INCLUSION, EQUITY and ACCESSIBILITY

ENSURING THE 15-MINUTE CITY SERVES ALL

Amanda O'Rourke is Executive Director at 8 80 Cities, a Toronto-based planning firm dedicated to making cities accessible and livable to those ages 8 to 80.

 “The 15-minute city vision is aligned with our values. It creates cities that are more inclusive,” she said.

“The vision must not be just about the physical built environment, but also about the social environment -- communities participating and being part of the process.”

“Theoretically, it is very much about creating equitable places,” she added, saying the concept must correct the errors of the last century of planning – which fostered disparity, segregation and worse.

“The details really matter. We must really design cites that promote health and well-being for all.”