Edmonton city council has approved the district policies and plans to develop 15-minute cities in 14 neighbourhoods.
The first goal of the initiative is to have residents rely on public transit or walking and biking for 50 percent of trips, and to create neighbourhoods where residents can “access their daily needs within a 15-minute walk, roll or transit trip,” according to a report in the Oct. 2 Edmonton city council agenda.
The second goal is to have 50 percent of new housing units added through infill around the city.
The city says these measures will contribute in “achieving Edmonton’s climate goals.”
Council voted during the meeting to approve the plans, with nine councillors voting in favour and four voting against….