Sustainable Urban Development in the Post-Pandemic Era: Smart Shenzhen based on the 15-Minute City Concept

Abstract

In the face of the pandemic, there has been a global focus on urban planning and sustainability. These have attracted attention in innovative cities. The 15-Minute City approach aims to address the COVID-19 pandemic, enhance urban sustainability, and encourage citizen involvement in urban planning and management. In 2018, the municipality of Milan launched the Fifteen Minute City project. The project aims to redefine the use of streets and public spaces, encourage cycling and walking, and reshape neighborhoods. By studying the success of Milan's 15-minute City, this paper aims to deeply analyze the necessary factors for the successful implementation of the 15-minute plan based on the Notice of Shenzhen Municipal Bureau of Commerce on printing and distributing the Implementation Plan for the Pilot City Construction of Shenzhen Quarter Hour Convenient Living Circle. This paper will establish causal connections between the variables within the plan and propose strategies for mitigating the identified risks. Additionally, the document will present a fair and objective evaluation of the plan's consequences, along with practical suggestions for future execution. The paper highlights the importance of community involvement in urban planning and emergency management by examining key initiatives in Shenzhen, such as the implementation of digital technologies, green transport policies, community support, and public education. The research provides valuable lessons for both Shenzhen and other cities on sustainable development and infection management and highlights the need for community collaboration and public participation.