Slow City movement
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The Slow City movement is an international initiative that encourages towns to improve residents’ quality of life by embracing local culture, sustainable development, and a relaxed pace of living.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
international initiative
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sustainability movement ⓘ urban movement ⓘ |
| aimsTo | improve quality of life for residents ⓘ |
| contrastsWith |
rapid urbanization
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standardized global city models ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
balance between work and leisure
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human well-being in urban planning ⓘ quality of life over economic growth speed ⓘ |
| encourages |
community participation in decision-making
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pedestrian-friendly planning ⓘ preservation of historic heritage ⓘ public spaces for social interaction ⓘ reduction of light pollution ⓘ reduction of noise pollution ⓘ reduction of traffic congestion ⓘ support for local businesses ⓘ sustainable mobility ⓘ use of renewable energy ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
human-scale urban development
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small towns ⓘ |
| hasAlternativeName |
Cittaslow movement
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Slow Cities movement NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasGoal |
enhance residents’ well-being
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foster slower, more mindful living ⓘ promote environmental responsibility ⓘ protect local identity ⓘ |
| inspiredBy | Slow Food movement NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| opposes |
excessive globalization of urban life
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overly fast-paced lifestyles ⓘ |
| promotes |
a relaxed pace of living
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environmental sustainability ⓘ local craftsmanship ⓘ local culture ⓘ local food ⓘ local traditions ⓘ social cohesion ⓘ sustainable development ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Slow living movement
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localism ⓘ sustainable cities and communities ⓘ urban sustainability ⓘ |
| scope | international ⓘ |
| targets |
local communities
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municipal governments ⓘ |
| values |
community engagement
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cultural diversity ⓘ environmental stewardship ⓘ place-based identity ⓘ |
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Cittaslow network (historically associated with slow food and quality of life)
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Slow City movement
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Cittaslow network