In the article and podcast titled “The 15-Minute City Hosts the Global Games,” Karen Christensen discusses the upcoming Paris Olympics and its innovative urban planning approach with Carlos Moreno. The conversation highlights Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo’s efforts to leverage the Games as a platform to demonstrate sustainable urban living, focusing on low-carbon infrastructure, vibrant local economies, and improved social integration. Carlos Moreno emphasizes the importance of creating walkable communities, reducing CO2 footprints, and fostering local jobs and activities. The podcast also addresses the challenges and resistance to this significant shift in urban planning, offering insights into how cities globally can adopt similar models.
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