15-Minute Cities Improve Public Health, Said 80.67%

15-minute cities are an urban planning concept where everyone lives within a 15-minute walk or bike ride from basic services and amenities, fostering a sense of connectivity and community within society. The ultimate objective of the idea was to reduce traffic and emissions that are augmenting global warming.

The UK’s Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, unveiled the government’s plan and introduced the 15-minute city concept in the country. Real Research surveyed the topic, shedding light on the perspectives and preferences of society, and here are the results.

Highlights:

• 80.67% believe “15-minute cities” improve public health and well-being.
• “15-minute cities” are a means to control movement and limit driving in neighborhoods, according to 76.43%.
• 49.54% strongly believe that implementing “15-minute cities” will help combat global warming concerns.

The Latest Urban Planning Trend

Britain’s Conservative Party has proposed implementing “15-minute cities,” an urban planning concept designed for easy access to all essential services within a 15-minute walk or cycle from home.

The majority (80.38%) were familiar with the proposal, with 47.59% well aware, 32.79% vaguely aware, and only 19.62% not familiar with it.

Advocates argue that such planning improves public health and well-being and can help the environment by reducing dependency on vehicles. A view somewhat shared by 49.93%, and 30.74% completely agree. On the other hand, 14.36% somewhat disagree, and 4.97% completely disagree.

Here Come The Protestors

“15-minute city” proposals faced local protests, with some labeling it a conspiracy theory, suggesting it’s a means to control movement and limit driving in neighborhoods. 42.11% partially agree with the protestors, 34.32% strongly agree, 17.17% somewhat disagree, and 6.4% strongly disagree.

When asked whether the concern raised by the protestors justifies rejecting “15-minute cities,” 33.72% claimed that it was somewhat unjustified, 33.54% stated the opposite, 19.65% saw it as highly justified, and 13.09% deemed it highly unjustified.

Are “15-Minute Cities” Good for the Environment?

“15-minute cities” ensure easy access to essential services within a short walk or bike ride, aiming to cut traffic and emissions contributing to global warming. 49.54% strongly believe that implementing “15-minute cities” will help combat global warming concerns; 37.9% claimed it was probable; 8.25% said probably not; and 4.31% said absolutely not.

The concept of “15-minute cities” should be implemented in the UK, according to 68.55% of survey respondents. 31.45% opposed and didn’t share the same views. Overall, the concept of “15-minute cities” gathered the support of 58.96%, while 41.04% opposed it.