15-minute city – Genesis – inspiration – realisation. Introduction to research in a form of overview

The article serves as an introductory review to research on the concept of the fifteen-minute city, accompanied by the author’s commentary. It discusses the origins of the idea, rooted in the sustainable design movement and the New Urbanism. It presents inspirations stemming from technological advancements and socio-economic transformations. The author analyzes pilot implementations of the concept in European cities and highlights the need for further exploration in the development of the idea.