The Role of the COVID-19 Crisis in Shaping Urban Planning for Improved Public Health: A Triangulated Study

Koudoua Ferhati, Saliha Chouguiat Belmallem and Adriana Burlea-Schiopoiu ()
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Koudoua Ferhati: AVMF Research Lab, Department of Project Management, Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism, Constantine 3 University, El Khroub 25000, Algeria
Saliha Chouguiat Belmallem: Department of Project Management, Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism, Constantine 3 University, El Khroub 25000, Algeria
Adriana Burlea-Schiopoiu: Department of Management, Marketing, Business Administration, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, University of Craiova, 200585 Craiova, Romania

IJERPH, 2023, vol. 20, issue 5, 1-26

Abstract: This paper aims to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the link between urban planning practices and public health. A triangulated study was conducted to gain a comprehensive understanding of the topic. The first phase consisted of semi-structured interviews with health and urban planning experts, which were analyzed with the aid of Artificial Intelligence tools. The second phase involved an on-site investigation in the city of Algiers, including a survey, site visits, and a thorough analysis of the master plan for land use and urban planning. The findings emphasize the critical importance of a comprehensive health-centric approach to city design, improved governance and management practices, community involvement, and political commitment to prioritize health in urban planning. Furthermore, the results proved a strong correlation between prioritizing public health in urban planning practices and residents’ satisfaction with the city’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In conclusion, it is necessary to consider public health as a priority in urban planning practices and as a need for all stakeholders to work towards a healthier and more equitable urban environment.

Keywords: urban practices; public health; COVID-19; triangulated study; policy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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