Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Urban Design and Planning,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
176(2), P. 77 - 91
Published: March 30, 2023
The
role
of
density
in
the
spread
coronavirus
pandemic
is
among
most
critical
concerns
urban
designers
and
planners.
To
clarify
this
role,
systematic
literature
review
conducted
on
COVID-19
infection
mortality
rates
context
design
planning.
studies
were
searched
through
three
databases
including
Scopus,
PubMed,
Web
Science
March
2022
screened
reviewed
based
Preferred
Reporting
Items
for
Systematic
Reviews
Meta-Analyses
(PRISMA)
guidelines.
In
total,
58
3344
had
pre-defined
criteria.
results
categorised
into
four
sections:
population
density,
building
built
environment
factors,
sociodemographic
factors.
Finally,
directions
are
provided
future
due
to
research
gaps.
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.
Sustainable Cities and Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
104, P. 105301 - 105301
Published: Feb. 23, 2024
Numerous
studies
have
explored
influencing
factors
in
COVID-19,
yet
empirical
evidence
on
spatiotemporal
dynamics
of
COVID-19
inequalities
concerning
both
socioeconomic
and
environmental
at
an
intra-urban
scale
is
lacking.
This
study,
therefore,
focuses
neighborhood-level
spatial
the
incidences
relation
to
for
Berlin-Neukölln,
Germany,
covering
six
pandemic
periods
(March
2020
December
2021).
Spatial
Bayesian
negative
binomial
mixed-effect
models
were
employed
identify
risk
patterns
different
periods.
We
identified
that
(1)
relative
risks
varied
across
time
space,
with
sociodemographic
exerting
a
stronger
influence
over
features;
(2)
as
most
predictors,
population
migrant
backgrounds
was
positively
associated,
65
negatively
associated
incidence;
(3)
certain
neighborhoods
consistently
faced
elevated
incidence.
study
highlights
potential
structural
health
within
communities,
lower
status
higher
incidence
diverse
Our
findings
indicate
locally
tailored
interventions
citizens
are
essential
address
foster
more
sustainable
urban
environment.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Jan. 6, 2024
The
Catering
Service
Industry
(CSI)
experienced
profound
impacts
due
to
the
COVID-19
pandemic.
However,
long-term
and
multi-timepoint
analysis
using
big
data
remained
limited,
influencing
governmental
decision-making.
We
applied
Kernel
Density
Estimation,
Shannon
Diversity
Index,
Geographic
detector
explore
spatial
heterogeneity
determinants
of
CSI
in
Beijing
during
pandemic,
with
monthly
granularity.
temporal-spatial
dynamics
presented
a
"W"-shaped
trend
from
2018
2023,
pivotal
shifts
aligning
key
pandemic
stages.
Spatial
characteristics
exhibited
heterogeneity,
greater
stability
city
center
more
pronounced
peripheral
urban
zones.
Districts
facing
intricate
outbreaks
showed
lower
catering
income,
Chinese
eateries
heightened
resilience
compared
others.
displayed
strong
interconnections
living
service
sectors.
Development
each
district
was
influenced
by
economic
level,
population
distribution,
facilities
convenience,
risk
Dominant
factors
included
total
retail
sales
consumer
goods,
permanent
population,
average
Baidu
Heat
density
transportation
facilities,
infection
cases
consecutive
days
confirmed
existing.
Consequently,
we
suggested
seizing
post-pandemic
recovery
as
an
avenue
unlock
CSI's
substantial
potential,
ushering
fresh
phase
growth.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(5), P. 2005 - 2005
Published: Feb. 26, 2025
While
the
literature
has
investigated
associations
between
urban
environments
and
COVID-19
infection,
most
studies
primarily
focused
on
density
factors
early
outbreaks,
often
reporting
mixed
results.
We
examined
how
diverse
impact
cases
across
229
administrative
districts
in
South
Korea
during
Pre-Omicron
Post-Omicron
periods.
Real-time
big
data
(Wi-Fi,
GPS,
credit
card
transactions)
were
integrated
to
capture
dynamic
mobility
economic
activities.
Using
negative
binomial
regression
random
forest
modeling,
we
analyzed
within
D-variable
framework:
(e.g.,
housing
density),
diversity
land-use
mix),
design
street
connectivity),
destination
accessibility
cultural
community
facilities).
The
results
revealed
consistent
significance
of
destination-related
analytic
approaches
transmission
phases,
but
specific
varied
over
time.
Residential
population
densities
more
related
phase,
while
employment
levels
facilities
became
relevant
later
phase.
Traffic
volume
local
consumption
appeared
important,
though
their
is
not
models.
Our
findings
highlight
need
for
adaptive
planning
strategies
public
health
policies
that
consider
both
static
minimize
disease
risks
sustaining
vitality
evolving
pandemic.
