15-Minute City

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Written By Sharon Kirk

A 15-Minute City means having fresh food, shops, services, and gathering spaces within a short walk or bike ride of home. It’s key to Petaluma’s future — supporting climate action, walkability, and financial resilience.

In 2022, Petaluma was selected by the American Institute of Architects’ Sustainable Design Assessment Team (AIA SDAT) program to envision what this model could look like locally. That process brought architects, planners, and community members together to chart a path forward.

Now, Urban Chat’s 15-Minute City team is focused on turning vision into action: updating zoning, rethinking street design, and advancing policies that make daily life more connected and sustainable.

If you’d like to join the project team to assist with this climate-friendly effort, or if your group would like to see the presentation, email Dave Alden at .
Sharon Kirk

Sharon joined Urban Chat in 2017 following a spontaneous meeting with Kevin McDonnell at the Petaluma Engagement Fair (sponsored by PCRC). Her interest in Petaluma city planning stems from her years of living in vibrant, walkable cities including San Francisco and Göteborg, Sweden. Sharon assists with Urban Chat promotional activities and acts as co-chair of the Know Before You Grow educational committee. And despite her hesitation as an introvert, she occasionally hosts events.

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