Is Paris a 15-minute city?

Second, Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo promised to make Paris a “15-minute city” in her successful re-election campaign in 2020. And third, as these maps prove, Paris already is a 15-minute city. (This is clever politics: Promise something that already exists, then take the credit for it.)



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Examples of a 15-minute city
  • Paris. In Paris, 66% of the public space is dedicated to the movement of public transport. ...
  • Barcelona. In Barcelona, 60% of the public space is used to accommodate transportation systems. ...
  • New York. New York is well on its way to becoming a 15-minute city. ...
  • India.


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Cities like Suzhou are trying to reduce average commute time to 45 minutes or less by expanding transportation networks. This is part of China's “15-minute city” plan, which aims to make urban spaces much greener and more liveable, with easy access to work, health care, entertainment, and other neighborhood amenities.

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Essential amenities such as grocery stores, schools, parks, and cultural attractions are generally within a short distance, allowing residents to fulfill their daily needs easily. 2. Tokyo, Japan: Tokyo is another example of an organic 15-minute city.

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About 97% of the city is also within a 15-minute walk to a bus stop that connects to downtown (traffic jam, who?).

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The scheme emphasizes the '15-minute living' concept, allowing residents to live, work, socialize, and commute without the need for a car. The GreenLine Promenade is the main route through the quarter and serves as a green lung for the neighbourhood.

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Under the 15-minute city concept, urban residents should be able to access locations of urban functions (living, healthcare, education, entertainment) that are essential for supporting their quality of life through active travel like walking or cycling (Moreno et al., 2021).

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