ARE THE 15 DISTRICT PLANS 15 MINUTE CITY PLANS AND IS THERE ANYTHING TO BE CONCERNED ABOUT?

The district planning project has divided Edmonton into 15 districts where locals can meet all or most of their daily needs within a 15-minute walk, bike, or transit trip from their homes.Broad plans outlining changes are up for review at city hall and there will be a three-day public hearing from Tuesday to Thursday. Read the Journal article below to get an idea of the what the City has in mind with the districts. If your concerned about the new policy plans get down to City Hall to review the plans and sign up to speak at the public hearing.

The 15 minutes city concept was developed Carlos Moreno, a professor at Paris's Sorbonne University in 2016. It's an urban planning concept aimed at reducing emissions and travel distances. On the surface it lookks like a good concept some fear it will limit movement, lead to lockdowns or increased surveillance.Click this link to read more about 15 minutes cities