Reopening Retail: Architectural Strategies for Adapting Retail Environments to Physical Distancing Protocols [Funder: Carleton University COVID-19 Rapid Research Response Grants]
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Key facts
Disease
COVID-19Funder
Other Funders (Canada)Principal Investigator
Zachary ColbertResearch Location
CanadaLead Research Institution
Carleton UniversityResearch Priority Alignment
N/A
Research Category
Infection prevention and control
Research Subcategory
Restriction measures to prevent secondary transmission in communities
Special Interest Tags
N/A
Study Type
Non-Clinical
Clinical Trial Details
N/A
Broad Policy Alignment
Pending
Age Group
Adults (18 and older)
Vulnerable Population
Unspecified
Occupations of Interest
Other
Abstract
This research will develop adaptive architectural design standards and recommendations to accommodate physical distancing measures in Ottawa retail environments that will protect public health while bolstering customer confidence. According to Statistics Canada, nearly 3 in every 10 Canadian workers are employed in trades or manufacturing. Of the trades, retail is the largest sector of the Canadian economy, employing approximately 2.7 million people. Research outcomes will contribute to developing architectural design standards and recommendations for retailers in Canada and internationally that safely incorporate physical distancing practices into their stores.