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15-minute city concept in India - Manish Jain - 12-02-2021

A neighbourhood is an area within a city. In different geographies neighbourhoods may be referred to as districts, precincts or communities, and although neighbourhoods will vary in size, there will typically be a mix of residential, commercial and retail buildings, green and public spaces and supporting infrastructure. 

“15-minute city” model can approach a green and thriving neighbourhood meets the needs of its people and strengthens quality of life. 

Adopting a 15-minute city strategy means that everyone meet most of their everyday needs within a short walk or bike ride of their home. It creates a ‘human-scale’ city composed of vibrant, people-friendly, ‘complete’ neighbourhoods, connected by quality public transport and cycling infrastructure for the longer trips that residents want or need to make. 

It means decentralising city life and services and injecting more life into local areas across the city. The concept of the 15-minute city is in sharp contrast to urban-planning paradigms that have dominated the past century, which have seen residential areas separated from businesses, retail, industry and entertainment. 

Leading examples of 15-minute city concept are : 
C40 Cities group includes five Indian cities Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Chennai. 
to read more ..... 
Green and Thriving Neighbourhoods Guidebook