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most citedA universal framework for inclusive 15-minute cities

126 citations · 133 across the 12 of their papers we have counts for

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12 papers

physics.soc-ph2026

Human adaptive variability stabilises collective traffic dynamics

Shirui Zhou, Ching Jin, Junfang Tian +5

Automated systems are often designed on the assumption that replacing human behavioural variability with precise, uniform algorithmic control improves collective performance. In au…

physics.soc-ph2026

The Moving Target of Urban Equity: Spatiotemporal Demand and Double Disadvantage in Hefei, China

Shirui Zhou, Matteo Bruno, Mattia Mazzoli +5

Equitable access to essential urban services is a pillar of modern planning, yet most accessibility models rely strictly on static residential locations, ignoring how demand shifts…

physics.soc-ph2026

Car Dependency in Urban Accessibility

Bruno Campanelli, Francesco Marzolla, Matteo Bruno +2

To achieve net-zero emissions, cities must transition away from reliance on private vehicles. However, car-centric urban growth has transformed the automobile from a convenience to…

physics.soc-ph2025

Increasing accessibility by public transport benefits local economy: the effect of a new metro line in Rome

Francesco Marzolla, Bruno Campanelli, Hygor Piaget Monteiro Melo +2

This study investigates the economic impact of Metro C, a major expansion of Rome's metro system. Using a difference-in-differences (DID) approach within a multiplicative framework…

physics.soc-ph2025★ 1 cited

Proximity-based cities emit less mobility-driven CO

Francesco Marzolla, Matteo Bruno, Hygor P. M. Melo +1

In the quest for more environmentally sustainable urban areas, the concept of the 15-minute city has been proposed to encourage active mobility, primarily through walking and cycli…

physics.soc-ph2025★ 1 cited

The dimensions of accessibility: proximity, opportunities, values

Matteo Bruno, Bruno Campanelli, Hygor Piaget Monteiro Melo +2

Accessibility is essential for designing inclusive urban systems. However, the attempt to capture the complexity of accessibility in a single universal metric has often limited its…

physics.soc-ph2025

Road-Width-Aware Network Optimisation for Bike Lane Planning

Riccardo Basilone, Matteo Bruno, Hygor Piaget Monteiro Melo +2

Active mobility is becoming an essential component of the green transition in modern cities. However, the challenge of designing an efficient network of protected bike lanes withou…

physics.soc-ph2024★ 1 cited

Cities beyond proximity

Dan Hill, Matteo Bruno, Hygor Piaget Monteiro Melo +2

The concept of `proximity-based cities' has gained attention as a new urban organizational model. Most prominently, the 15-minute city contends that cities can function more effect…

physics.soc-ph2024★ 1 cited

Revealing the core-periphery structure of cities

Federica Fanelli, Hygor P. M. Melo, Matteo Bruno +1

The distribution of urban services reveals critical patterns of human activity and accessibility. Proximity to amenities like restaurants, banks, and hospitals can reduce access ba…

physics.soc-ph2024★ 1 cited

Compact 15-minute cities exhibit lower carbon intensity in urban transport

Francesco Marzolla, Matteo Bruno, Hygor Piaget Monteiro Melo +1

The 15-minute city concept, which advocates cities where essential services are accessible within a 15-minute walk or bike ride, has gained significant attention in recent years. H…

physics.soc-ph2024★ 126 cited

A universal framework for inclusive 15-minute cities

Matteo Bruno, Hygor Piaget Monteiro Melo, Bruno Campanelli +1

Proximity-based cities have attracted much attention in recent years. The 15-minute city, in particular, heralded a new vision for cities where essential services must be easily ac…

physics.soc-ph2023★ 2 cited

Time-space dynamics of income segregation: a case study of Milan's neighbourhoods

Lavinia Rossi Mori, Vittorio Loreto, Riccardo Di Clemente

Traditional approaches to urban income segregation focus on static residential patterns, often failing to capture the dynamic nature of social mixing at the neighborhood level. Lev…