relation: https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/4642/
title: The 15 Min City: An Utopia or not? Exploring challenges and opportunities for the implementation of the 15 minute concept in Phibsborough.
creator: McSweeney, Mark
description: This qualitative study explores Phibsborough residents' perspectives on implementing the 15-Minute City  concept, analysing its potential benefits and challenges through in-depth interviews and document  analysis. The 15-Minute City concept aims to provide residents with easy access to essential services,  amenities, and recreational facilities within a short walk or bike ride from their homes. This innovative  concept is particularly noteworthy for its comprehensive approach to urban planning, which seeks to  enhance the quality of life and promote community well-being by reimagining the spatial arrangement of  cities and neighbourhoods. Understanding residents' perspectives and challenges regarding the  implementation of this concept is essential for informing urban development policies and practices while  adding to the growing literature around the topic. Key findings highlight factors influencing the concept's  success, such as trust in government implementation, safety considerations, and the level of community  involvement. While residents support the concept's aims, transparent communication and proactive  engagement by governing bodies are crucial. Future research could explore strategies to enhance urban  governance structures, develop innovative community engagement platforms, and evaluate the  applicability of 15-Minute City concepts in different urban settings. Additionally, examining the dynamics  of community involvement could shed light on specific barriers and facilitators to effective participation.  Overall, this study contributes to a foundational understanding of Phibsborough's perspective on the  15-Minute City and underscores the importance of continued exploration and refinement of urban  development concepts for creating inclusive communities.
date: 2024
type: Thesis
type: NonPeerReviewed
format: text
language: en
identifier: https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/4642/1/Bachelor-thesis-resit---Mark-McSweeney-1.pdf
identifier:   McSweeney, Mark  (2024) The 15 Min City: An Utopia or not? Exploring challenges and opportunities for the implementation of the 15 minute concept in Phibsborough.  Bachelor thesis.