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Conspirituality
179: The Conspiracy of…Cities? (w/Doug Gordon)
Nov 9, 2023
Doug Gordon, transportation planner and journalist, joins the podcast to debunk a conspiracy theory about walkable cities. They discuss the legacy of Jane Jacobs in urban planning, the contrasting approaches of Jane Jacobs and Robert Moses, the 'war on cars' narrative, the impact of city spaces on people, and conspiracy theories surrounding the Oxford plan to limit car usage.
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- The 15-minute city concept aims to create sustainable and livable neighborhoods with essential amenities accessible within a short walk, but it has been wrongly labeled as a deep state plot by conspiracy theorists.
- Critics of the 15-minute city concept have misunderstood its goal of improving quality of life and reducing car reliance, mistakenly portraying it as an attack on personal freedom and an imposition by intellectuals.
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The Origin of the 15-Minute City Concept
The 15-minute city concept is not new and has roots dating back to the 1920s when urban planner Clarence Perry introduced the idea of a neighborhood unit with essential amenities accessible within a 15-minute walk. In recent years, the concept has gained traction as cities worldwide strive for sustainability and livability. The idea is to create neighborhoods where residents can easily access everyday necessities like schools, grocery stores, parks, and public transportation within a short radius of their homes.
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