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Dec 3, 2024 37 min

The 15 Minute City

from 99% Invisible Hosted by Chris Berube, Emmett FitzGerald

How did the “15 Minute City,” a simple urban planning idea, spark protests, conspiracy theories, and death threats? This week, we unravel how a concept for livable cities became a global flashpoint. The 15 Minute City Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

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In 2020, the "15 minute city" became a popular concept among urban planners. By 2023, it was the target of right-wing conspiracy theorists.

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