Society
Carlos Moreno
The 15-minute City: An Urban Evolution
Why is life so hard in cities? Professor Carlos Moreno, who has contemplated this question for a long time, says that it is because cities have lost their way, straying from their essence.
Lesson Plan
- Lesson Length : 10 Lessons ㆍ 1 hours 17 miutes
- Language : 한국어, English, 简体中文, Spanish, French
Reflections on the essence and sustainability of the "15-Minute City".
Cities have historically developed as a fusion of ecological, economic, and social factors, but today's cities have become solely focused on practicality. As a result, urban residents find themselves in a repetitive cycle of production and consumption, denied the right to live as humans should. Professor Moreno's solution is the "15-minute city", a concept where all conveniences are within a 15-minute travel radius, which he emphasizes as the key to elevating the quality of life for city dwellers.
The core idea is "proximity". Moreno says that we need not only physical proximity, but also proximity of emotion, culture, and the heart to truly enrich our lives. He argues that this multifaceted proximity can stimulate social solidarity and invigorate local economies. Moreno confidently asserts that the "15-minute city" aligns with the shifted values of life post-pandemic and presents a sustainable alternative to our existing cities. Will Carlos Moreno's "15-minute city" lead the new urban evolution? In his lecture series, "What to Do with the City", Carlos Moreno delves into the roles of cities and our rights to live in them.
Full Bio
Carlos Moreno
- Associate Professor at the University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, IAE Sorbonne Business School
- Urban policy advisor to Paris, France
- 2010 Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur
- 2019 Foresight Medal, the Academy of Architecture, France
- 2021 Obel Award
- 2022 United Nations Habitat Scroll of Honour Award
Carlos Moreno is an associate professor at the University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne and urban policy advisor for Paris. To address the climate crisis, he proposed the concept of the "15-minute city," where inhabitants could access all their basic necessities and conveniences by foot or bicycle. The "15-minute city" concept by Professor Moreno, who argues that narrowing physical and psychological proximity is the key to making cities happier and more sustainable, has been gaining attention in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic as a new urban paradigm.
Starting with the French Legion of Honor award in 2010, Moreno has been recognized for his contributions to urban development, receiving the Foresight Medal of the French Academy of Architecture (2019), the Obel Award (2021), and the UN Habitat Scroll of Honour Award (2022). His notable publicantions include "Resilient and Sustainable Cities" and "From the Global City to the 15 Minute City."
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