June 9, 2020 - Canadian Geographic spoke to six experts in urban planning, to look at how Canadian cities are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic as it shifts from “stay home” to “stay safe”. What are they doing, how is it working, and what more could be done moving forward ?
Some are closing streets to vehicles to make space for pedestrians and cyclists, other cities have changed how their public transit operates. As businesses reopen, come cities are looking at extending patio spaces onto roadways to allow restaurants to serve customers with physical distancing in mind. Read the full article here.