Large urban centers were greatly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, which had profound impacts on health, the economy and changes in consumption habits. The need for social distancing and isolation to contain the proliferation of the virus accelerated the changes that were already in progress, such as digital transformation and remote work.
It is evident that cities are going though profound transformations regarding to the infrastructure of the urban scenario in the post-pandemic context, undergoing changes in the way of life and in the dynamics of public spaces. The climate issue was also highlighted, accelerating the need to build smart, fair, inclusive and healthy cities.
Get to know the main changes that we will see in the future of cities in the post-pandemic scenario.
Impacts on the urban environment post-pandemic
Due to the current scenario, there is an urgent need to rethink the future of cities that, more and more, must adopt a sustainable urban planning to adapt to new demands.
The designs of large urban centers are being reconsidered. In this sense, self-sufficient neighborhood-cities that offer a compact and integrated infrastructure, allowing less travel time to get to work or school and varied leisure options is one of the main trends of cities in the post-pandemic context.
The “15-minute city” is the concept that will shape the future of sustainable cities, in which it is possible to do essential daily activities, such as working, studying, having access to culture and leisure, all within a comfortable distance to be done walking or cycling.
Pedra Branca Creative City has adopted
sustainable urban planning since its
conception 20 years ago. The project was
designed for people to be protagonists of
the urban environment, stimulating the life
quality of residents, regulars and visitors.
Attractive and safe public spaces
The importance of public spaces was highlighted because of the pandemic. The demand for social isolation caused the emptying of public spaces. As a result, attractive and safe public spaces are even more valued. We can see the rediscovery of the urban environment in the post-pandemic moment with the reoccupation of streets and public spaces, which must undergo adaptations such as expanding public space, betting on green infrastructure. Projecting cities for people makes a more sustainable urban space at the same time.
Co-living environments
The pandemic revealed the urgent need to rethink our habits so that it is viable to maintain a quality of life, reducing consumption and minimizing environmental impacts. Because of this, the shared economy will start to gain even more strength.
Co-living environments that stimulate community life will be more and more on the rise. To this end, it will be necessary to promote the functional and intelligent use of collective spaces for leisure and entertainment, stimulating a collaborative lifestyle that provides greater practicality and quality of life to people.
Encouraging outdoor living
As a reflection of the pandemic, we can see the incentive to the outdoor life, stimulating interaction between people and a healthier and more collaborative lifestyle. Pedra Branca Creative City has the first shared street in Brazil that promotes the mixed use of urban space, integrating residences and a variety of services and leisure options with shared spaces for residents and visitors at the same address.
This way, it enables fast commutes and through active modes, a factor that contributes to fostering the creation of more active communities, while also contributing to the economic and social development of the region where the venture is installed.
Come live in Pedra Branca Creative City, a neighborhood-city located in Greater Florianópolis considered an international reference in sustainable urban planning.