TED: The 15-minute city | Carlos Moreno

The video discusses the challenges of modern urban living and introduces the concept of the 15-minute city, which aims to create human-sized urban spaces where essential services are accessible within a 15-minute walk or bike ride. It emphasizes rethinking urban spaces, services, and guiding principles like ecology, proximity, solidarity, and participation. Examples of implementation, such as in Paris, are provided, highlighting the benefits of reduced commuting and improved quality of life.

What is the main idea behind the 15-minute city concept?

• To make cities more car-friendly

• To focus on industrial development

• To ensure all essential services are within a short walk or bike ride

• To increase the number of skyscrapers

Why is there a need to rethink urban spaces according to the speaker?

• To improve quality of life and justice

• To increase population density

• To expand city boundaries

• To build more highways

Which of the following is NOT a guiding principle of the 15-minute city?

• Industrialization

• Ecology

• Proximity

• Solidarity

How does the 15-minute city aim to involve citizens?

• By offering free public transport

• Through active participation in neighborhood transformation

• By reducing taxes

• By building more shopping malls

Which city is mentioned as adopting the 15-minute city idea?

• Sydney, Australia

• New York, USA

• Tokyo, Japan

• Paris, France

What strategy is suggested to reduce traffic in the 15-minute city?

• Increasing bike lanes

• Building more highways

• Introducing more buses

• Expanding parking spaces

What is the golden rule of the 15-minute city regarding space usage?

• Every square meter should be used for a single purpose

• Spaces should be reserved for future development

• Every square meter should serve multiple purposes

• Unused spaces should be demolished