"15-minute city" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: 15-minute cities [plural]
Etymology: Coined by Colombian-French urbanist Carlos Moreno. Etymology templates: {{coin|en|Q2939411|nocat=1}} Coined by Colombian-French urbanist Carlos Moreno Head templates: {{en-noun|head=15-minute city}} 15-minute city (plural 15-minute cities)
  1. (urban studies) A city in which most daily necessities and services are located within an easily reachable 15-minute walk or bike ride from any point. Categories (topical): Fifteen, Urban studies Translations (Translations): ville du quart d’heure [feminine] (French)
    Sense id: en-15-minute_city-en-noun-mxYgN8ZF Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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