What is the concept?
Our Access Hamilton strategy sets an aspiration for Hamilton Kirikiriroa to be a “20-minute city”.
This is defined as:
“A 20-minute city of compact, connected and healthy neighbourhoods in Hamilton Kirikiriroa means that people can live locally by meeting most of their daily needs* walking from their home, in pleasant surroundings and with safe, easy access to other parts of the city by biking, using micro-mobility or public transport.”**
The idea of a 20-minute city is simply one that’s easy to get around, where you and your family can easily access the services you need to work, learn, play and thrive close to where you live and have these services easily accessible without using a car. It's common sense really, and it's not a new idea.
The 20-minute city concept provides:
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The 20-minute city concept is not:
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Living locally will help Hamiltonians to access various services – especially essential ones – close to home while not necessarily relying on a private vehicle. This means Hamiltonians can experience a higher quality of life.
* daily needs may include access to the following in your compact, connected and healthy neighbourhood: Local shops and businesses (e.g. supermarket (small), butcher, grocer, bakery, café, shared workspaces), opportunities for play, open green spaces, early childhood facilities, primary schools, health services such as doctors, dentists, chemists and public transport stops.
** This definition acknowledges that the 20-minute city is a concept. We will reflect this aspiration throughout our work with our partners and our strategies, plans and activities, however it is not intended to define a standard of service delivery.