The neighbourhood built environment and outdoor physical activity during the COVID-19 pandemic
Public health authorities encourage outdoor activity while physical distancing during the pandemic, but could the built form of cities and neighbourhoods support outdoor activity during COVID-19?
Recreating a therapeutic blue urban space: the restoration of the Triton Fountain in Valletta, Malta
Looking at city water features as therapeutic blue urban spaces. Based on the architectural redesign of a water fountain in Valetta Malta. We studied its restoration and conservation to understand its potential influence as a therapeutic blue urban space in the public realm.
How did people use Frankfurt Mainkai riverfront in Germany during a road closure experiment and coronavirus lockdown?
Year-long road closure to Mainkai riverfront in Frankfurt demonstrated more active public space usage, especially during COVID-19 lockdown. Our study looks at the +45% cyclists, +20% pedestrians and + 1150% children cycling on the street.
The ways in which COVID-19 could (and should?) change city building
How will COVID19 change our relationship with public space and the future of city design? We outline the key ways in which city planning and the design of public space may change as a result of the COVID19 pandemic.