Assessing Public Opinion on Compact Urban Development and Its Relationship to COVID-19 Risk Awareness

EasyChair Preprint 12920

Abstract

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, urban planning faces unprecedented challenges, particularly concerning the perception of compact urban development and its association with disease transmission risk. This study aims to assess public opinion regarding compact urban development and its relationship to COVID-19 risk awareness. Through a mixed-methods approach combining surveys and qualitative interviews, we explore public attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors towards compact urban development in the context of the pandemic. Additionally, we examine the extent to which individuals' awareness of COVID-19 risks influences their preferences for urban living environments. Our findings shed light on the complex interplay between urban form, public health concerns, and societal attitudes, offering insights that can inform future urban planning strategies and public health interventions. By understanding public opinion on compact urban development amidst the COVID-19 crisis, policymakers and urban planners can develop more responsive and resilient approaches to urban design and governance.

Keyphrases: Assessing Public Opinion, COVID-19 Risk Awareness, urban development

@booklet{EasyChair:12920,
  author    = {Shophia Lorriane},
  title     = {Assessing Public Opinion on Compact Urban Development and Its Relationship to COVID-19 Risk Awareness},
  howpublished = {EasyChair Preprint 12920},
  year      = {EasyChair, 2024}}