Covid-19 Pandemic and Its Effects on Social Life and Reflections on Spatial Preferences
User Experience
citizen
, city
, community
, people
, wellbeing
The Covid-19 pandemic, which emerged in Wuhan city of China's Hubei province inDecember 2019, affected the whole world in a short period of 3 months. The Covid19 outbreak, which was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization as ofMarch 12, 2020; was imposed significant restrictions on the use of open spaces, whichadversely affected the daily life of individuals physically, mentally and socially. Apartfrom the health problems experienced by people, it has also created many spatialchoices and changes. New preferences, where social distance is at the forefront, havestarted new venue organizations along with new requests. Although the changesexperienced with the Covid-19 pandemic may seem negative, they containopportunities that allow change and development. Making people's livingenvironments more functional, remembering the importance of nature and reviewingsocial relations can be evaluated in this context. Looking from history to the present,the Covid-19 pandemic is not the first and will not be the last. For this reason, thestudy aims to investigate the change in the spatial preferences in the society with thepandemic and to create an idea for the next pandemics. In this context, 289 peoplewere reached by using the online survey method and various questions were asked.Various results were obtained and interpreted by performing variance analysis, factoranalysis, correlation analysis, crosstabs test and frequency analysis (P?0.01) on theobtained data. As a result of the study, from the statistical data, it has been observedthat 'people are more oriented to nature' due to the Covid-19 pandemic and that opengreen spaces suitable for social distance are sought in spatial preferences. Thesefindings shed new light on the value of urban nature as resilience infrastructure duringa time of crisis.
Overview:
Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, it triggered significant changes in spatial preferences. People began to prioritize nature and open green spaces, emphasizing social distancing. This shift in societal preferences presents opportunities for urban planning and resilience infrastructure during crises.The study, involving 289 participants and employing various data analysis techniques, found a clear trend toward a stronger connection to nature and the pursuit of open green spaces for maintaining social distance. This highlights the importance of integrating urban nature into future planning and preparedness for similar crises.
Objectives:
The aim of the described study is to investigate how the COVID-19 pandemic has influenced changes in societal spatial preferences, particularly with regard to an increased emphasis on nature and open green spaces for social distancing. The study seeks to understand these shifts in preferences and provide insights for future pandemic preparedness and urban planning.
Initiatives:
he initiative displays a capacity for adaptability in the face of a global crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic. It recognizes the need for change and resilience in the built environment.
Shortcomings:
The initiative has potential, but it is not specific to WG1 as it does not consider user-centered design; it could be implemented in WG5.
Relevance Description:
The initiative has potential, but it is not specific to WG1 as it does not consider user-centered design; it could be implemented in WG5.
Opinion:
The initiative has potential, but it is not specific to WG1 as it does not consider user-centered design; it could be implemented in WG5.
Sources:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/368832425_Covid-19_Pandemic_and_Its_Effects_on_Social_Life_and_Reflections_on_Spatial_Preferences
Keywords:
Environmental problems, human-naturerelationship, landscape design in Covid19