Thanks, Chris. I remember that New York had for their strategic urban plan the principle that every library should be max to blocks away. The principle of Paris is far beyond that and could really cut car emission. Biking in The Netherlands is very popular and our city centers are mostly a 'no-go-area' for cars.
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Pieter Wiekeraad-Ferwerda
Treasurer IFME
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Original Message:
Sent: 08-05-2021 13:23
From: Chris Champion
Subject: Paris and the 15 minute city concept
Paris is planning to become a '15-minute city where everything you need is within a 15-minute radius on foot or bike. The aim is to cut car use, resulting in fewer CO2 emissions and cleaner air.
Check out this article by IFME colleague Maurice BARTH: Europe and International Officer, AITF (French Territorial Engineers Association) and Sonia BLOND BUTLEN: Regional President Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes AITF and Treasurer, Association "Dirigeantes et Territoires -DT".
https://www.ifmeworld.org/blogs/user-admin/2021/05/07/paris-and-the-15-minute-city-concept
Any examples from your local areas?
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Chris Champion
Secretary-General
International Federation of Municipal Engineering
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