Cities across the globe are abandoning decades of car-centric planning in favor of pedestrian-first corridors, green rooftops, and mixed-income housing. What began as a fringe movement among urban planners has now become mainstream policy in over 60 major metropolitan areas.
The shift isn't just aesthetic. Data from the last three years shows a 34% drop in respiratory illnesses in neighborhoods that have implemented "15-minute city" frameworks. Local businesses report increased foot traffic, and community cohesion metrics are at decade-highs.
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