Do we need a new way of living? For years, cities around the world have been getting bigger and bigger. But some say we should be making them smaller and easier to live in.
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Time to get ready for the 15-minute city
Do we need a new way of living? For years, cities around the world have been getting bigger and bigger. But some say we should be making them smaller and easier to live in.
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What's happening?
We all know what a city looks like. But it might soon change.
Some people want to make cities easier to live in. They have called the idea the 15-minute city.
A megacity is a city with more than 10 million people.
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They are hard to live in. Shops and schools are far apart. There are not enough parks.
Lots of people drive around cities. This is bad for the planet.
There is a plan to make 15-minute cities. Everything will be closer together. People will be able to walk everywhere in 15 minutes.
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Do we need a new way of living?
Yes! We should all live in a 15-minute city. We will be happier. It will help the climate crisis.
No! Cities are fine as they are. It is more exciting to visit a big place. We need big cities so we can have museums and tourist attractions too!
Time to get ready for the 15-minute city
