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“ As we think about combating climate change , cities , including the design of our cityscapes and the way people get around , must form part of the solution ”
HUI WEN CHAN DIRECTOR OF SUSTAINABILITY , SPIN
The world will not be able to reach its climate goals without a shift away from cars towards more sustainable modes of transportation . One of our goals at Spin is to create a future with increased accessibility and mobility – less reliance on cars and more public space dedicated to parks , recreation , art and economic activities , rather than parked vehicles . That brings us to our new mission .
The 15-minute city We view 15-minute cities as being the ideal model for sustainable urban design . The concept of a 15-minute city centres around making it easy for residents to access all elements of their daily life – work , home , leisure , food , education and healthcare – within 15 minutes or less , through a combination of reliable public transport and shared public or private mobility .
This is a much more sustainable approach to city planning which also has a positive impact on people ’ s lives and wellbeing . Studies have shown that long commutes reduce both job and leisure time satisfaction , and that people are unhappy with a commute beyond 15 min ( especially drivers ).
Sustainable transportation and transitoriented development are at the heart of the 15-minute city – reducing the time and
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