UO researcher reflects on how the pandemic changed our cities

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UO researcher reflects on how the pandemic changed our cities

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Published on Apr 8, 2025, 12:51:03 PM
Total time: 00:13:42

Episode Description

It’s been five years since the pandemic shut down cities and towns across the country and changed the daily lives and routines of many people. From virtual workplaces to outdoor dining, COVID-19 also changed how we use and see our cities. Nico Larco is a professor of architect and urban design and is the director of the Urbanism Next Center at the University of Oregon. He joins us to share what has and hasn’t changed in our cities since lockdowns began. 

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