Urban Change in Cities During the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Analysis of the Nexus of Factors from Around the World
5th International Symposium on New Metropolitan Perspectives, NMP 2022
; 482 LNNS:1048-1058, 2022.
Article
in English
| Scopus | ID: covidwho-2048026
ABSTRACT
This research is concerned with understanding the context of influences the COVID-19 pandemic had/has on urban change in cities. It focuses on understanding the nexus of relations through which the pandemic impacted the urban space, urban place and public realm;specifically, the economic, environmental, social, human behavior, administrative and health factors. Using a mixed-methods approach and examples from around the world, an analysis was conducted to highlight the most important factors influencing urban change as a result of the pandemic. The research concluded that there are a multitude of direct and indirect connections between the factors that resulted in long-term and short-term impact on urban change and public realm. An understanding of this nexus of factors constitutes an important and essential step in creating more comprehensive and responsive urban planning/design policies. Thus, mitigating any undesirable urban change and better governing the public realm during similar situations and pandemics in the future. © 2022, The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG.
Full text:
Available
Collection:
Databases of international organizations
Database:
Scopus
Language:
English
Journal:
5th International Symposium on New Metropolitan Perspectives, NMP 2022
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Similar
MEDLINE
...
LILACS
LIS