We have got to redesign to reopen: Florida

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Richard Florida

UTTRI associated faculty Professor Richard Florida is quoted in “Here’s what reopening a city under coronavirus lockdown would look like, according to one expert,” Global News, April 21, 2020.

Urban studies theorist Richard Florida believes Canadian cities should start planning out what a staggered reopening of urban centres would look like.

“We have got to redesign to reopen,” said Florida.

Florida recommends staggered or gradual introduction of changes. In terms of transportation planning:

He adds that would also reduce the number of cars on the streets and people using public transit during rush hour, minimizing the size of the crowds.

What’s more, he argues that increasing the size of sidewalks and bike lanes will also allow more people to use alternate forms of transportation while still physical distancing.

Read more about Florida’s recommendations in the full article.

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