Living in a city means accepting a certain level of dysfunction: long commutes, noisy streets, underutilized spaces. Carlos Moreno wants to change that. He makes the case for the "15-minute city," where inhabitants have access to all the services they need to live, learn and thrive within their immediate vicinity -- and shares ideas for making urban areas adapt to humans, not the other way around.

Carlos Moreno: The 15-minute city

The 15-minute city

Scientific director, Panthéon Sorbonne University-IAE Paris

Rethinking urban design, the 15-minute city envisions a life where work, health, and leisure are within a short walk or bike ride.

Paris leads the shift towards 15-minute cities, focusing on decentralization, greener spaces, and enhancing local communities.

The 15-minute city concept prioritizes human rhythm over automobiles, transforming urban living into a more sustainable model.

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