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The impact of COVID-19 on public space : An early review of the emerging questions - design, perceptions and inequities
Honey-Rosés, Jordi Anguelovski, Isabelle Chireh, Vincent K. Daher, Carolyn Konijnendijk van den Bosch, Cecil Litt, Jill S. Mawani, Vrushti McCall, Michael K. Orellana, Arturo Oscilowicz, Emilia
Honey-Rosés, Jordi
Anguelovski, Isabelle
Chireh, Vincent K.
Daher, Carolyn
Konijnendijk van den Bosch, Cecil
Litt, Jill S.
Mawani, Vrushti
McCall, Michael K.
Orellana, Arturo
Oscilowicz, Emilia
Abstract
Restrictions on the use of public space and physical distancing have been key policy measures to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 and protect public health. At the time of writing, one half of the world’s population has been asked to stay home and avoid many public places. What will be the long term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on public space once the restrictions have been lifted? The depth and extent of transformation is unclear, especially as it relates to the future design, use and perceptions of public space. This article aims to highlight emerging questions at the interface of COVID-19 and city design. It is possible that the COVID-19 crisis may fundamentally change our relationship with public space. In the ensuing months and years, it will be critical to study and measure these changes in order to inform urban planning and design in a post-COVID world.
Keywords
COVID-19, design, planning, public space
Date
2021
Type
Journal article
Journal
Cities & Health
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Volume
5
Issue
S1
Page Range
S263-S279
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ACU Department
Mary MacKillop Institute for Health Research
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences
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