US Defense Department Embraces 15 Minute City Urban Model
The United States Department of Defense has endorsed the 15-minute city concept to improve walkable and bikeable access to essential urban resources.
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The United States Department of Defense has endorsed the 15-minute city urban planning model, CleanTechnica reported. United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth supports the model, which focuses on providing walkable and bikeable access to basic services and community resources. [1][2]
According to CleanTechnica, the Defense Department adopted the concept using research courtesy of Rutgers University. The framework provides local access to daily necessities without requiring long vehicular commutes. [1]
The 15-minute city is an urban design strategy where daily needs, including healthcare, education, shopping, work, and leisure, are reachable within a 15-minute walk, public transit ride, or bicycle trip. The approach aims to decrease reliance on personal cars, improve overall quality of life, and foster sustainable living. [3]
Hegseth is an Army veteran and former television personality who has served as the 29th United States secretary of defense since 2025. [2]
In short
- The United States Department of Defense has endorsed the 15-minute city framework.
- CleanTechnica reported that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth supports the urban planning model.
- The 15-minute city concept targets access to essential services within 15 minutes by walking, cycling, or transit.
Sources
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- [1]“War” Secretary Pete Hegseth Endorses 15 Minute City ModelCleanTechnica, 8h ago (the report this story comes from)
Background
- [2]Pete Hegseth on Wikipedia
- [3]15-minute city on Wikipedia
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