RRL
FOREIGN
Public markets: Rediscovering the centrality of markets in cities and their relevance to
urban sustainable development
Sara Caramaschi (2014), said that markets have existed for millennia as important parts of
cities, towns and villages, they have been important to engines for the growth, while also
providing sustainable solutions to accommodate this growth. Also he said considering global
trends such as climate change and resource scarcity, a major challenge for future cities will
be to reduce urban footprints. Moreover, cities have to become or remain liveable for their
inhabitants and offer social and economic opportunities.
Ref:
Caramaschi, S. (2014). Public markets: rediscovering the centrality of markets in cities and
their relevance to urban sustainable development. The Sustainable City IX.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/271417630_Public_markets_Rediscovering_the_centralit
y_of_markets_in_cities_and_their_relevance_to_urban_sustainable_development
LOCAL
PUBLIC MARKET REDEVELOPMENT
Maylene Padillio (2022), said that Public markets are significantly vital to the Filipino's social and
public spaces life. It is a trade center where Filipinos market and sell products and has been for
different eras. Palengke, or public Market, is a significant avenue for empowering the agricultural
sector, farmers, consumers, vendors, and the community. The majority of public markets are said to
have negative comments from users, such as "unsanitary, stinky, messy, crowded and lacks in
natural lighting," affecting the vitality of the place. Bayombong, a first-class municipality in Nueva
Vizcaya, has an underutilized public market. It is a growing community that continuously works to
gain economic standing by uplifting local shops. As recognized and identified, the public market is a
hub for most local entrepreneurs; thus, revitalization will be a substantial benefit for the majority's
development standpoint, which would then adheres to the public's ambition.
Ref;
Padillo, M. (2022, April 15). PUBLIC MARKET REDEVELOPMENT. ResearchGate; unknown.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/361174268_PUBLIC_MARKET_REDEVELOPMENT
CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
Our study is grounded in the belief and goal that the space planning is powerful tool to promote
social equity and community well-being. This conceptual represents as the independent variable to
the transformation of Tarlac City’s public market, which serves as the central intervention. This
Transformation is expected to lead to two-way primary outcomes, The social sustainability and
inclusivity.
Space planning is involved for the strategic design of the physical market environment and its flow
focusing on accessibility, safety, functionality and cultural relevance. While Transformation of the
Tarlac City’s Public market is the core process where design interventions are applied to improve
market conditions. And Social Sustainability and Inclusivity serves as to creating a vibrant, livable
environment of divers stakeholders including vendors, consumers and the local community,
Therefore also to ensures the space accommodation for all people either all ages, genders,
socioeconomic backgrounds and abilities.
SOCIAL
SUSTAINABILITY
Transformation
SPACE of Tarlac City’s
PLANNING Public Market
INCLUSIVITY
SCOPE AND LIMITATION OF THE STUDY
This study focuses on the Transformation of Tarlac City’s Public Market through effective space
planning to promote social sustainability and inclusivity. It specifically examines the current spatial
layout, vendor arrangements, accessibility, safety, and communal spaces within the market. The
study aims to develop design recommendations that align with the principles of inclusive urban
design and social sustainability. Key stakeholders such as market vendors and customers will be
considered in surveys, interviews and for observation.
The research is limited to the main public market of Tarlac City and does not include satellite
markets or informal vending areas located outside the designated market zone. This study
emphasizes physical and spatial factors affecting social interaction and equitable access, rather than
economic or political issues.
Other Limitations:
1.Time and resource constraints: Due to the limited time and available resources, the research may
not fully cover all dimensions of public market operation and redevelopment.
2. Data Accessibility: Some data related to local government planning documents or long-term
infrastructure plans may not be available to the researcher.
3. Stake Holders Representation: Market Vendors and Customer/consumers.
4. Implementation Barriers: The study provides design recommendations but does not guarantee the
implementation of proposed plans, as actual development depends on government approval,
funding and political will.
