HOW TO MANAGE AND SUPPORT SAFE USE PUBLIC SPACE DURING COVID-19?

The COVID-19 global pandemic has altered our social connections and physical relationships to people in public and private spaces. In some regions of the United States, shelter in place orders have prohibited non-essential outdoor activities. However, parks and public spaces have remained open with social or physical distancing guidelines.
What role has public space played during COVID-19? What lessons can be learned about the value of parks and public spaces? How will COVID-19 impact the use of public space in the future? Tune in to listen how New York City and other American cities have dealt with managing parks and public spaces during the global pandemic.

Format

Audio

Geographic Coverage

Australia-wide

Notes

Mitchell Silver became Commissioner of the New York City Department of Parks in May 2014.

Authors

Silver, Mitchell (Author)

Source

Parks & Leisure Australia: 2020