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==Why== __NOTOC__ | |||
Driving (and other passenger transport) is a major contributor to [[climate change]]. | |||
[[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. | |||
* Walkability can & should be achieved [[/No demolition|without demolishing existing homes/buildings]]. | |||
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==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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===Asia=== | |||
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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]] | |||