Walk further and access more! Exploring the 15-minute city concept in Oslo, Norway

Journal of Urban Mobility, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 5, P. 100077 - 100077

Published: March 27, 2024

The 15-minute city theory has recently become a popular paradigm in urban development. It claims that everyone should have access to the essential services, facilities and green spaces within walk. This article tests this concept Oslo, Norway using mixed-methods approach, based on Geographical Information Systems (GIS) analysis of accessibility, review relevant plans, interviews with planners case study Hovinbyen area. objective was find out what extent Oslo is city, discuss how can be integrated planning strategies more generally. shows central part already several areas are transforming direction. However, many suburban neighborhoods low accessibility scores, and, according will likely not change much future. argues cannot serve as main development strategy, but such an useful diagnostic or assist rapidly changing extensions. therefore considered flexible tool support other share same goals ambitions. Any interventions analyses suggest contextualized developed combination qualitative assessments partnership local communities.

Language: Английский

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Urbanization and Drivers for Dual Capital City: Assessment of Urban Planning Principles and Indicators for a ‘15-Minute City’

Land, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 14(2), P. 382 - 382

Published: Feb. 12, 2025

Cities, particularly megacities, face significant challenges in transitioning toward sustainability. Many countries have developed dual or multiple capitals for diverse purposes (e.g., political, administrative, economic, touristic, and cultural). Limited research exists on the ‘15-minute city’ (15-MC) concept, regions like Middle East North Africa (MENA region). This study evaluates application of ‘15-MC’ concept globally regionally to derive Urban Planning Principles (UPPs) indicators livability accessibility. Using a theoretical framework supported by site visits quantitative assessments, examines two districts NAC as case studies. Key UPPs proximity services, mixed-use development, public transport, green spaces, community engagement, local economy, sustainability) were evaluated along with walkability scores, bike infrastructure, environmental impact indicators. The results reveal that most services are accessible within 15-minute walk ride. However, essential facilities universities hospitals) exceed this threshold (20–30 min). area per inhabitant (17 m2/capita) meets WHO European recommendations. has clean, transportation 94.26 km cycling lanes. For sustainability indicator, air pollutants (PM10 NO2) slightly guidelines, but SO2 Ozone levels below limits. estimated waste capita (274 kg) is lower than Cario other counties. findings suggest potential fulfill 15-MC through developments, accessibility, sustainable planning. serves future modeling when it fully occupied.

Language: Английский

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First-mile walking, neighbourhood walkability and physical activity in Bangkok, Thailand

Frontiers in Built Environment, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: April 7, 2025

Introduction First-mile walking (FMW) supports sustainable mobility and public health by enabling utilitarian recreational walking. However, its relationship with neighbourhood walkability physical activity remains underexplored in tropical, high-density cities like Bangkok. This study examines these associations. Methods A cross-sectional survey of 881 Bangkok residents from 50 districts assessed (NEWS-A) (GPAQ). Multivariable logistic regression models examined associations between walkability, FMW, sufficient (≥150 min/week). Results Higher significantly increased both FMW. High-rise were more likely to engage walking, while planned high-rise neighbourhoods supported Utilitarian strongly correlated achieving activity. Conclusion Neighbourhood design plays a critical role promoting Policy efforts should prioritise pedestrian infrastructure, green spaces, transport connectivity encourage active lifestyles.

Language: Английский

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How ’Smart’ is the 15-Minute City? Evaluating the Role of Technology in Advancing Accessibility, Mobility, and Well-being

Transportation Research Part A Policy and Practice, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 196, P. 104481 - 104481

Published: April 14, 2025

Language: Английский

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Evaluation Methodology of the Railway Stations Using the AHP Method in the Transport Hubs from the Freight Transport Point of View

Infrastructures, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 8(12), P. 177 - 177

Published: Dec. 10, 2023

Currently, it is necessary to support not only public passenger transport at the expense of individual car but also ensure modal split goods from road railway transport. Moreover, important modernize infrastructure, especially hubs and other stations in settlements big cities. Therefore, constantly invest lines as well stations. The contribution deals with determination methodology for evaluation freight based on current scientific publications AHP method. Its main goal determine size peak network-railway station infrastructure manager’s network. One benefits subsequent next procedure given terms operation, considering economic complexity entire procedure. preceded by an extensive analysis input data Slovakia abroad. This defines parameters or factors that influence decisions a particular station. Subsequently, proposed methodology, practical application developed, within which four ŽSR network are evaluated. In broader sense, points improving quality

Language: Английский

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Enhancing Access to Urban Hill Parks: The Montjuïc Trail Masterplan and the 360° Route Design in Barcelona

Land, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(1), P. 2 - 2

Published: Dec. 19, 2023

The 2030 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) include ensuring universal and safe access to green spaces. Some cities feature extensive areas on hills or elevated terrains integrated into the urban landscape. In such cases where benefits for users are highly pronounced (e.g., views, isolation, etc.), it is challenging particularly complex design strategies ensure accessible spatial routes due multiple slopes a topography. Barcelona, iconic Montjuïc mountain has been focal point of trail masterplan aimed at rethinking its various points internal network routes. Furthermore, city committed implementing an initial project from this plan, so-called 360° route. This study presents in-depth analysis case, encompassing both plan in hilly parks. reveals values transferability set proposed as activating inherent location characteristics by connecting surrounding fabric with elements recreational potential within underlying traces heritage value. Additionally, quantitative assessment impact accesses population presented. highlights improvements quality life diverse type infrastructure.

Language: Английский

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Walkability Infrastructures and Urban Rebalancing: The Case Study of L’Aquila City under Post-Earthquake Reconstruction

Infrastructures, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 9(3), P. 42 - 42

Published: Feb. 26, 2024

This paper describes the first results of application an innovative methodology for development a walkability overall index urban street infrastructure, aimed at design techniques to improve form and its use by pedestrians. The general objective research is identify performance current city walkable network, structure public policies strategies consistent with it rebalancing settlements above all active mobility. defined integrates three approaches on analysis: geometric–morphological, proximity, sociality. In this paper, analysis process related geometric–morphological component partly that proximity will be described. It applied case study L’Aquila (Italy), undergoing reconstruction after 2009 earthquake. From study, emerges area analyzed not capable hosting infrastructures unless interventions are structuring efficient network pedestrian paths. future expected conclude social components, other two groups considerations walkability, which complete experimentation methodology.

Language: Английский

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Exploring the Relationship between Perceived Bikeability and Gender-Inclusive Micromobility Usage: A Study Across 53 French Cities

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

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Language: Английский

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The proposal of a 15-minute city composite index through integrating GPS trajectory data-inferred urban function attraction based on the Bayesian framework

Applied Geography, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 173, P. 103451 - 103451

Published: Oct. 25, 2024

Language: Английский

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Exploring the Relationship between Perceived Bikeability and Gender-Inclusive Micromobility Usage: A Study Across 53 French Cities

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

As the utilization of micromobility continues to experience growth and diversification, while simultaneously gaining recognition as an environmentally-friendly mode transportation, it remains predominantly male-dominated. Recent scientific literature has emphasized significance strategies encompassing entire population, revealing a strong correlation between gender gap in cycling likelihood levels within area. This indirect relationship necessitates identifying factors that promote gender-inclusive bicycle usage. Focusing on French context, key objectives this empirical research are (i) measuring inequalities use bike emerging at municipal level, (ii) assessing influence built environment urban design gendered modal share cyclists, (iii) comparing clustering investigated cities with development index takes into account equity, cycling, perceived bikeability. By drawing from two distinct databases based subjective bikeability by conducting quantitative observations, original study sheds light significant connection gender-balanced distribution, share, infrastructure presence paper concludes encouraging women embrace is not solely dependent achieving critical mass cyclists or building lanes. Instead, emphasizes need for comprehensive 'bicycle system' all aspects innovative outcome leads categorization examined quality index. exploration underscores vital role planning offers recommendations stakeholders regarding future policy initiatives.

Language: Английский

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