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The recent pandemic has served as a wake-up call for policymakers and governments, highlighting the urgent need to regenerate our cities in preparation for future environmental shocks. Studies have indicated that the risk of COVID-19 transmission was significantly lower in urban green spaces, providing a safe and much-needed refuge for many individuals living in lockdown. Thus, in a post-pandemic world, it is essential to create inclusive and resilient human settlements, ensuring that everyone has access to high-quality green spaces. The provision of such green spaces not only enhances citizens’ quality of life but also improves human health and well-being while simultaneously reducing healthcare costs. Therefore, prioritising the opportunity to cultivate more food within our cities should be recognised as a public health priority. Within this chapter, a literature review is conducted to explore the role of landscape architecture in pandemic recovery, urban regeneration, and building resilience to future shocks. The pandemic has presented us with an opportunity to reintegrate nature into our built environment and establish more accessible green spaces. The findings from the literature demonstrate that landscape architecture will play a fundamental role in driving a green recovery and fostering the development of healthy communities.
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Russo, A. (2023). Why is Landscape Architecture Crucial for COVID-19 Recovery and Future Urban Shocks and Stresses?. In: Cirella, G.T., Dahiya, B. (eds) City Responses to Disruptions in 2020. Advances in 21st Century Human Settlements. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-7988-2_3
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