Published 21/03/23

How did the first wave of COVID-19 affect the kind of dwelling residents consider as ideal? A study from Switzerland

During the first wave of COVID-19, homes were tasked with simultaneously providing manifold city services and functions. How did the…

Published 21/03/23

Walking eases everyday life in a pandemic city, Helsinki, Finland

Walking is a forgotten aspect of urban communication. Walking provides places of interaction and is revealing of the relationship between…

Published 21/03/23

Impact of COVID-19 on neighbourhood physical activity in older adults, a study from the UK

Older adults exercised less during COVID-19. Covid-related built environment modifications such as one-way walking systems and social distancing may have…

Published 21/03/23

How is our wellbeing affected by the design of our homes: lived experiences during COVID-19 in London, England

How has the pandemic changed how we use and perceive our home? Many were working, eating, living, playing, sleeping, and…

Published 16/02/23

Active urban spaces: the practical side

This paper shows design tools and views of experienced practitioners in active urban design against a theoretical backdrop. It describes…

Published 16/02/23

How do communal spaces in apartment complexes encourage social connection?

Apartment design guidelines in Australian cities should better consider the role of well-designed communal spaces to enable social connection amongst…

Published 16/02/23

Integrating city resilience and mosquito-borne diseases: a multi-site case study from the Resilient Cities Network

New research explores if and how mosquito-borne diseases are considered in city resilience, and provides recommendations on how cities can…

Published 16/02/23

Active Urbanism: Heart rate and oxygen consumption comparison when walking on imitation stepping stones versus a plain surface

This study measured the effectiveness of stepping stones as an element of landscape design – to make walking a more…

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