Hundreds of people attended a special meeting in Essex County, New York, where they believed officials were going to discuss 15-minute cities - a concept which is not part of the county's plans. However, officials quickly cut the meeting short due to the large turnout and revealed that the concept is not actually part of the plan. Some residents have developed conspiracy theories about the concept, believing it to be a form of government control. However, research shows that the concept is aimed at making it easier for people to access their needs within a short distance - something which is beneficial environmentally and socially.

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