Four years ago, Paris embraced the idea of the 15-minute city—the concept that you should be able to live a short walk or bike ride from work, school, stores, and other aspects of daily life.

From international diplomacy to setting benchmarks in urbanism, from investing in culture to protecting a rich mix of independent businesses, Paris has become a hothouse for fresh thinking. That’s why ...

Expectedly, Paris made the grade given all the efforts that have gone into turning the French capital into the model 15-minute city. As the name goes, it means that people in cities find all ...