The problem with 15 minute cities and why we should still do it anyway

Salt Lake City's Transit Master Plan has the city aiming for 75% of its residents to live within a quarter-mile of a frequent transit stop by 2040, highlighting the push for the 15-minute city concept.

Woven with bicycle trails and infused with eco-consciousness, Portland epitomizes the vision of accessible urban living. The city's green ethos challenges traditional urban sprawls, promoting compact, sustainable neighborhoods. Decentralized City Centers focused on local living emerges as a novel concept, reimagining urban sprawls into cohesive, community-centric hubs. Portland's journey inspires cities globally, advocating for sustainability at every turn.

The friction between the 15-minute city concept and the challenges it poses. How do we balance accessibility with the sprawling nature of many modern cities?