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Revisiting Spatial Justice and Urban Parks in the Post-COVID-19 Era: A Systematic Literature Review

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  • Mohammad Shahidul Hasan Swapan

    (School of Design and the Built Environment, Curtin University, Bentley, WA 6102, Australia)

  • Shamima Aktar

    (School of Design and the Built Environment, Curtin University, Bentley, WA 6102, Australia)

  • Jeremy Maher

    (Water Corporation, Perth, WA 6007, Australia)

Abstract

Urban parks, integral to city life, have long contributed to the well-being of residents through various ecosystem services. Previous studies consistently highlighted unequal park distribution and access, and the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated these disparities. From a spatial justice perspective, this review examines urban parks’ roles during the pandemic, the impact on equity and access, and how evolving park usage characteristics inform future management challenges. Analysing 53 peer-reviewed studies and 11 online materials from January 2020 to April 2023, this review reveals a significant increase in park visitors during the pandemic, causing challenges in accommodating the surge due to lockdown measures. The findings underscore physical and social justice dimensions, revealing disparities in park access during COVID-19. These challenges prompt reevaluating urban parks’ potential for well-being and ecosystem benefits, advocating for inclusive decision-making to enhance community resilience and socialisation. The COVID-19 crisis highlighted planning and management challenges, emphasising the need for a more sustainable, liveable, and responsive approach to urban park planning.

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  • Mohammad Shahidul Hasan Swapan & Shamima Aktar & Jeremy Maher, 2024. "Revisiting Spatial Justice and Urban Parks in the Post-COVID-19 Era: A Systematic Literature Review," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(10), pages 1-20, May.
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