In various ways and across the world, the Covid-19 pandemic has prompted a reassessment of Community and its relation to physical space. As many aspects of collective life moved online - from religious worship to pub quizzes; from political campaigning to live music - it became evident how much gathering places shape and mediate communal activities and the relationships forged by them. These insights were gained through a sense of loss: it was the absence of access to such spaces that made them appear all the more invaluable. As countries around the world continue to lift restrictions on group gatherings, it is crucial to consider the design and maintenance of communal spaces anew.
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