[MonkeyMalarky]

The recent manufactured outrage and conspiracy theories over 15-minute cities is astounding though. From where did it come? Why? I used to live in a 15-minute city. It was awesome! People from all over the world gush at how great it is when they visit. And it's supposed to be a bad thing? Wow.

[nicbou]

If you're used to be part of the recreationally remote, the idea of not having ample space to yourself feels weird. Some people are used to having a backyard, a garage, and lots of space to spare, however useless it is to them, and unsustainable in general.

The benefits of living in the city are a lot less obvious. Some people perceive it as a cramped space where you're forced to endure the company of strangers.

If their lifestyle wasn't subsidized by city dwellers, and causing all sorts of negative externalities, I'd say "to each their own".

[remarkEon]

I must be out of the loop.

What is a "15-minutes city"? What is the outrage?

Edit: was an easy google. [1]

>While many cities have implemented policies along the 15-minute city concept, disagreement remains over whether the model benefits residents. Critics point out that the creation of dense, walkable cores like a 15-minute neighborhood often leads to gentrification and displacement. Further, price increases, like those associated with gentrification, could be harmful to marginalized groups like people with disabilities, forcing move-outs.[53] Similarly, as the concept's origin is largely European, critics have argued that implementing the model could be colonialist and perpetuate harm to marginalized communities.

Yeah, the "outrage" is a gaslighting exercise.

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/15-minute_city