A comparative study of two urban planning models: The linear city model and the 15-minute city model

Abstract

People have been exploring the perfect layout of a city since the birth of the first human settlement, it is not only a matter of aesthetics, but a complex and delicate subject. In modern cities, multiple city planning models have been proposed and experimented by city-planners, since an effective model can help the government to manage the flow of people, money and resources. In recent years, the concept of a 15-minute city has gained more and more popularity, while another hot topic is the linear city, both of them are supported by scholars, hoping that they may solve some of todays urban problems like inequality and pollution. This article considers the two models from four different aspects, namely environment, health, wealth and growth potential, comparative analysis is carried out to measure each models ability, evaluation of the feasibility of each model in practice is also made. Finally, a suggestion regarding how to support the implementation of the two models is made, a direction for further supportive research is also provided.

Evaluation of the New European Bauhaus in Urban Plans by Land Use Occurrence Indicators: A Case Study in Rijeka, Croatia

“…Numerical values of the reach of necessary facilities have always been explored under the platform of inclusivity and sustainability [56]. Different contexts carry different topographies, so research on the city of Rijeka examines models of a sustainable and inclusive "15-minute city" not based on generic geometric forms [57]. The NEB "calls on all of us to imagine and build a sustainable and inclusive future," where inclusivity is defined as "encouraging a dialogue across cultures, disciplines, genders and ages" [4,45].…”

“…By reducing the repeated occurrence of the same types of facilities, space can be freed up for the integration of missing or deficient types of PSN in urban areas, promoting affordability and accessibility of spaces for public and social needs in the city. In terms of enabling the functioning of a "15-minute city," attention should also be paid to the 15-minute walking radii, as such accessibility of neighborhood reach within 1200 m [11,56,57] is not provided everywhere, indicating an uneven decentralization of central municipal functions. Additionally, indicators of the city's approach to groups requiring special care highlight the accumulation of public and social facilities in the city center (Stari Grad) over several years.…”

“…It is certain that a certain part of the buildings of the former military barracks (Kampus) could have been reconstructed, renovated, and repurposed for university programs. Simultaneously, brownfield areas (Benčić and Stari Grad) recognized the importance of architectural heritage and within the existing frameworks of reconstruction interventions, exceptional spaces were created that fully meet contemporary standards of architectural excellence [56,57]. Architectural excellence in all its segments, as well as its achievement through the application of the NEB platform, has been analyzed through several recent studies [67,68].…”