Smart urbanism during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract

The present study attempts to predict the possible impacts and consequences of the modern urban concept (smart urbanism) during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The article reveals the concept of smart urbanism in more detail, the principles applied in worldpractice during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlights the specifics of projects that relate to the concept of smart urbanism. The article presents the advantages and disadvantages of smart urbanism in a pandemic situation. Relevance: The study of the modern urban planning concept (smart urbanism) in a pandemic time and its advantages and disadvantages in solving problems in such conditions. Purpose: The study of modern trends in urban design, their effectiveness and shortcomings for solving problems in a pandemic situation (COVID-19). It should be noted that in order to achieve the goals of the study, it is necessary to define the term smart urbanism, its principles and practice; identify the pandemic situation, its characteristics and the city's needs in the current situation; apply the solutions of this concept (smart urbanism) in cities during a pandemic. Methodology: Critical analysis, scientific literature and documents related to the concept of smart urbanism and its application during the pandemic to reach and draw conclusions. The concept of smart urbanism and pandemic control in the city. Originality: The study and analysis of the urban planning concept of a smart city during the pandemic, its advantages and disadvantages to achieve control and find solutions in similar situations.