How can we design public space to facilitate social distancing? In a society where social distance is the (temporary) norm, urban dilemmas will inevitably arise. Do we need to adapt the design of public space to effectively create a "1,5 meter society"? In order to help answer these questions, BOLD Cities-affiliated researcher Achilleas Psyllidis and his colleagues at Delft University of Technology and the AMS Institute recently launched a Social Distancing Dashboard. The dashboard creates city maps that show if social distance rules can be respected when moving in public space, both on street and neighbourhood level.
![Social Distancing Dashboard](/uploads/cfbc/inline-images/1_SDD.png)
In the video, Achilleas Psyllidis joins a Pakhuis de Zwijger programme to introduce and explain the Social Distancing Dashboard. He participates in a discussion about necessary changes in metropolitan areas (due to the coronavirus) and about the role of science in contributing to innovative solutions.