15 Minute Cities

[nwgs]

More people voted “don’t care” than think it’s a good idea.

 

[denso13]

I can see why you'd say that.

Like I said...

 

[noseall]

More people voted “don’t care” than think it’s a good idea.

Perhaps the demograph on this forum is pointing towards a majority of posters, living elsewhere - i.e. away from cities.

I could not give a chuff. It's not like old Adolph is setting up the Ghettos again. All uninterestingly banal. The usual conspiracy nutters will still chant their freedom nonsense. They still haven't got the whole Smart Meter concept, so 15 minute cities will cause their tin foil hats to blow off their 'eds.

 

[motorbiking]

Services closer to people so they don't need to make long journeys. With a resultant reduction in road pollution.

What don't you like about the idea?

Does that take into account the duplication of services needed, loss of economy of scale and additional logistics needed?

 

[Dork Lard]

Does that take into account the duplication of services needed, loss of economy of scale and additional logistics needed?

You cannot engage an idiot in an argument.

It will always beat you with experience.

 

[noseall]

Does that take into account the duplication of services needed, loss of economy of scale and additional logistics needed?

Probably.

 

[carmanmemoranda]

When all else fails to convince (regardless of the fact censorship of the internet skews the actual "facts") pull the gut feeling card. Lol

That is all you ever have.

Never provided any factual sources or credible info.

 

[denso13]

Does that take into account the duplication of services needed, loss of economy of scale and additional logistics needed?

Yes. There are cities using with those principles at the moment. It is working.

But, like others, you seem to be expecting a sea change in city layouts. That isn't what is proposed.

 

[denso13]

It will always beat you with experience.

Ad hom noted, sure sign your losing.

 

[nwgs]

Now there’s a surprise.

 

[Odds]

At its core, says Carlos Moreno, the model is designed to give people greater freedom by getting rid of [long] commutes and saving people time by allowing them to access basic services nearby.

When high streets in towns and cities across the UK were pedestrianised, and traffic control measures were began it made a shopping trip much more civilised, with less pollution and noise to put up with. Moreno's proposal seems to be an extension of this design by ensuring civil amenities are closer to people and improved public transport to ensure fewer vehicles are drawn into the city/town centre to cause parking congestion.
What's not to like?

 

[mitch66]

At its core, says Carlos Moreno, the model is designed to give people greater freedom by getting rid of [long] commutes and saving people time
What's not to like?

Lugging all your bags round the shops then onto a bus. PITA

 

[noseall]

Lugging all your bags round the shops then onto a bus. PITA

You are describing shopping in general. I don't know whether you'd noticed, but driving the family estate into cities, is a thing of the past.
We've been using public transport for a while now, in and out of Brum.

 

[denso13]

Lugging all your bags round the shops then onto a bus. PITA

Use your car then.

 

[nwgs]

You are describing shopping in general. I don't know whether you'd noticed, but driving the family estate into cities, is a thing of the past.
We've been using public transport for a while now, in and out of Brum.

You can still park in Manchester City centre easily enough. Obviously a little walk to the shops.

But having to use a bus to reach a city centre. That’s not convenient at all.