Covid 19 marks the year 2020 with one of the biggest public health crises the world has known and is instigating a massive economic recession. The pandemic is also evolving into an urban crisis. Even as the pandemic is evolving and being played out, its legacy will force us to reconsider our deeply held beliefs about good city form and planning. Dr Cheong will explore what are some of the planning paradigms that may require a rethink to strengthen urban resilience for similar future shocks.