The Newsmakers

Are 15-minute cities feasible?

15-minute cities have become a hotly debated topic among experts, with some arguing that it offers a path towards a more sustainable and eco-friendly future. However, critics contend that it poses a threat to personal liberties, and could potentially result in the kind of authoritarian control depicted in popular dystopian novels like "The Hunger Games." Guests: Carlton Reid Journalist David Campbell Bannerman Chairman of The Freedom Association Joe McReynolds Urbanist

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