The 15-minute city model is a multicomplex urban design concept in which community residents can enjoy convenient, fast and comfortable community services within a 15-minute walk from their homes. Shanghai is the first city in China to promote the idea of the 15-minute community life circle (15-minute CLC) and has implemented pilot projects since 2019 with plans recently announced to develop 100 more CLCs over the next three years.

The 15-minute city concept is of great significance to the health of residents and the sustainable development of cities. The outbreak of Covid has highlighted the importance of a more complex community function. AmCham Shanghai's Real Estate, Design & Construction Committee will host a session on Wednesday, August 10, 10-11:30 am to discuss how 15-minute CLC in China will influence the future of urban planning and architecture design, and what the property industry should understand about this government-backed initiative.

Wang Lan, head of the Healthy City Lab and deputy dean, professor and doctoral advisor at the College of Architecture and Urban Planning, Tongji University and Todd Pilgreen, Managing Director of Gensler, will guide the audience through the concept of 15-minute CLC and share their views and practices. The meeting will be held both online and in person at the AmCham office.