ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(9), P. 318 - 318
Published: Sept. 4, 2024
Recently,
many
Chinese
cities
have
initiated
improvement
projects
aimed
at
enhancing
living
conditions
in
older
residential
neighborhoods.
Urban
should
be
closely
linked
to
the
needs
of
occupants
determine
“what
improve”.
Governmental
initiatives
and
various
stakeholders
involved
project
influence
impact
efforts.
The
objectives
study
are
essential
identify
factors
influencing
occupants’
satisfaction
evaluate
whether
satisfied
with
improved
old
This
conducts
a
post-occupancy
evaluation
(POE)
outdoor
spaces
neighborhoods,
focusing
on
neighborhoods
Wuxi,
China.
A
principal
component
analysis
(PCA)
was
used
residents’
efficacy
enhancements
implemented
spaces.
methodology
collecting
data
through
surveys
on-site
observations,
which
were
then
analyzed
pivotal
impacting
effectiveness
these
improvements.
results
indicated
that
had
substantial
positive
quality
life,
social
interactions,
physical
activity
levels.
Additionally,
PCA
identified
accessibility,
safety,
aesthetic
as
main
contributing
resident
satisfaction.
offers
valuable
insights
for
urban
planners
policymakers
aiming
rejuvenate
aging
districts,
emphasizing
importance
data-driven
approaches
improve
design
functionality
Nature Cities,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
1(2), P. 136 - 149
Published: Jan. 18, 2024
Abstract
The
COVID-19
pandemic
disrupted
urban
resilience
and
challenged
the
use
of
green
space
(UGS).
Previous
studies
lack
consensus
on
whether
UGS
increased
or
decreased
during
after
lockdowns
how
this
related
to
policy,
economic
conditions
types.
In
a
systematic
review,
we
screened
>3,000
articles
in
5
languages,
identifying
177
changes
60
countries.
cities
studied
show
diverging
use.
Generally,
decreases
occurred
where
policies
were
stricter
gross
domestic
product
per
capita
was
lower,
including
most
few
areas
Global
South.
All
private
gardens
60%
forests
other
natural
showed
increases,
while
77%
conducted
public
parks
indicated
global
disparity
exacerbated
pandemic,
demonstrating
need
enhance
infrastructure
for
healthy
extend
it
beyond
parks.
Urban forestry & urban greening,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
83, P. 127911 - 127911
Published: March 22, 2023
The
limited
access
to
urban
green
spaces
during
the
COVID-19
pandemic
had
a
negative
impact
on
human-nature
interaction
in
cities
and
human
well-being.
Number
of
visitors
areas,
initially
declined
due
imposed
restrictions,
was
restored
after
they
were
lifted
as
established
by
several
studies
across
globe
However,
little
is
still
known
about
changes
behavior
preferences
park
post-COVID
time.
In
this
study,
we
investigated
spatial-temporal
patterns
recreational
activities
three
parks
Moscow
(Russia)
prior,
lockdown
(in
2019
2020).
selected
represent
two
different
types:
centrally
located
with
much
infrastructure
open
landscapes
(Gorky
Park)
at
outskirts
city
center
more
forested
landscape
(Timiryazevski
Sokolniki
parks).
Recreational
identified
based
analysis
social
media
photos
using
machine-learning
algorithms.
As
expected,
closures
resulted
overall
decrease
number
taken
photos.
After
re-opened,
however,
did
not
grow
immediately.
only
almost
months,
visiting
peak
shifted
autumn.
Differences
between
related
type
its
structure.
lowest
observed
for
Timiryazevsky
-
semi-natural
area,
while
Gorky
Park
most
affected,
likely
strictest
control
measures.
comparison
2019,
2020
evenly
distributed
area
all
parks.
Besides,
'natural'
areas
became
main
attractors
under
'nature
observation'
category
popular.
Spatial
distribution
post-lockdown
period
characterized
larger
distances
photos,
corresponding
distancing.
highlighted
value
citizens,
but
also
changed
their
shift
from
high
density
around
entertainments
attractions
homogeneous
less
dense
along
natural
zones
reveals
new
pattern
preference,
which
shall
be
considered
spatial
planning
Increasing
availability
integration
infrastructures
can
become
relevant
policy
consider
crucial
role
nature
source
resilience
turbulent
times.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: July 8, 2023
Abstract
Sweeping
changes
in
park
visitation
have
accompanied
the
Covid-19
pandemic.
In
countries
where
governments
imposed
strict
lockdowns
during
first
wave,
declined
cities.
The
benefits
of
visiting
urban
green
spaces
on
people’s
mental
and
physical
health
well-being
are
generally
acknowledged;
many
people
confinement
reported
increasing
issues.
Therefore,
based
lessons
learned
from
pandemic’s
parks
other
remained
open
most
subsequent
pandemic
phases.
Furthermore,
studies
an
overall
increase
after
wave
been
removed.
This
study
aims
to
investigate
trends
Hungary
a
dataset
28
million
location
data
points
approximately
666,000
distinct
mobile
devices
collected
1884
191
settlements
between
June
1,
2019,
May
31,
2021.
Findings
demonstrate
that
increased
inter-wave
period
2020,
compared
pre-pandemic
decreased
Waves
2–3
2021,
Wave
1
2020.
Frontiers in Public Health,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: March 5, 2024
Greenspaces
can
provide
an
important
resource
for
human
mental
health.
A
growing
body
of
literature
investigates
the
interaction
and
influence
diverse
greenspace
exposures.
In
order
to
gain
a
comprehensive
understanding
complex
connection
between
health,
variety
perspectives
methodological
combinations
are
needed.
The
aim
this
review
is
assess
current
methodologies
researching
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(9), P. 3738 - 3738
Published: April 29, 2024
The
COVID-19
pandemic
represents
a
quintessential
public
health
crisis,
profoundly
impacting
the
utilization
patterns
of
urban
green
spaces
through
stringent
quarantine
and
lockdown
measures.
However,
existing
research
inadequately
addresses
specific
concerns
regarding
future
tends
to
oversimplify
population
divisions.
This
study
delves
into
needs
preferences
Shanghai
residents
affected
by
measures,
focusing
on
various
aspects
such
as
types
spaces,
facilities,
landscape
elements,
spatial
types.
Multifactorial
clustering
was
also
performed.
delineates
following
conclusions:
(1)
It
is
imperative
afford
access
at
least
once
week,
even
during
periods.
(2)
Residents
exhibited
preference
for
accessible
equipped
with
essential
amenities,
favoring
unobstructed
vistas
plant-centric
ecological
landscapes
pandemic.
Additionally,
there
notable
private
among
residents.
(3)
Post-pandemic,
“affluent”
group
displays
heightened
overall
demand
“middle-class”
shows
conspicuous
inclination
towards
space
while
“low-income”
consistently
exhibits
low
after
underscores
necessity
developing
human-centric
promote
equity
resilience
in
face
emergencies,
rooted
residents’
amidst
crises.
International Journal of Disaster Risk Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 8, 2025
Abstract
The
COVID-19
pandemic
has
influenced
the
way
sustainable
built
environment—encompassing
buildings,
infrastructure,
and
other
physical
structures—is
designed,
managed,
utilized,
as
societal
responses
to
may
have
contributed
shifts
in
priorities
practices
these
areas.
Research
predominantly
focused
on
pandemic’s
impacts
enhancing
resilience
of
environment
its
role
supporting
health
protocols,
such
reducing
transmission
risks.
However,
a
critical
gap
persists
understanding
evolving
relationship
between
various
stages
environment.
Accordingly,
this
systematic
literature
review
(SLR)
aims
explore
major
themes
trends
identify
gaps
existing
studies.
authors
employed
Preferred
Reporting
Items
for
Systematic
Reviews
Meta-Analyses
(PRISMA)
method
systematically
search
four
databases
English-language
journal
articles
published
2020
2023.
A
total
331
were
analyzed
using
descriptive
thematic
methods.
findings
reveal
that
research
shifted
during
different
pandemic,
with
particular
attention
given
key
areas
environment:
healthy
outdoor
spaces,
urban
green
spaces
(UGS);
energy
efficiency
planning;
mobility
transportation.
This
SLR
contributes
advancing
risk
reduction
strategies
address
intricate
interdependencies
emergencies
long-term
sustainability
imperatives
PLoS ONE,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
20(4), P. e0321278 - e0321278
Published: April 17, 2025
Outdoor
recreation
provided
a
crucial
way
to
maintain
physical
activity,
reduce
stress,
and
preserve
sense
of
normalcy
during
the
COVID-19
pandemic.
This
study
assessed
relationship
between
outdoor
mental
health
in
context
COVID-19.
Cross-sectional
online
survey
data
were
collected
early
2021
from
sample
(
n
=
503)
representative
U.S.
adult
population
age,
gender,
race.
We
observed
prevalent
engagement
near-home
activities,
widespread
reductions
relative
pre-COVID
period,
significant
financial,
racial
differences
patterns.
Regression
models
suggested
that
reduced
was
associated
with
higher
levels
perceived
stress
depressive
symptoms,
whereas
more
frequent
activities
predicted
better
well-being.
The
implications
adaptive
versus
cumulative
exposure
times
disruptions
are
discussed,
along
need
address
structural
inequities
accessing
as
behavior.
Environment International,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
180, P. 108190 - 108190
Published: Sept. 11, 2023
In
recent
years,
there
has
been
growing
concern
about
the
decline
in
human
green
space
use
and
nature-based
recreation
Western
countries.
While
some
evidence
suggests
that
COVID-19
pandemic
led
to
increased
recreational
mobility
urban
spaces,
it
is
unclear
whether
nationwide
changes
both
densely
less
populated
neighborhoods,
as
well
social
inequalities
were
reinforced
or
attenuated
by
pandemic.
To
address
these
questions,
we
used
daily
aggregated
data
from
more
than
2
million
cell
phone
subscribers
14,331
geographical
grids
across
Norway
examine
potential
spaces
measured
normalized
difference
vegetation
index
(NDVI)
during
Additionally,
controlled
for
weather
conditions,
holiday
periods,
neighborhood
sociodemographic
characteristics.
The
results
linear
mixed
model
analyses
showed
a
9.4%
increase
visits
greenest
Notably,
this
was
most
prominent
neighborhoods
of
low
socioeconomic
status
(SES)
observed
high-
low-population
density
although
somewhat
stronger
with
population
density.
Our
study
findings
suggest
played
role
increasing
potentially
narrowing
gap
inequalities,
thus
highlighting
importance
preserving
promoting
public
health
resource,
particularly
disadvantaged
neighborhoods.