Joinville City 15 minutes: questions for debate on the application of the concept in Brazilian cities.

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18829/2317-921X.2025.e58375

Keywords:

Chronourbanism, cidade policêntrica, mobilidade ativa

Abstract

The 15-minute city concept for urban planning seeks to promote greater proximity of communities to daily amenities within a 15-minute walking distance. This research sought to evaluate the classification of Joinville, Santa Catarina, as a 15-minute city. To this end, the analysis was adapted considering the available databases. The initial results show that the 15-minute city concept is mostly applied in urban areas. However, this initial simulation provided insights into specific aspects of the Brazilian reality that can be added to the debate on this contemporary concept, making the analyses more precise and contributing to the debate on the integration of public policies into urban planning.

Author Biographies

  • Samara Braun, PPGTU PUCPR

    Urban Architect. MBA in Municipal Public Management and Policies. Master in Regional Development. PhD student at PPGT PUCPR.

  • Marcel Virmond Vieira, Prefeitura de Joinville

    Urban Architect. Specialization in Urban Development and Environmental Management. MBA in Responsive Cities. Secretary of Research and Urban Planning for the City of Joinville

  • Luiza Helena Moser, UNIVILLE

    Architecture and Urbanism Student – ​​UNIVILLE.

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2026-01-02

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Joinville City 15 minutes: questions for debate on the application of the concept in Brazilian cities. RP3 - Revista de Pesquisa em Políticas Públicas, [S. l.], v. 1, n. 1, 2026. DOI: 10.18829/2317-921X.2025.e58375. Disponível em: https://periodicostestes.bce.unb.br/index.php/rp3/article/view/58375. Acesso em: 7 feb. 2026.