The 15-minute city concept promotes proximity, accessibility and decarbonisation — but it largely
overlooks the specific mobility needs and aspirations of adolescents aged 14–18 transitioning
into adulthood.
HANGOUT addresses this gap head-on. Through comparative research across four European cities,
Urban Living Labs in Lisbon and Holbæk, and
open-source digital tools, the project puts young people at the centre of planning processes.
Our core research question: How can
adolescent-inclusive urban mobility systems support sustainable transitions and strengthen young
people's engagement in shaping their cities?
Background research, adolescent mobility data collection, governance mapping and benchmarking
of policies and urban systems across four cities.
M1 – M16
Urban Living Labs in Lisbon and Holbæk, participatory workshops with adolescents, and
development of the HANGOUT Atlas and Policy Toolkit.
M13 – M34
Engagement with the DUT Knowledge Hub, policy briefs, peer-reviewed publications, and open
data to support cities across Europe and beyond.
M1 – M36
