Sustainable Cities and Society,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
97, P. 104743 - 104743
Published: June 28, 2023
This
research
investigates
the
relationship
between
COVID-19
and
urban
factors
in
Tokyo.
To
understand
spread
dynamics
of
COVID-19,
study
examined
53
variables
(including
population
density,
socio-economic
status,
housing
conditions,
transportation,
land
use)
municipalities
Tokyo
prefecture.
Using
spatial
models,
analysed
patterns
predictors
infection
rates.
The
findings
revealed
that
cases
were
concentrated
central
Tokyo,
with
clustering
levels
decreasing
after
outbreaks.
rates
higher
areas
a
greater
density
retail
stores,
restaurants,
health
facilities,
workers
those
sectors,
public
transit
use,
telecommuting.
However,
household
crowding
was
negatively
associated.
also
found
telecommuting
rate
strongest
according
to
regression
model
time-fixed
effects,
which
had
best
validation
stability.
study's
results
could
be
useful
for
researchers
policymakers,
particularly
because
Japan
have
unique
circumstances,
as
there
no
mandatory
lockdown
during
pandemic.
Land,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(2), P. 512 - 512
Published: Feb. 20, 2023
The
15-minute
city
concept
was
introduced
as
a
post-COVID
strategy
to
support
more
sustainable
recovery
from
the
pandemic
and
develop
complete,
climate-sensitive,
resilient
neighborhoods.
This
review
examines
key
neighborhood
planning
movements
identify
origins
of
concept.
These
include
garden
city,
unit
plan,
modernist
urbanism,
post-modern
eco-urbanism,
which
have
emerged
since
late
19th
century.
results
study
show
that
has
ten
basic
characteristics:
proximity,
density,
diversity,
mixed-use,
modularity,
adaptability,
flexibility,
human-scale
design,
connectivity,
digitalization.
been
successful
in
advancing
theoretical
debates
on
urbanism.
However,
some
criticisms
past
also
apply
city.
Similar
follows
philosophy
physical
determinism,
setting
goals
without
specifying
how
or
by
what
means
they
will
be
achieved.
At
this
point,
one
can
only
speculate
about
future
A
detailed
real-world
applications
is
needed
before
thoroughly
discuss
its
strengths
weaknesses.
Cities,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
135, P. 104220 - 104220
Published: Feb. 1, 2023
Covid-19
has
dramatically
changed
life
in
cities
across
the
globe.
What
remains
uncertain
is
how
national
policies
and
appeals
to
comply
with
suggested
rules
translate
changes
behaviour
of
citizens
urban
areas.
This
lack
local
knowledge
leaves
policy
makers
planners
few
clues
as
determinants
social
resilience
during
protracted
crises
like
a
pandemic.
Methods
are
required
measure
capacity
people
conduct
routine
activities
without
risking
exposure
prevalent
disease,
particularly
for
those
most
vulnerable
health
crisis.
By
spanning
fields
resilience,
human
geography,
mobility
studies
behavioural
sciences,
this
study
explores
Using
public
participation
GIS
online
platform,
we
observe
citizen
within
spaces
Inhabitants
from
three
districts
Dutch
city
mapped
their
activity
routines
lockdown
period
year
before
Spatio-temporal
analysis
reveals
clustering
into
what
describe
'activity
bubbles'.
We
reflect
on
influence
space
these
assess
contribution
exploratory
research
methodology
gaining
insights
change.
Implications
planning
theory
discussed.
Sustainable Cities and Society,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
75, P. 103262 - 103262
Published: Aug. 13, 2021
In
Spain,
the
COVID-19
confinement
was
carried
out
in
spring
of
2020.
All
non-essential
activities
were
temporarily
suspended.
This
brought
with
it
adaptation
to
home
office
(telework),
still
emerging
Europe,
and
more
Spain.
Although
response
general
has
been
positive,
conditions
which
families
have
subjected
telework
cannot
be
considered
normal.
this
context,
an
online
survey
requested
find
experience
confined
households
relation
dwelling
satisfaction
following
new
needs
lockdown.
The
data
obtained
on
workspace
perception
its
adequacy
studied
Madrid,
stratified
by
gender
average
income,
for
a
sample
256
people
teleworking
or
studying.
results
showed
that
spaces
insufficient
third
households,
no
significant
relationship
most
socioeconomic
variables,
nor
characteristics.
variables
related
inadequacy
were:
number
who
work
study
at
home;
lack
exclusive
teleworking;
availability
digital
resources.
also
depended
qualities
space,
as
size,
furniture
lighting,
among
others.
