The idea of 20-minute neighborhoods is not unique to Vancouver. On Monday, the city council approved zoning changes that councilors say align with the idea of 20-minute neighborhoods. In short, the idea is transforming city planning across the globe. Whether described as 15-minute neighborhoods or 20-minute neighborhoods, the concept is the same: to create areas where residents can easily access grocery stores and coffee shops and outdoor recreation and restaurants and a variety of retail outlets. For proponents of the 15-Minute City planning concept, the answer to all of those questions should be ‘less than 15 minutes.’”That concept might seem foreign to Americans.

Source: Forbes January 13, 2023 14:09 UTC