The public realm is a well-recognized contributor to positive health and wellbeing. Public
parks and recreational spaces are now some of the main outlets for people to get outdoors …

In recent months, we witnessed (and continue to witness) many empty places around the
globe that are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. In some countries, there are …

A key public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic is the mandate to stay home and
practice physical distancing. In Canada, with essential activities such as grocery shopping …

The COVID-19 pandemic altered human behavior around the world. To maintain mental and
physical health during periods of lockdown and quarantine, people often engaged in …

The COVID-19 pandemic altered human behavior around the world. To maintain mental and
physical health during periods of lockdown and quarantine, people often engaged in …

During the COVID-19 pandemic, public health authorities have recommended outdoor
activity while physical distancing. Quantitative evidence demonstrates reductions in physical …

The restrictions triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, especially during the first weeks of
confinement in 2020, entailed marked changes concerning urban socio-spatial relations …

Restrictions on the use of public space and physical distancing have been key policy
measures to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 and protect public health. At the time of …

Urban green spaces provide a range of environmental and health benefits, which may
become even more critical during times of crisis such as the current COVID-19 pandemic …

Covid‐19 has focused attention on the importance of urban green and blue spaces (such as
parks and watercourses) for human wellbeing. Less attention has been devoted to how …