We live in an age when the most unobjectionable and necessary ideas for progress can give rise to paranoia and fear. If the most innocuous, unoriginal possible idea can fuel paranoia, how can we hope to have a sensible discussion about the future of our places?
It’s another scare tactic scape goat for the right wing.
I live in Canada and from my anecdotal experience we had a group protesting 15 minute cities pop up where I live. (our city has tons of sprawl. Very impractical to get around without a vehicle of some sort).
They ended up just making everyone aware of the concept and there seems to be more support for 15 minute cities and redefining zoning laws now. So hopefully things continue to improve