Author page: Gil Peñalosa

Key Takeaways The 15-minute (or 30-minute) City isn’t just about distance. It redefines quality of life via green, complete, socially rich, mixed-use neighbourhoods. Beyond spatial distance, implement social, cultural, cognitive, emotional, and digital proximities to weave a dense network of services and interactions. Success hinges on transforming governance (new local mandates, participatory…

Key Takeaways → Urban environments should be flexible, adaptable, and deeply human-centered. → High density should not mean high-rise developments alone but rather diverse, layered urban spaces with well-designed mid-rise buildings, communal areas, and active streets. → Cities should cater to human senses—lighting, soundscapes, material textures, and smells - all influence how people perceive and use public spaces. → Designing cities for…