Rethinking Urban Decline in Post-COVID19: Bibliometric Analysis and Countermeasures
Urban decline refers to the sustained deterioration of cities in terms of their economy, population, and social aspects. The outbreak of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in 2019 objectively affected the trajectory of this phenomenon. A comprehensive analysis of scientific research on...
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| description | Urban decline refers to the sustained deterioration of cities in terms of their economy, population, and social aspects. The outbreak of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in 2019 objectively affected the trajectory of this phenomenon. A comprehensive analysis of scientific research on urban decline and its practical implications was conducted using bibliometric methods, data acquired from 2019 to 2023 and the Web of Science. Since COVID-19, research on urban decline has been predominantly led by traditional developed countries such as the United States and England, with a high degree of regional collaboration. Keyword clusters have focused on urban regeneration, growth, decay, family planning, resource dependency theory, public art, etc. Keyword co-occurrence has focused on shrinking cities, gentrification policy, land use, etc. Based on previous analyses and the contemporary context, the intrinsic logic behind the urban decline in recent years can be summarized as inadequate economic development, lagging infrastructure construction, the siphoning effect of core regional cities, and unique institutional factors leading to specific urban decline patterns. Comprehensive urban recovery plans have been proposed, including reshaping urban spatial layouts and planning and strengthening strategies for social and economic revival, with correspondence-specific samples. Studying the impact of COVID-19 on urban decline from the perspectives of city development and strategies can help us better understand the repercussions of global health crises on cities, providing a more scientific basis for urban planning and management to build resilient, sustainable, and equitable cities. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-74bdeeed2b08437b86cf36a1c49ee1c32023-11-19T00:29:49ZengMDPI AGBuildings2075-53092023-08-01138200910.3390/buildings13082009Rethinking Urban Decline in Post-COVID19: Bibliometric Analysis and CountermeasuresJiazhen Zhang0Muxia Yao1Jeremy Cenci2Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, University of Mons, Rue d’ Havre, 88, 7000 Mons, BelgiumCollege of Architecture and Environment, Sichuan University, No. 24 South Section 1, Yihuan Road, Chengdu 610065, ChinaFaculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, University of Mons, Rue d’ Havre, 88, 7000 Mons, BelgiumUrban decline refers to the sustained deterioration of cities in terms of their economy, population, and social aspects. The outbreak of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in 2019 objectively affected the trajectory of this phenomenon. A comprehensive analysis of scientific research on urban decline and its practical implications was conducted using bibliometric methods, data acquired from 2019 to 2023 and the Web of Science. Since COVID-19, research on urban decline has been predominantly led by traditional developed countries such as the United States and England, with a high degree of regional collaboration. Keyword clusters have focused on urban regeneration, growth, decay, family planning, resource dependency theory, public art, etc. Keyword co-occurrence has focused on shrinking cities, gentrification policy, land use, etc. Based on previous analyses and the contemporary context, the intrinsic logic behind the urban decline in recent years can be summarized as inadequate economic development, lagging infrastructure construction, the siphoning effect of core regional cities, and unique institutional factors leading to specific urban decline patterns. Comprehensive urban recovery plans have been proposed, including reshaping urban spatial layouts and planning and strengthening strategies for social and economic revival, with correspondence-specific samples. Studying the impact of COVID-19 on urban decline from the perspectives of city development and strategies can help us better understand the repercussions of global health crises on cities, providing a more scientific basis for urban planning and management to build resilient, sustainable, and equitable cities.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/13/8/2009COVID-19bibliometricurban declinesustainable cityurban resilientqualitative and quantitative analysis |
| spellingShingle | Jiazhen Zhang Muxia Yao Jeremy Cenci Rethinking Urban Decline in Post-COVID19: Bibliometric Analysis and Countermeasures Buildings COVID-19 bibliometric urban decline sustainable city urban resilient qualitative and quantitative analysis |
| title | Rethinking Urban Decline in Post-COVID19: Bibliometric Analysis and Countermeasures |
| title_full | Rethinking Urban Decline in Post-COVID19: Bibliometric Analysis and Countermeasures |
| title_fullStr | Rethinking Urban Decline in Post-COVID19: Bibliometric Analysis and Countermeasures |
| title_full_unstemmed | Rethinking Urban Decline in Post-COVID19: Bibliometric Analysis and Countermeasures |
| title_short | Rethinking Urban Decline in Post-COVID19: Bibliometric Analysis and Countermeasures |
| title_sort | rethinking urban decline in post covid19 bibliometric analysis and countermeasures |
| topic | COVID-19 bibliometric urban decline sustainable city urban resilient qualitative and quantitative analysis |
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