The COVID-19 outbreak witnessed the restricted use of public spaces worldwide. It was
apparent in the noticeable views of empty city streets, parks, beaches, plazas and promenades
as people either complied with the government imposed restrictions or self cautious measures.
The research aims to focus on the people’s changed perception and use of the public spaces after
months of complete lockdown in India and to analyze the behavioural shift of users towards
these spaces. The study commences with the key definition of public spaces along with their
importance in the urban context and well being of a person. Furthermore, the four parameters
to analyze a public space were identified through literature review. These were namely, the
social carrying capacity, user density, social interaction and risk-taking attitudes amidst and
after the pandemic.