Walk further and access more! Exploring the 15-minute city concept in Oslo, Norway
Mahsa Akrami,
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Marcin Sliwa,
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Maja Karoline Rynning
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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
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
First-mile walking, neighbourhood walkability and physical activity in Bangkok, Thailand
Panitat Ratanawichit,
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Sigit D. Arifwidodo,
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Rujiroj Anambutr
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et al.
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
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
Evaluation Methodology of the Railway Stations Using the AHP Method in the Transport Hubs from the Freight Transport Point of View
Adrián Šperka,
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Juraj Čamaj,
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Milan Dedík
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et al.
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
Enhancing Access to Urban Hill Parks: The Montjuïc Trail Masterplan and the 360° Route Design in Barcelona
Josep Mercadé Aloy,
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Marina Cervera-Alonso-de-Medina
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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
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
Exploring the Relationship between Perceived Bikeability and Gender-Inclusive Micromobility Usage: A Study Across 53 French Cities
Dylan Moinse
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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
Exploring the Relationship between Perceived Bikeability and Gender-Inclusive Micromobility Usage: A Study Across 53 French Cities
Dylan Moinse
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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