logo
episode-header-image
Mar 2023
26m 51s

The 15 Minute City - A Good Life or an I...

Strong Towns
About this episode

The 15 Minute City: a term to describe mixed use neighborhoods, has become a political concept where critics believe the idea could result in an infringement on personal freedoms. 

On this Upzoned podcast, host Abby Kinney and special guest Kevin Klinkenberg, talk about this contentious topic of the 15 Minute City and answer the question: Are the concerns people have (about 15 minute cities) warranted, or is this something that we should all be rolling our eyes at and moving on from? 

ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES

The 15 Minute City - Where Urban Planning Meets Conspiracy Theories,” by Chris Standford, The New York Times (March, 2023) “The Messy City Podcast” by Kevin Klinkenberg. Abby Kinney (Twitter) Kevin Klinkenberg (Twitter) Theme Music by Kemet the Phantom

Up next
Oct 8
Public Transit Will Collapse in a Year. Should We Save It?
By the end of 2026, many U.S. cities could see large parts of their public transit systems crumble under a lack of federal funding and a development pattern that was never designed to support it. In this episode, Chuck Marohn and Abby Newsham explore why transit can’t survive as ... Show More
1 h
Oct 1
LA Just Avoided 1600 Layoffs. Is That a Good Thing?
The city of Los Angeles recently announced that it saved 1,600 jobs that were at risk of being cut to balance its $1 billion budget deficit. But did it actually fix anything, or is it just shuffling money around to hide the problem? What role do unions play? And what should citie ... Show More
47m 14s
Sep 24
Tulsa Offers Remote Workers $10K To Move. Is It Paying Off?
The Tulsa Remote program pays remote workers $10,000 to relocate to Tulsa for a year. A study found that, for every dollar spent, Tulsa sees $4.31 in economic benefits, including increased local spending, tax revenue, and job creation. Abby is joined by John Pattinson, Strong Tow ... Show More
29m 49s
Recommended Episodes
Mar 2023
On the Conservative Reaction to 15-Minute Cities
We believe everyone can build a Strong Town, but all too often, political differences divide communities, and instead of working together to build stronger neighborhoods from a bottom-up approach, we get caught up in contentious, top-down ideas and conversations.  One such politi ... Show More
56m 27s
Oct 2021
City Space: Should all Canadian cities be 15-minute cities?
Today we're bringing you an episode of City Space, a new podcast from The Globe and Mail about how to make our cities better, hosted by Adrian Lee.The 15-minute city is an urban planning concept that would see neighbourhoods designed so that day-to-day amenities are always just a ... Show More
29m 46s
Mar 2023
Dream Of A Carless City, Netflix Invents Live TV 03.01.23
In episode 1432, Jack and guest co-host Jamie Loftus are joined by comedian and host of Lady to Lady, Brandie Posey, to discuss… The 15-Minute City Conspiracy Theory: Explained, The Supreme Court’s Student Loan Hearing Is Already a S**tshow, Chris Rock Will Talk About The Slap In ... Show More
1h 5m
Sep 2023
Airbnb Leaves NYC, Joins S&P 500
New York City cracked down on short-term rentals, but is it a big deal for Airbnb?  (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Jason Moser discuss:  - How restrictions on short-term rentals could impact Airbnb’s growth story.  - Why investors are sour about AMC’s new share issuance.  - One company ... Show More
27m 42s
Apr 2023
Can We Reimagine Denver’s Nightlife?
Denver’s LoDo neighborhood has long been a magnet for nighttime revelry, with its concentration of restaurants, breweries, shops, and nightclubs. But the area has also become known as a hotspot for trouble and occasional crime — especially late at night when the bars let out, spi ... Show More
20m 14s
Feb 2022
Political: Am I Normal?
Emily, John and David discuss Donald Trump’s attempts to seize voting machines, the racist attacks on the yet-to-be-named SCOTUS nominee, and they are joined by Joseph Allen, director of the Healthy Buildings program at Harvard University's T. H. Chan School of Public Health, to ... Show More
1h 3m
Dec 2018
The incredible shrinking city
For decades, Memphis grew by bringing its suburbs into the city limits. City officials thought this suburb-gobbling policy would be an economic boon-- that it would bring in tax revenue. Instead, the policy was an economic disaster, especially for the majority black neighborhoods ... Show More
32m 50s
Aug 2021
How to Setup a New Social Life
In this episode, we discuss Ali’s new move to the big city of London, and Taimur shares some thoughts on how to setup the optimum social life. We also end up talking about the power of calendars and Ali’s recent journey of self-acceptance and self-discovery. Enjoy!Leave us a Revi ... Show More
49m 16s
Sep 2021
Creating a Podcast That Builds Trust
Want to start a podcast that helps you grow your business? Want to avoid the common mistakes and create a show that builds a loyal audience? To discover what you need to do to successfully launch a business-building podcast, I interview Paul Colligan.Sponsor: Start your FREE 14-d ... Show More
49m 56s