Utrecht Nearby - the Ten Minute City
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12:30 Introduction - Professor Husam AlWaer, University of Dundee, Urban Design Group Executive
12:40 Presentation Sannek van Wijk, Municipality of Utrecht
13:20 Q&A
13:40 Close
About the Utrecht Ten Minute City Programme
for further information please view the Vision for Utrecht 2040
The Utrecht Ten Minute City program is a key part of Utrecht's broader urban planning strategy, aiming to create a more livable and sustainable city.
Core Principles:
- Decentralized Services: The program focuses on ensuring that essential services and amenities are accessible within a 10-minute walk or bike ride from residents' homes. This includes things like:
- Grocery stores
- Schools
- Parks and green spaces
- Healthcare facilities
- Cultural and recreational activities
- Reduced Car Dependency: By making local amenities easily accessible, the program aims to reduce the need for car travel, promoting walking, cycling, and public transport.
- Enhanced Livability: The goal is to create more vibrant and connected neighborhoods, fostering a stronger sense of community and improving quality of life.
- Sustainability: The program aligns with Utrecht's broader sustainability goals, reducing carbon emissions and promoting a healthier environment.
The city uses a barcode graphic to help understand how land is used...
Key Aspects:
- Neighbourhood Focus: The program involves analyzing and improving the accessibility of amenities in each neighbourhood.
- Infrastructure Improvements: This may include investments in pedestrian and cycling infrastructure, as well as improvements to public transport.
- Community Engagement: The program emphasizes community participation, involving residents in the planning and implementation process.
- Data-Driven Approach: Utrecht uses data and analysis to identify areas where accessibility can be improved.
Goals and Benefits:
- Reduced traffic congestion
- Improved air quality
- Increased physical activity
- Stronger social connections
- Enhanced local economies
Further Information - See the Utrecht Spatial Strategy
About the speaker:
Sanneke van Wijk is educated as an urban planner and an urban designer. She has been working at the municipality of Utrecht since 2019, building bridges between the policy and design side of spatial planning. For the municipality of Utrecht, she has worked on the Spatial Strategy Utrecht 2040 and on the Urban Design Vision.
