Live, Work, Play—Andmar’s Vision for the 15-Minute City

Reimagining city living with Andmar: where everything you need is just 15 minutes away.Andmar is setting a new standard for urban living in Chilliwack, bringing the concept of the “15-minute city” to life through smart planning, sustainability, and a strong sense of community. In this latest Behind the Design episode, Jennifer-Lee sits down with Chief Derek Epp of the Tzeachten First Nation and developer Mark Perry to unpack the vision behind Andmar and explore how this innovative, walkable community blends sustainability, smart urban planning, and lifestyle-driven design to create a place where residents can truly live, work, and play. From co-working hubs and EV infrastructure to mountain trails and local shops, Andmar isn’t just a development—it’s a movement toward a more connected, convenient, and conscious way of life.Connect:Andmar: Instagram / Facebook / LinkedIn / YouTubeChapters:(00:00) - Introduction (02:05) - What Does “15 Minutes” Really Mean? (04:15) - Building for Balance: Work, Life & Play (07:23) - Not Car-Free, Just More Choice (10:36) - Sustainable by Design (13:38) - The Infrastructure Catch-Up (16:49) - Creating Sustainability (19:14) - Challenges of the 15-Minute Model (22:41) - Affordability and Equity (28:15) - A Community Built to Last (31:05) - Conclusion