Cities and population health are intrinsically interlinked [1, 2]. Historically cities have
systematically metamorphosed in response to threats posed to health and other kinds of …

In the context of the COVID-19, this article reveals the potential of architecture and urbanism
in the prevention and control of epidemics and in playing an active role in human health …

The pandemic of the COVID-19 disease has radically changed human lifestyle and the
usage of living space, especially in cities. With the prolongation of the crisis, the effects of …

Pandemics have shaped the way cities are planned and configured. Throughout history,
cities have evolved to solve problems of sanitation, hygiene, and health access while …

The outbreak of the COVID-19 global pandemic has brought dramatic changes to many
aspects of urban life. Lockdowns, the social isolation, constrains on mobility, the closure of …

Fundamental principles of modern cities and urban planning are challenged during the
COVID-19 pandemic, such as the advantages of large city size, high density, mass transport …

Background: Since the dawn of cities, the built environment has both affected infectious
disease transmission and evolved in response to infectious diseases. COVID-19 illustrates …

This paper uses spatial statistical techniques to reflect on geographies of COVID-19
infections in metropolitan Melbourne. We argue that the evolution of the COVID-19 …

Since the early days of the COVID-19 crisis the scientific community has constantly been
striving to shed light on various issues such as the mechanisms driving the spread of the …

This commentary focuses on the relationship between extensive forms of urbanization and
emerging infectious disease, using empirical examples from the COVID-19 pandemic …