Some people want live in a slow city because they feel their lives are too stressful. However, a person who lives in a slow city still has business deadlines, commute times, family pressures and work schedules. If our hectic lives are our creation, then we can't necessarily slow down by living in a slow city.
Live our life calmly It means being in charge of our own schedules and making decisions that help us slow down and breathe a little easier every day.
However, while we must recognize our own responsibility to help create our own 'slow pace' of life, I am convinced that our context also plays an important role. If the cities we live in are inherently "slow" in their philosophy and politics, then this is going to permeate our lives as residents of these cities. In fact, the very basis of The philosophy of the “Slow Cities” was to contribute to improving the quality of life of the citizens of said cities.
Personally I am attracted to the very idea of living in a slow city. The shared philosophy is based on a desire to maintain the local sense of place, the city's own identity, and also make contributions that improve the quality of life of its citizens. For example, a "slow city" aims to improve and promote infrastructure for pedestrian use and alternative transportation. If my city is more accessible to me as a pedestrian, I can automatically interact with the local space on a “slower” level. Of course, this is just a small example, but it is a relevant example that can help change the fast pace of our lives.
A slow city makes it easier to live in. Not everything about a Slow City will always be slow, but the city's policy gives options for its citizens to live slowly. However, the final decision to live calmly rests with the person. Some of these cities can still lead to decisions that promote stress. But if my city helps me make a few slow decisions each day, my quality of life improves and each moment becomes richer.