Carlos Moreno

Carlos Moreno is a French-Colombian urban planner and researcher known for developing the "15-minute city" concept. This idea promotes creating urban environments where residents can access work, education, healthcare, shops, and leisure activities within a 15-minute walk or bike ride from their homes. Moreno aims to enhance quality of life, reduce traffic and pollution, and foster more sustainable, equitable cities. His work emphasizes localizing essential services and encouraging community-oriented urban development to improve everyday living conditions and resilience in cities globally.