The article argues that the current urban model — heavily dependent on cars, with housing far from services — is unsustainable. Instead, the author defends a shift toward proximity: compact, mixed‑use, walkable cities where daily needs (work, shopping, services, leisure) lie close to home. This proximity-based model would foster social inclusion, reduce CO₂ emissions, and increase the resilience of cities in face of climate, social and economic crises.
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