Pathways to 15-Minute City adoption : can our understanding of climate policies' acceptability explain the backlash towards x-minute city programs?
Marquet Sardà, Oriol (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Institut de Ciència i Tecnologia Ambientals)
Mojica, Laia (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Departament de Geografia)
Fernández Núñez, Marta Beatriz (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Departament de Geografia)
Maciejewska, Monika Wiktoria (Vrije Universiteit Brussels. Cosmopolis Centre for Urban Research)

Date:	2024
Description:	13 pàg.
Abstract:	In recent months, 15-min city policies have faced significant backlash across social media, in opinion pieces, and even through street demonstrations, casting doubt on the future of x-minute city policies as effective tools in the fight against climate change. The protests and backlash not only challenge the effective implementation of x-minute city policies, but also highlight our lack of understanding regarding which acceptability factors affect public reactance to this new kind of urban policy. This paper reviews the existing literature to reveal the four main factors shaping policy acceptability. It then juxtaposes these factors against the common criticisms leveled at the 15-min city model. This comparative analysis not only illuminates the limitations of applying traditional policy frameworks to the x-minute city context, but also identifies critical gaps in the existing literature. By bridging this divide, we aid policymakers in navigating the spectrum of public skepticism of the 15-min city model, from addressing and debunking conspiracy theories to engaging with scientifically-grounded critiques. Our findings offer a roadmap for transforming these innovative urban planning concepts into widely embraced solutions for climate change mitigation.
Grants:	Agencia Estatal de Investigación RYC-2020-029441-I Agencia Estatal de Investigación TED2021-129280B-100 "la Caixa" Foundation SR22-00147 European Commission 101117700
Note:	Altres ajuts: acords transformatius de la UAB
Note:	Unidad de excelencia María de Maeztu CEX2019-000940-M
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Language:	Anglès
Document:	Article ; recerca ; Versió publicada
Subject:	15-min city ; Conspiracy theories ; Policy acceptability ; Urban planning ; SDG 13 - Climate Action
Published in:	Cities, Vol. 148 (May 2024) , art. 104878, ISSN 0264-2751

DOI: 10.1016/j.cities.2024.104878

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