The urban planning concept of 15-minute cities emerged to promote convenience, sustainability and community. This city design focuses on daily necessities such as work, shopping, education, healthcare and leisure being accessible within 15 minutes through active or public transportation.

However, controversies and conspiracies have emerged around the concept. Separate fact from fiction for 15-minute cities in this podcast. Find out a few takeaways, including:

• How can 15-minute cities address accessibility?

• How will it impact the region's economy?

• What are common conspiracy theories around 15-minute cities?

Hosted by Dallas Gislason and Ben Wagg (SIPP), our panelists included:

• Carrie Smart | Architect, Cascadia Architects

• Ray Straatsma | Principal Consultant, RStreets Urban Strategies

• Cameron Scott | Manager of Community Planning, District of Saanich