, sustainable mobility, and polycentric planning can reduce car dependency while strengthening social cohesion, environmental sustainability, and urban resilience. Read here…
