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The appeal of cities may not wane due to the COVID-19 pandemic and remote working

Sociology

The appeal of cities may not wane due to the COVID-19 pandemic and remote working

A. Sharifi and C. Y. Lee

This intriguing study by Ayyoob Sharifi and Chui Ying Lee explores the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on urban living preferences in Tokyo. Discover how remote work and potential future pandemics reveal that Tokyo remains a vibrant urban hub, challenging the myth of urban decline and supporting compact city development for resilience.

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Abstract
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, speculations about the decline of major cities arose due to temporary population decreases. This study used a randomized conjoint experiment in Tokyo to examine altered residential preferences and attitudes toward city living, considering pandemic re-occurrence and teleworking. Results showed that the pandemic and remote work did not diminish Tokyo's appeal, suggesting a low probability of urban decline and advocating for compact urban development for resilience against future stressors.
Publisher
npj Urban Sustainability
Published On
Mar 14, 2024
Authors
Ayyoob Sharifi, Chui Ying Lee
Tags
COVID-19
Tokyo
urban living
remote work
population decline
compact urban development
resilience

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