A cohesive community is essential for coping and thriving in a changing world. The strength of a community greatly influences its members and can significantly contribute to daily life, especially during emergencies on the personal and collective levels. Municipal authorities play a crucial role in encouraging the development of a supportive and unified community. Therefore, we at Urban95 aim to transform the city into a place where every family can find its own supportive community and access relevant municipal and community services.
The “15-Minute Neighborhood” is an urban agenda (based on an international movement) that promotes access to various municipal and community services within a 15-minute walking distance of the neighborhood. We aim to address the emotional and developmental needs of toddlers and their caregivers close to home, thereby creating a supportive and inspiring environment that fosters social connections and interactions.
Over the years, and in communication with field coordinators and residents, we have mapped the municipal services needed for young children, their caregivers, and families. We work to provide a diverse range of high-quality, subsidized services accessible across all city neighborhoods. Some services are tailored to individual needs, while others are designed with a community-centered approach.
All services are designed based on principles that encourage physical, cognitive, and emotional development while strengthening the parent-child bond. Some are permanent offerings, such as innovative municipal indoor playrooms established in community centers, which provide a holistic, developmentally enriching experience for children while addressing the needs of their caregivers. Other activities are delivered through special or seasonal events held at community hubs and tailored to each local community’s unique characteristics and needs.
