Understanding changes design of public park after COVID-19 / Khairul Naqib Zaki and Norizan Mt Akhir

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought significant changes to various aspects of urban life, including public parks. Public parks, as essential urban green spaces, have undergone transformations in design and spatial character to adapt to the new normal of social distancing measures. This research aims to explore and understand the changes in the design and spatial character of public parks during the COVID- 19 pandemic, with a focus on the role of social distancing measures. The study will involve a review of existing literature on public park design, spatial character, and the impact of COVID-19 on urban spaces. This research will use qualitative research method through observation and Open-Ended Interview of public parks users to examine the changes in design elements and spatial configuration, as well as their implications on social distancing measures. The findings of this research will provide insights into how public park design and spatial character have been adapted during the pandemic, and their potential long-term impacts on urban planning and design. The study contributes to the understanding of the relationship between public park design, spatial character, and social distancing measures in the post-pandemic era.