SPATIOTEMPO
Spatio-temporal conditions in 15-minute cities: Exploring the use case of time offices
Funded by the DUT Programme
Aim
SPATIOTEMPO aims to expand 15-minute Cities by integrating urban rhythms and time-oriented strategies. At the heart of this effort is the recognition of temporal infrastructures – often invisible yet fundamental that govern how people navigate space and time differently.
Objectives
1.
We investigate how time policies and temporal infrastructures, supported by time offices and initiatives, can enhance 15-Minute City outcomes, particularly in mobility, sustainability, care, and health.
2.
Using innovative mixed-method and co-creation approaches, we identify the spatio-temporal needs of diverse population groups (e.g., gender, age, class, and dis-ability). This helps cities design more inclusive and responsive urban environments that reflect different lifestyles, accessibility needs, and daily rhythms.
3.
SPATIOTEMPO develops a framework for transferring and adapting key elements of spatio-temporal planning to different urban contexts. It identifies the principles, practices, and contextual factors needed to support implementation across diverse cities.
3 urban contexts
Bolzano
(Italy) – a multilingual city with a long-established and institutionalised time office beauty and resilience.
Barcelona
(Spain) – a pioneer of the superblock model with recognized expertise in gender planning and an established municipal time office(r).
Vienna
(Austria) – known for its long-standing commitment to gender planning and currently implementing its first superblock.
Partners
The project unites seven institutions from Barcelona, Bolzano, and Vienna across academia and local government.
Team
Our consortium brings together an interdisciplinary team of economists, anthropologists, sociologists, and eco-social designers. Adopting a transdisciplinary approach, the project engages urban policymakers, planners, and other public stakeholders to bridge research, policy, and practice.
