@article{10902/35573,
year = {2024},
month = {10},
url = {https://hdl.handle.net/10902/35573},
abstract = {The concept of the "x-minute city" emphasises connected, mixed-use, and functionally dense urban areas where residents can access most daily necessities within a short walk or bike ride. By promoting proximity to essential destinations and sustainable transport options, this approach reduces the need for extensive travel and minimises environmental impact. This paper analyses the readiness of cities to function as x-minute cities and identifies necessary interventions. Using a reproducible and scalable methodology based on open data and software, the study assesses the accessibility of key urban amenities within specified timeframes. Cumulative accessibility metrics are calculated for different destination categories, considering both walking and cycling. In the case of Seville, accessibility requirements outlined in policy documents are already met for many essential services, particularly public facilities. The study identifies neighbourhoods that excel in accessibility and others that require improvement in adhering to x-minute city principles. The methodology and findings can inform planning and policy decisions in other cities, guiding efforts to enhance amenity provision, test accessibility scenarios, and target intervention areas.},
organization = {This research was partially supported by Grant SUM + Cloud, funded by the Ministerio de Asuntos Económicos y Transformación Digital, and by the European Union–NextGenerationEU/PRTR. The University of Cantabria received a grant co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund through the ERDF Operational Programme 2021–2027 of Cantabria through the “Aid for research projects with high industrial potential of technological agents of excellence for industrial competitiveness TCNIC” line of subsidies.},
publisher = {MDPI},
publisher = {Land, 2024, 13(10), 1656},
title = {The X-minute city: analysing accessibility to essential daily destinations by active mobility in Seville},
author = {Radics, Miklos and Christidis, Panayotis and Alonso Oreña, Borja and Dell´Olio, Luigi},
}