The 15-Minute City: Mexico City (Mexico)

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https://doi.org/10.37230/CyTET.2024.220.2

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Mobility, Commuting, Proximity, Urban models, Mexico City

Abstract

The 15-minute city presents economic viability issues regarding its implementation in metropolitan areas since the infrastructure required to meet the residents' needs demands a careful consideration of factors such as access to affordable housing, equitable distribution of services, and regional mobility. Using origin-destination data from mobile phones in the Metropolitan Area of Mexico City, we demonstrate that individuals, on average, dedicate over 54 minutes commuting to their daily activities. While the aforementioned model has its benefits and can promote a more sustainable and community-centered lifestyle, it also poses challenges in terms of implementing at a metropolitan scale regarding its economic viability and social equity.

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2024-06-21

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Valenzuela-Aguilera, A., & Romero-Tecua, G. (2024). The 15-Minute City: Mexico City (Mexico). Ciudad Y Territorio Estudios Territoriales, 56(220). https://doi.org/10.37230/CyTET.2024.220.2

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Vol. 56 No. 220 (2024): CyTET Monográfico Escenarios para el espacio público de la movilidad urbana

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