Episode 1522 • • 23:43 - 27:52
1522: Boiling Ocean
15-Minute Cities, Oxford Traffic Barricades and Vandalism
The "15-minute city" urban planning concept is being implemented in cities like Oxford, UK, where traffic filters and barricades restrict car movement to encourage walking and cycling. Reports indicate widespread vandalism of these barriers by residents who view the policy as undemocratic and restrictive. Proponents at Davos argue that changing the physical environment is the easiest way to force a sustainable, car-free lifestyle.