12 Key Principles for an Effective Urban Response during COVID-19

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As the fight against coronavirus keeps on bringing many cities around the world to a standstill, the need to support urban entities and local governments is greater than ever. Although the pandemic has drastically changed our relationship with the public realm, due to all the imposed but necessary restrictions, from physical distancing to limiting access, the demand for public space has not decreased. People still need to go outside, commute, work, study, play, socialize, and maintain a healthy mental state. Discover in this article UN-Habitat’s key areas of focus for an effective urban response for COVID-19 that local and national governments should focus on to prevent the spread of the virus and to develop resilience to and preparedness for events of a similar nature.

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Cite: Christele Harrouk. "12 Key Principles for an Effective Urban Response during COVID-19" 05 May 2021. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/961166/12-key-principles-for-an-effective-urban-response-during-covid-19> ISSN 0719-8884

Kosovo - Implementation during Covid-19. Image Courtesy of UN-Habitat, Global Public Space Programme

疫情期间,12项关键的城市响应原则

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