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==Why== __NOTOC__ | |||
Driving (and other passenger transport) is a major contributor to [[climate change]], and [[electric vehicles]] are [[electric vehicles/Fossil fuel powered|not necessarily better]] [[cobalt mining|for]] the environment in the near future. | |||
If neighborhoods were designed better, people wouldn't need to drive so much. | |||
==General principles== | |||
A neighborhood should have: | |||
* [[Things within walking distance]] <!--(or at least a reasonably short driving distance) TODO: say that on the page linked to--> | |||
* [[Pedestrian-friendly streets]] | |||
==New construction | ==Considerations== | ||
* [[/New construction|Environmental impact of new construction]] - not as bad as driving, but still significant. | |||
** It would be better to [[/Repurpose|repurpose existing buildings]] instead, whenever possible. | |||
==By region / What needs to be done== | |||
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===North America=== | |||
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===South America=== | |||
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===Africa=== | |||
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==FAQ== | |||
===="Are you trying to take away my car, you filthy commie?"==== | |||
No. We're just trying to design your neighborhood so that you don't ''need'' to drive as much, so you can save some money. | |||
===="But aren't 15-minute cities just a way for the globalists to try and control everyone?"==== | |||
I have no idea what are the motivations of the global elites, but we shouldn't throw the baby out with the bathwater. Having things within 15 minutes from home is a good idea. <!--Let's make our own plan instead of leaving it up to billionaires.--> | |||
==See also== | |||
* [[Public transit]] | |||
Latest revision as of 00:17, 1 March 2024
Why
Driving (and other passenger transport) is a major contributor to climate change, and electric vehicles are not necessarily better for the environment in the near future.
If neighborhoods were designed better, people wouldn't need to drive so much.
General principles
A neighborhood should have:
Considerations
- Environmental impact of new construction - not as bad as driving, but still significant.
- It would be better to repurpose existing buildings instead, whenever possible.
By region / What needs to be done
North America
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South America
This section has not been filled in yet.
Africa
This section has not been filled in yet.
Asia
This section has not been filled in yet.
Europe
This section has not been filled in yet.
Oceania
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FAQ
"Are you trying to take away my car, you filthy commie?"
No. We're just trying to design your neighborhood so that you don't need to drive as much, so you can save some money.
"But aren't 15-minute cities just a way for the globalists to try and control everyone?"
I have no idea what are the motivations of the global elites, but we shouldn't throw the baby out with the bathwater. Having things within 15 minutes from home is a good idea.