For the modern urban dweller, 15 minutes is a lot of time.
A lot of productive things can be done – a high-intensity, interval training (HITT) workout or run a 1.5-kilometer route, clearing your emails, meditating, catching up on the news, or preparing a quick smoothie – all within 15 minutes.
But for the Metro Manila commuter, 15 minutes is barely enough to get from point A to point B. During rush hour, it is most likely that within this time, you still haven’t moved an inch.
Ever heard of the
15-minute city? It’s a modern urban planning concept that puts people and the
planet first. The term was coined by Paris-based urbanist and Sorbonne
University professor Carlos Moreno wherein he said that the ideal neighborhood
or city is built in such a way where work, food, housing, education and
cultural activities can be easily accessed within 15 minutes, whether by foot
or by using a bike.
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| An artist’s render of a 15-minute city, where work, food, housing, education and cultural activities are easily within reach |
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