Placemaking for social cohesion and economic vitality: The role of urban design in transforming local markets in Pakistan
In planning and design, the concept of “place” has always been fundamental. Current patterns show a greater emphasis on influencing and improving community dynamics through altering the “experience” and “feeling” of locations, especially in local commercial centers and markets that play an important...
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| author | Samirah Pervaiz Fariha Tariq Farah Jamil Faiqa Khilat Sarosh Tariq Muhammad Aamir Basheer |
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| description | In planning and design, the concept of “place” has always been fundamental. Current patterns show a greater emphasis on influencing and improving community dynamics through altering the “experience” and “feeling” of locations, especially in local commercial centers and markets that play an important role in the economic growth of cities. The research focuses on the significance of placemaking, a critical component in design, for boosting economic activity in the market(s) and simultaneously fostering a place for social engagement and cohesion. A mixed-methods approach was employed to strengthen the connection between placemaking and the local informal economy in urban areas. This research through a case study outlines the placemaking principle that can convert local commercial areas into more socially cohesive, diverse, and vibrant public spaces. It is recommended that this design-based study be instrumental for local and national marketplaces in Pakistan. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-832c2e871cbb42e68904be0cc81dfb082025-08-20T03:52:43ZengKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.Frontiers of Architectural Research2095-26352025-08-011441035104710.1016/j.foar.2024.10.009Placemaking for social cohesion and economic vitality: The role of urban design in transforming local markets in PakistanSamirah Pervaiz0Fariha Tariq1Farah Jamil2Faiqa Khilat3Sarosh Tariq4Muhammad Aamir Basheer5School of Architecture & Planning, University of Management and Technology, Lahore 54900, PakistanDepartment of City and Regional Planning, University of Management and Technology, Lahore 54900, PakistanDepartment of Architecture, University of Management and Technology, Lahore 54900, Pakistan; Corresponding author.Department of Architecture, University of Management and Technology, Lahore 54900, PakistanOffice of Research, Innovation and Commercialization, University of Management and Technology, Lahore 54900, PakistanArchitecture and City Design Department, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia; Interdisciplinary Center of Smart Mobility and Logistics, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi ArabiaIn planning and design, the concept of “place” has always been fundamental. Current patterns show a greater emphasis on influencing and improving community dynamics through altering the “experience” and “feeling” of locations, especially in local commercial centers and markets that play an important role in the economic growth of cities. The research focuses on the significance of placemaking, a critical component in design, for boosting economic activity in the market(s) and simultaneously fostering a place for social engagement and cohesion. A mixed-methods approach was employed to strengthen the connection between placemaking and the local informal economy in urban areas. This research through a case study outlines the placemaking principle that can convert local commercial areas into more socially cohesive, diverse, and vibrant public spaces. It is recommended that this design-based study be instrumental for local and national marketplaces in Pakistan.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095263524001663PlacemakingSocial interactionPublic spacesEconomic sustainabilityInformal economySocial growth |
| spellingShingle | Samirah Pervaiz Fariha Tariq Farah Jamil Faiqa Khilat Sarosh Tariq Muhammad Aamir Basheer Placemaking for social cohesion and economic vitality: The role of urban design in transforming local markets in Pakistan Frontiers of Architectural Research Placemaking Social interaction Public spaces Economic sustainability Informal economy Social growth |
| title | Placemaking for social cohesion and economic vitality: The role of urban design in transforming local markets in Pakistan |
| title_full | Placemaking for social cohesion and economic vitality: The role of urban design in transforming local markets in Pakistan |
| title_fullStr | Placemaking for social cohesion and economic vitality: The role of urban design in transforming local markets in Pakistan |
| title_full_unstemmed | Placemaking for social cohesion and economic vitality: The role of urban design in transforming local markets in Pakistan |
| title_short | Placemaking for social cohesion and economic vitality: The role of urban design in transforming local markets in Pakistan |
| title_sort | placemaking for social cohesion and economic vitality the role of urban design in transforming local markets in pakistan |
| topic | Placemaking Social interaction Public spaces Economic sustainability Informal economy Social growth |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095263524001663 |
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