On the Conservative Reaction to 15-Minute Cities

Published: March 13, 2023, 6:45 p.m.

We believe everyone can build a Strong Town, but all too often, political differences divide communities, and instead of working together to build stronger neighborhoods from a bottom-up approach, we get caught up in contentious, top-down ideas and conversations.\xa0\nOne such political divide has developed around the concept of the 15-minute city: a term used to describe traditional neighborhoods. While to urbanists it describes a walkable place, to critics, it\u2019s a potential infringement on personal freedoms. In this episode of the Strong Towns Podcast, Chuck Marohn dives into the controversies surrounding the 15-minute city.\nADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES\n\nCharles Marohn (Twitter).