IMPLEMENTATION OF THE “15-MINUTE CITY” CONCEPT – CASE STUDY OF THE CITY OF PLESZEW

Purpose: The aim of the article is to identify the practices of implementing the assumptions of the "15-minute city” concept and the areas of its implementation by the city of Pleszew. It is the first medium-sized city in Poland that has successfully developed on the theoretical foundations of this concept. Design/methodology/approach: The methodology used in the article refers to the methodological canon of management sciences, including, among others, the methodology of qualitative research, which allows the use of the case study method. On their basis, a critical analysis of foreign and Polish literature on the concept of the “15-minute city” was conducted. The descriptive method was used to interpret and analyze the collected material. Findings: The essence and assumptions of the “15-minute city” concept were recognized. Areas of its implementation were identified using the example of a city reflecting good practice. On this basis, it was shown that the analyzed concept brings many benefits to its residents. Research limitations/implications: The presented example of the implementation of the "15-minute city” concept can serve as a model and inspiration for other smaller urban units. They, like the city under study, have a chance for sustainable urban development, the basis of which should be research into the needs and expectations of their residents. Social implications: The identified city practice contributes to focusing activities on social integration, providing support and services to groups at risk of exclusion and taking care of the overall well-being and quality of life of its residents. Originality/value: Deepening and updating knowledge on sustainable urban development based on the assumptions of the "15-minute city” concept. Popularization of activities related to the studied phenomenon.