SPECIFIC

In the context of promoting sustainable urban mobility, public health, and social inclusion, the 15-minute city (15MC) concept has great potential. However, implementing it in low-density areas can be challenging and may increase social inequalities. To address this issue, a proposed project aims to co-create a tool for tailoring the 15MC concept to low-density settings in small and medium-sized European cities. Transition experiments focused on cycling in five cities - Bellinzona, Bristol, Graz, Maastricht, and Poznan - will be conducted. The project also involves creating a transnational meta-lab to generalize lessons learned from individual cities. The SPECIFIC tool will help practitioners reimagine and repurpose low-density areas into cycling-friendly zones that enable people from diverse backgrounds to fulfil their daily needs.