What is "Slow City"?

Slow city refers to:

1. The total population of slow city should not exceed 50,000.

2. Slow cities must post "snail" signs on all public facilities and as many private facilities as possible to advocate the concept of "slow life" with intuitive formalism.

3. Slow cities must restrict the use of cars, and the speed of cars on urban streets must not exceed 20km/h.

4. Slow City must have a noise management system, with as few billboards and neon lights as possible.

Extended information:

In Slow City, there are more spaces for people to walk, more green spaces for people to relax, and more convenient businesses for people to entertain and enjoy. There are more squares for people to interact.

In addition, they also advocate the removal of unsightly billboards, neon lights, and urban wires, limit the speed of cars and ban car horns, promote harmonious neighborly communication, and hope that people will have more time to pay attention. Family and children’s education.

Usually, these so-called "slow cities" stipulate that there is no parking in the city, only pedestrian areas. Furthermore, fast food cannot be sold in the city, including chain stores and supermarkets such as McDonald's and Starbucks. Also, there are no neon lights in the city, and stores are closed on Thursdays and Sundays.

Baidu Encyclopedia—Slow City