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Building Resilient, Smart Communities in a Post-COVID Era: Insights From Ireland

Building Resilient, Smart Communities in a Post-COVID Era: Insights From Ireland

Aoife Doyle, William Hynes, Stephen M. Purcell
Copyright: © 2021 |Volume: 10 |Issue: 2 |Pages: 9
ISSN: 2160-9918|EISSN: 2160-9926|EISBN13: 9781799862536|DOI: 10.4018/IJEPR.20210401.oa2
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Doyle, Aoife, et al. "Building Resilient, Smart Communities in a Post-COVID Era: Insights From Ireland." IJEPR vol.10, no.2 2021: pp.18-26. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJEPR.20210401.oa2

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Doyle, A., Hynes, W., & Purcell, S. M. (2021). Building Resilient, Smart Communities in a Post-COVID Era: Insights From Ireland. International Journal of E-Planning Research (IJEPR), 10(2), 18-26. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJEPR.20210401.oa2

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Doyle, Aoife, William Hynes, and Stephen M. Purcell. "Building Resilient, Smart Communities in a Post-COVID Era: Insights From Ireland," International Journal of E-Planning Research (IJEPR) 10, no.2: 18-26. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJEPR.20210401.oa2

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Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic spread rapidly throughout the world in early 2020. Beyond the substantial health impacts, the crisis has served as a catalyst for a dramatic shift in working practices, a greater reliance on technology, and a subsequent reduction in air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions in the most heavily populated parts of the planet. Indeed, the crisis has highlighted the interconnected nature of society's vulnerabilities while also demonstrating that transformational change is possible. These rapid changes have ignited debate around how to build more resilient societies and the role of planning in promoting equitable and sustainable recovery. This article presents key insights from Ireland, as policymakers grapple with these questions and the role of technology in ensuring ongoing delivery of services and a continuation of democratic processes. Specifically, this short article focuses on the impact of the pandemic on town centres and regional growth in Ireland and the potential interventions which can aid in addressing recently intensified local challenges.