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Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Stories that matter, from the heart of the East River.

RI DAILY

Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Reporting Roosevelt Island since sunrise.

15-Minute City

Will 15-Minute Cities Happen in the Real World?

For a long time, cities have been places of hustle and bustle. People rush from place to place to get what they need. But what if it didn’t have to be that way? Will 15-minute cities happen? Imagine being able…

What is a 15-Minute City? How to Tell If You’re Living in One

The term “15-minute city” was coined by French urbanist, Claude Grunitzky. It refers to a city where everything one needs is within a 15-minute walk, bike or public transit ride away. The idea is that by living in a 15-minute…