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How Close Is Close Enough? Designing the 15-Minute City

Written by Eva Herrmann | Aug 28, 2026, 10:06:50 AM
In our latest blog post, Eva Herrmann explores a deceptively simple question: how close is close enough? Drawing on examples from Paris, Milan and Singapore, the architect and freelance journalist examines how the 15-minute city is reshaping schools, streets and regional mobility—and why defining “nearby” is about far more than distance.