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The 15-Minute City: Application to Two Parishes of the City of Lisbon

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  • Joana Branco da Silva

    (Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon, Av. Rovisco Pais, 1049-001 Lisboa, Portugal)

  • António Ricardo da Costa

    (Centre for Innovation in Territory Urbanism and Architecture (CiTUA), Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon, Av. Rovisco Pais, 1049-001 Lisboa, Portugal)

  • Ana Morais de Sá

    (Centre for Innovation in Territory Urbanism and Architecture (CiTUA), Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon, Av. Rovisco Pais, 1049-001 Lisboa, Portugal)

Abstract

Currently, around 60% of the world’s population lives in cities, with about half of Portugal’s population concentrated in the Metropolitan Areas of Lisbon and Porto. In this context, urban spaces need to be planned and managed to accommodate more inhabitants while preserving the urban quality of life and ensuring sustainability for future generations. Responding to these challenges, new urban models are emerging, such as the 15-Minute City model defined by Carlos Moreno. This model is based on four pillars: proximity, diversity, density, and ubiquity, aiming to enable residents to complete daily activities within a maximum of 15 min on foot or by other active transport modes. Through an analysis of two neighborhoods in Lisbon using specific indicators, this research aims to understand how urban planning influences each area’s alignment with the 15-Minute City model. This analysis will guide measures to improve residents’ quality of life by applying the principles of the 15-Minute City while broadening the discussion to include other relevant dimensions beyond travel distances and access, identifying areas that require further urban planning or intervention.

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  • Joana Branco da Silva & António Ricardo da Costa & Ana Morais de Sá, 2025. "The 15-Minute City: Application to Two Parishes of the City of Lisbon," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 17(4), pages 1-30, February.
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