Conspiracy theorists have 'fundamentally misunderstood' the 15-minute city, expert claims 

The 15-minute city concept means sustainable community growth that would allow people to be able to work, socialise, go to school, access healthcare, and exercise within a 15-minute walk, cycle, or bus and train journey from their homes.

Conspiracy theorist critics of the 15-minute city concept have fundamentally misunderstood what it means, one of Ireland's leading climate scientists has said.

Maynooth University professor of geography and climate change Peter Thorne said critics suggesting people would be "prisoners" within such a city are absurdly wrong, and that it means having "nice and livable environments for individuals" to enjoy a full life locally.