Land use / Transportation Networks

The15-minutecityisenvisionedasathrivingandself-containedurbanneighbourhood that prioritises walkability, accessibility, and community participation. The design effortlessly mixes residential, business, recreational, and public areas within a small area, ensuring inhabitants have quick access to critical services and facilities without the need for long commutes or reliance on private automobiles. A central public plaza serves as a meeting area at the centre of this design, encouraging a feeling of communityandsocialinteraction.Surroundingtheareaaremixed-usebuildingswith ground floors housing local businesses, shops, and services, such as grocery stores, cafés,pharmacies,andsmallcompanies.Residentialareasaredeliberatelyincorporated throughout the neighbourhood, providing a variety of housing alternatives to suit a wide range of demographics and lifestyles. The design fosters social inclusion and a sense of belonging in anything from flats and townhouses to co-living spaces and family homes. The neighbourhood is crisscrossed by a network of tree-lined streets and well-designed pavements, encouraging walking and cycling as preferred forms of transit. Bicycle lanes, pedestrian-friendly walkways, and shared mobility choices promote active transportation while decreasing congestion and pollution.