Canada presents 15-minute city concept at WUF13

Canada"s experience in urban planning and development was presented at WUF13.

According to Report, the Canadian case studies were introduced by Michael Oram, a specialist at the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.

The key elements of the Canadian presentation included:

The 15-minute city model - the experience of Toronto and Vancouver in creating neighborhoods where all essential infrastructure, including workplaces, retail outlets, educational institutions, and green spaces, is located within walking distance, thereby reducing dependence on private cars;

Climate adaptation initiatives - projects involving green roofs, efficient drainage systems, and the adaptation of urban infrastructure to extreme weather conditions;

Affordable and inclusive housing - approaches aimed at integrating social housing into modern residential developments without creating isolated urban outskirts.

It should be noted that more than 40,000 participants from 182 countries registered for the forum, which will continue until May 22.