One-third of Canadians are aware of the 15-minute city concept which has been implemented in some municipalities around the world, according to a poll done by Research Co. .“Awareness of the 15-minute city concept is highest in Alberta (41%), where the City of Edmonton has discussed the matter prominently in recent weeks,” said Research Co. President Mario Canseco in a press release. .“The proportion of informed residents is lower in British Columbia (37%), Ontario (36%), Quebec (32%), Saskatchewan and Manitoba (29%), and Atlantic Canada (22%).”.The City of Edmonton said in January it wants to be a 15-minute city for residents. .READ MORE: 15-minute city project is preparing to help Edmonton reach 1.25 million people."When I envision an Edmonton for everyone, I picture a city whose form makes the lives of people living in it easier,” said Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi. .“I picture neighbourhoods designed to reduce energy consumption for all, and I think of vibrant communities with active streets and citizens.” .The poll said 57% of Canadians have not heard about 15-minute cities, while 9% were unsure. .It said 63% of them support them. There are 16% who oppose them, and 22% are undecided. .Canadians aged 18 to 34 were more likely to be in favour of 15-minute cities (66%) than those aged 55 and over (60%) and 35 to 54 (51%). .Among Canadians who were aware of the concept, the poll said support rises to 72% and opposition jumps to 23%. .Respondents to the poll were asked about the possibility of five outcomes if 15-minute cities were implemented in their communities. .Majorities of Canadians said they will lead to a reduction in the use of personal automobiles (63%) and an increase in mental health and well-being of residents (53%). .For more than two-fifths of Canadians, it will bring an increase in government surveillance and control. There were 37% who expect a reduction in personal freedoms and 27% foresee residents being fined for leaving their home districts. .Concordia University student Alexa Posa organized a protest in Edmonton on Whyte Avenue against 15-minute cities in February. .READ MORE: Yegunited protests 15 minute cities in Edmonton.Posa said she is worried about her future growing up in a society with how the world is looking today.."It’s our future that’s slowly being destroyed," she said..The poll was conducted online from March 18 to 20 among 1,000 Canadian adults. It has a margin of error of +/- 3.1 percentage points, 19 times out of 20.
One-third of Canadians are aware of the 15-minute city concept which has been implemented in some municipalities around the world, according to a poll done by Research Co. .“Awareness of the 15-minute city concept is highest in Alberta (41%), where the City of Edmonton has discussed the matter prominently in recent weeks,” said Research Co. President Mario Canseco in a press release. .“The proportion of informed residents is lower in British Columbia (37%), Ontario (36%), Quebec (32%), Saskatchewan and Manitoba (29%), and Atlantic Canada (22%).”.The City of Edmonton said in January it wants to be a 15-minute city for residents. .READ MORE: 15-minute city project is preparing to help Edmonton reach 1.25 million people."When I envision an Edmonton for everyone, I picture a city whose form makes the lives of people living in it easier,” said Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi. .“I picture neighbourhoods designed to reduce energy consumption for all, and I think of vibrant communities with active streets and citizens.” .The poll said 57% of Canadians have not heard about 15-minute cities, while 9% were unsure. .It said 63% of them support them. There are 16% who oppose them, and 22% are undecided. .Canadians aged 18 to 34 were more likely to be in favour of 15-minute cities (66%) than those aged 55 and over (60%) and 35 to 54 (51%). .Among Canadians who were aware of the concept, the poll said support rises to 72% and opposition jumps to 23%. .Respondents to the poll were asked about the possibility of five outcomes if 15-minute cities were implemented in their communities. .Majorities of Canadians said they will lead to a reduction in the use of personal automobiles (63%) and an increase in mental health and well-being of residents (53%). .For more than two-fifths of Canadians, it will bring an increase in government surveillance and control. There were 37% who expect a reduction in personal freedoms and 27% foresee residents being fined for leaving their home districts. .Concordia University student Alexa Posa organized a protest in Edmonton on Whyte Avenue against 15-minute cities in February. .READ MORE: Yegunited protests 15 minute cities in Edmonton.Posa said she is worried about her future growing up in a society with how the world is looking today.."It’s our future that’s slowly being destroyed," she said..The poll was conducted online from March 18 to 20 among 1,000 Canadian adults. It has a margin of error of +/- 3.1 percentage points, 19 times out of 20.
