Beyond the 15-minute city: Methodological lessons for proximity-based planning from two English case studies
The 15-minute city (15MC) popularises an older idea: that everyday destinations should be within a short, walkable or cyclable distance. Treating that idea more broadly as proximity-based planning, this study examines two English case-studies − Toxteth in Liverpool and the local authorities of Manch...
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| description | The 15-minute city (15MC) popularises an older idea: that everyday destinations should be within a short, walkable or cyclable distance. Treating that idea more broadly as proximity-based planning, this study examines two English case-studies − Toxteth in Liverpool and the local authorities of Manchester and Salford. Using a combination of computerised traffic sensing, GIS service-access mapping and resident co-design workshops, the study shows that a multidisciplinary perspective and multi-method approaches are necessary to fully understand and implement proximity-based planning ideas. Our research underscores that there is no one-size-fits-all solution, and the importance of tailored, flexible, and context-sensitive methodological approaches are critical for proximity-based principles to succeed. The study reflects on how urban planners can combine these methods in practice to support proximity-based planning. We suggest that future efforts should focus on addressing socio-economic disparities, enhancing public engagement, building coalitions with key agencies, and refining/tailoring methodologies to better align with local conditions. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-b4e872614d744222b451b9b786d575192025-08-22T04:57:48ZengElsevierTransportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives2590-19822025-07-013210152010.1016/j.trip.2025.101520Beyond the 15-minute city: Methodological lessons for proximity-based planning from two English case studiesAlexander Nurse0Caglar Koksal1Graeme Sherriff2Department of Geography and Planning, University of Liverpool, United Kingdom; Corresponding author.Department of Planning, Property and Environmental Management, University of Manchester, United KingdomSchool of Health and Society, University of Salford, United KingdomThe 15-minute city (15MC) popularises an older idea: that everyday destinations should be within a short, walkable or cyclable distance. Treating that idea more broadly as proximity-based planning, this study examines two English case-studies − Toxteth in Liverpool and the local authorities of Manchester and Salford. Using a combination of computerised traffic sensing, GIS service-access mapping and resident co-design workshops, the study shows that a multidisciplinary perspective and multi-method approaches are necessary to fully understand and implement proximity-based planning ideas. Our research underscores that there is no one-size-fits-all solution, and the importance of tailored, flexible, and context-sensitive methodological approaches are critical for proximity-based principles to succeed. The study reflects on how urban planners can combine these methods in practice to support proximity-based planning. We suggest that future efforts should focus on addressing socio-economic disparities, enhancing public engagement, building coalitions with key agencies, and refining/tailoring methodologies to better align with local conditions.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S259019822500199XProximity-Based Planning15-Minute CityActive TravelCommunity Planning20-Minute Neighbourhoods |
| spellingShingle | Alexander Nurse Caglar Koksal Graeme Sherriff Beyond the 15-minute city: Methodological lessons for proximity-based planning from two English case studies Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives Proximity-Based Planning 15-Minute City Active Travel Community Planning 20-Minute Neighbourhoods |
| title | Beyond the 15-minute city: Methodological lessons for proximity-based planning from two English case studies |
| title_full | Beyond the 15-minute city: Methodological lessons for proximity-based planning from two English case studies |
| title_fullStr | Beyond the 15-minute city: Methodological lessons for proximity-based planning from two English case studies |
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| title_short | Beyond the 15-minute city: Methodological lessons for proximity-based planning from two English case studies |
| title_sort | beyond the 15 minute city methodological lessons for proximity based planning from two english case studies |
| topic | Proximity-Based Planning 15-Minute City Active Travel Community Planning 20-Minute Neighbourhoods |
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