Urban Planning Trends
Proximity as Policy: The Rise of Walkable Neighborhood Design in American Cities
Across the United States, a quiet but consequential transformation is underway as planners reimagine the fundamental relationship between residents and the services they depend on daily. The 15-minute city framework — rooted in the idea that every essential amenity should be reachable within a short walk or bike ride — is gaining serious traction in municipalities from Portland to Pittsburgh. This analysis examines how American planners are adapting this global concept to the distinct realities