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
sustainability movement
urban movement
aimsTo improve quality of life for residents
contrastsWith rapid urbanization
standardized global city models
emphasizes balance between work and leisure
human well-being in urban planning
quality of life over economic growth speed
encourages community participation in decision-making
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
small towns
hasAlternativeName Cittaslow movement NERFINISHED
Slow Cities movement NERFINISHED
hasGoal enhance residents’ well-being
foster slower, more mindful living
promote environmental responsibility
protect local identity
inspiredBy Slow Food movement NERFINISHED
opposes excessive globalization of urban life
overly fast-paced lifestyles
promotes a relaxed pace of living
environmental sustainability
local craftsmanship
local culture
local food
local traditions
social cohesion
sustainable development
relatedTo Slow living movement NERFINISHED
localism
sustainable cities and communities
urban sustainability
scope international
targets local communities
municipal governments
values community engagement
cultural diversity
environmental stewardship
place-based identity

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Cittaslow network (historically associated with slow food and quality of life) hasAlternativeName Slow City movement
subject surface form: Cittaslow network