I’ve bought many books that looked interesting, only to give up half-way and pass them on. Only a few books end up carefully read (and re-read) all the way to the end, with page markers and highlighted text throughout.

“The 15 Minute City” by Carlos Moreno is a wonderfully readable book full of real-world case studies in multiple different countries around the world. Each showing significant real-world improvements. All supported by indepth theory and research over time by Carlos and his team. It’s rare that books covering urban planning, economic development, reducing climate impact and mathematical modeling of cities are so practical and easy to read. It’s even more rare that a book like this would leave you feeling optimistic that you can do something practical in your own community. Carlos managed to do all that in one book.

In case you need further encouragement, here’s what my book looks like:

Buy it. Read it. You’ll thank yourself (and Carlos!) afterwards. No wonder Carlos is winning so many awards!