15-Minute Cities: A Conspiracy Theory Paradise?

15-minute cities are a bit of a head-scratcher. On the one hand, hosts Tiff and Kat talk through beautiful examples of real cities becoming more walkable and bikeable. But on the other hand, there are some truly wild 15-minute city conspiracy theories around the topic. Let's get into it!

Sources

• Deloitte: https://www.deloitte.com/global/en/Industries/government-public/perspectives/urban-future-with-a-purpose/15-minute-city.html
• Fast Company: https://www.fastcompany.com/91119919/how-paris-became-a-15-minute-city 
• Bureau of Investigative Journalism: https://www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2023-10-04/what-is-the-15-minute-cities-conspiracy-theory/ 
• Wired: https://www.wired.com/story/15-minute-city-conspiracy-uk-politics/ 

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Chapters

• 0:00 Intro
• 4:40 Today's Sources
• 5:20 What Are 15-Minute Cities?
• 14:03 What Eco-Friendly Claims Do People Make About Them?
• 24:45 Is This Something a Normal City Could Do?
• 39:19 Conspiracy Theories Around 15-Minute Cities
• 48:55 TLDR/Granola Rating