Landman, Karina2021-02-032020-09Landman, K. Inclusive public space: rethinking practices of mitigation, adaptation and transformation. Urban Design International 25, 211–214 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1057/s41289-020-00136-4.1357-5317 (print)1468-4519 (online)10.1057/s41289-020-00136-4http://hdl.handle.net/2263/78224Recent decades have brought about an increased focus on public space as part of building more inclusive and sustainable neighbourhoods and cities. Not only are the development of public space highlighted as important in the Sustainable Development Goals and in the New Urban Agenda, but they have also become the focus of movements such as New, Sustainable and Tactical Urbanism. However, recent events such as the outbreak of Covid-19 and protests by Black Lives Matter, have shaken our ideas and perceptions of public space. It forces us to pause for a moment and reconsider the meaning for and threats to inclusive public space.en© Springer Nature Limited 2020. The original publication is available at : https://www.palgrave.com/gp/journal/41289.Public spaceMitigationAdaptationTransformationInclusive public spaceEngineering, built environment and information technology articles SDG-10SDG-10: Reduced inequalitiesEngineering, built environment and information technology articles SDG-11SDG-11: Sustainable cities and communitiesEngineering, built environment and information technology articles SDG-13SDG-13: Climate actionEngineering, built environment and information technology articles SDG-16SDG-16: Peace, justice and strong institutionsPostprint Article