15-minute cities are a conspiracy "fact"
I'm posting this for the video at the end. Be sure to watch it. 15-minute cities are a conspiracy "fact" Through public hearings, the democratic process allows citizens in Edmonton a say in decisions that affect their lives. Lawmakers say that's "frustrating." Edmonton City Council held four days of discussions this spring as part of the city’s district planning overhaul to accommodate millions of new residents. A public hearing has one job: to allow the general public to give testimony on a proposed issue or action. Those in charge may not like what they hear, but they are supposed to receive comments, questions, and concerns from their constituents. At a late June public hearing in Edmonton, Alberta, nearly 100 citizens signed up to voice their thoughts on the city’s new district planning program, otherwise known as “15-minute districts.” Most of the speakers expressed criticisms of the plan, including environmental management concerns, impact on hous