Strengthening Urban Resilience: A Case Study of Amsterdam's Public Spaces in the Post-COVID Era through Digital Solutions

Abstract

Given the escalating use of digital tools and the Internet of Things in public spaces for quality control, there is an imperative need to address the following question: How can cities enhance the adaptability of their public spaces in the face of various risks and threats, especially those with consequences spanning all urban areas? The COVID-19 pandemic directed unprecedented attention to public spaces, prompting studies on the role of their digitization in influencing their usage during times of crisis. Here, the question arises: Can digital transformations in public spaces be beneficial during crises? While the digitalization of public spaces has its critics, as examinations indicate, the use of certain tools in these locations during the pandemic was able to positively impact their performance. Amsterdam, through the utilization of digital solutions during the COVID period, functioned notably as a significant case study in enhancing the efficiency of public spaces. The aim of this study is to examine the creation of a comprehensive framework that investigates some of Amsterdam's public spaces during the pandemic. The focus of this study is on evaluating the digital solutions applied to public spaces, with an emphasis on resilience against unforeseen challenges. A list of some digital tools that have made public spaces adaptable during the COVID period is reviewed in this section. In essence, the goal is to learn lessons from Amsterdam and present this perspective for similar experiences in cities worldwide to contribute to the resilience and strengthening of their public spaces.

Keywords

• public space
• digitalization
• covid-19 pandemic
• urban resilience
• amsterdam
• kamusal alan
• dijitalleşme
• covid-19 pandemisi
• kentsel dayanıklılık
• amsterdam