As they prepare to reopen this fall and beyond, college and university administrators now have the opportunity to imagine a new model of higher education—one that retains the best aspects of remote learning and makes accessible teaching the norm
hot and crowded, creating a high risk of spread. There are several ways restaurant operators can rethink their kitchens. One is to open them up wherever possible, repurposing unused or underused indoor dining space for prep and storage, reserving kitchens themselves for stove and oven use, and shifting dishwashing needs to off-hours. Another is to think even more expansively by moving some cooking outdoors, if local ordinances allow.
In the suburbs and rural areas, people take their own patch of sky for granted, but not all of us have that luxury—especially city dwellers and people who live in affordable housing. Too often, builders of affordable developments see such private open space as a luxury. In a time of pandemic stay-at-home orders, when many families are cramped into tight quarters and spending long stretches inside, it is increasingly obvious how short-sighted this approach is.
Airports are massive buildings, which gives them inherent resilience in events like pandemics, but much of their space is underutilized. There are several ways we could reimagine airport design to maximize use of space—giving people more breathing room so that they are less likely to spread viral particles and can feel more comfortable flying again.
So, what can we build so Black and Brown Americans never have to enter prisons and jails in the first place? At our firm, The Covid-19 pandemic has underscored the important role that public parks play in helping to maintain our physical, emotional, and mental health and well-being. But the crisis also has served as a reminder that not all neighborhoods enjoy the benefits of parks equally; some areas are less pedestrian-friendly or have fewer parks altogether.
The country urgently needs a central hub to coordinate the procurement and distribution of essential medical supplies, for future pandemics and potential future waves of Covid-19. Fortunately, we already have a federal entity that is fully capable of that massive task: the Defense Logistics Agency, which serves as the Defense Department’s supply chain command center.
Today, the doctor with a black bag who makes house calls feels like a relic. Basic health care has long since shifted to a model that forces patients to do the traveling, requiring them to visit offices or clinics that promise better care through technology and medical specialization. What needs to happen? A doctor’s time is valuable, and such a shift in practice can’t take place without a major change in how health care providers are paid. Covid-19 has already prompted regulators and insurers to expand coverage for telemedicine calls, showing that the crisis can trigger changes to how medical payments work.
This will take work and a huge cultural shift—much the same way the conversation about the environment has shifted from a narrow set of “green” products and policies to broader behavior changes and investments in sustainability. The United States has seen more than 100,000 deaths from coronavirus, and because of the way the virus works, many of those people are older and are dying alone—with family kept at a distance and doctors unsure how to navigate decisions about medical intervention or final wishes. The process of dying has been even more stressful, confusing and painful for those who don’t have clear end-of-life plans worked out in advance, and for their loved ones.
But beyond these basic considerations, brick-and-mortar retailers would be well-served to rethink their fundamental purpose. At a time when people are inclined to stay home and avoid crowds, retailers should see themselves as places not merely for transactions but also for more catered shopping and browsing experiences that draw customers in, make them feel well taken care of, and attract their business for the long haul.
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