The spatial logic of informal street vending in Manila: an assemblage approach

Dovey, Kim; Recio, Redento B.; Pafka, Elek

doi:10.1080/13562576.2022.2153224

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“…The following urban (and architectural) design strategies were applied to the morphological units (the block [36], the street network [37], the public space [38], and the housing [21]) that structure the organization of the George Dimitrov Neighbourhood: (i) the physical and visual permeability of the street fabric; (ii) functional diversity; (iii) the public space network; (iv) sustainable stormwater drainage systems; and (v) natural ventilation and housing densification. This procedure analysed the role of these strategies in the requalification of informal neighbourhoods, taking into account the results of the research analysis presented in Salamagy and Alves [23] , namely in terms of what pertains to socio-economic conditions, urban services, housing and daily life, the residents' perception of the environmental conditions of their house, public space and the detected mobility and environmental problems.…”

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Urban Design Solutions for the Environmental Requalification of Informal Neighbourhoods: The George Dimitrov Neighbourhood, Maputo

2023

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The current dimension of informal settlements in Maputo requires the definition of action models framed by empirical evidence, taking advantage of pre-existing socio-spatial and environmental conditions to define physical interventions through sustainable urban design strategies, with a view to their physical (and socio-economic) upgrading. Thus, this paper highlights the potential of urban design in the environmentally sustainable upgrading of Maputo’s informal neighbourhoods. This article aimed to develop sustainable and resilient urban design proposals and identify strategies capable of guiding the future process of physical territorial transformation towards a more sustainable model. Methodologically, a literature review was undertaken for the purpose of understanding the issues related to the theme and the general characteristics of informal neighbourhoods, as well as for exploring a case study: the George Dimitrov Neighbourhood. It was concluded that the current fabric of informal settlements possesses physical characteristics which facilitate the application of sustainable and responsive urban design strategies for the requalification of these deprived areas. Despite the marked difference between the spatial configurations of informal neighbourhoods and those of formal cities, it is possible to increase the level of resilience and sustainability of informal settlements through surgical and deep solutions, anchored on the particularities of the existing fabric.

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Urban Design Solutions for the Environmental Requalification of Informal Neighbourhoods: The George Dimitrov Neighbourhood, Maputo

2023

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“…Studies on the distribution characteristics have focused on the scale, density, and spatial patterns of street vending at the street scale [19][20][21][22]. As for the interrelationship, research still focuses on the street scale [23], investigating the relationship between the spatial organization patterns of street vending and the width as well as accessibility of streets [24]. From a methodological perspective, most current research employs qualitative methods like literature analyses and social surveys to analyze the spatial distribution of street vending within urban planning [19,20].…”

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Evaluation of the Suitability of Street Vending Planning in Urban Public Space in the Post-COVID-19 Era

Zhang,

Shao

2024

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The COVID-19 pandemic has spurred the resurgence of the informal street vending economy. This revival has boosted the market economy but has also challenged urban governance. Recognizing street vending deregulation as both a stimulus for employment and a potential challenge to hygiene and safety, this study evaluates the suitability of street vending within Wuchang District of Wuhan, China. The methodology unfolds in four steps: constructing an indicator system based on a policy and literature review, a spatial quantitative analysis via GIS, weight allocation through expert consultation and entropy methods, and the identification of suitable areas as well as strategies. Findings reveal suitability clusters centered around key urban nodes, extending across central and mid-western zones through corridors like Zhongnan Road, demonstrating the potential for centralized management and economic permeation into surrounding areas. The analysis of land-use compatibility showed that commercial, park, and residential lands offer the highest suitability for vending activities, proposing management strategies tailored to enhance business in commercial areas, flexible configurations in residential zones, diverse development in parks, quality-oriented development in public squares, and strict control in scenic and tourist facilities. This study not only deepens our understanding of the geographical distribution of and factors influencing street vending, but also proposes integrated management strategies for vending in urban public spaces, fostering vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable urban environments.

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“…Many scholars direct their efforts towards the Global South when researching street vending (Bhowmik, 2005;Bromley, 2000;Deore & Lathia, 2019;Dovey et al, 2022;Hagos et al, 2020;Peimani & Kamalipour, 2022a, 2022bSun, 2021;Sun et al, 2020Sun et al, , 2021Tafti, 2019;Wongtada, 2014;Yatmo, 2009), creating the conception that street vending is a phenomenon of Southern import. However, street vending is globally primarily considered as a source of income and means of survival (Recchi, 2020).…”

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“…I attribute this to a lack of a theoretical framework and the consideration of pedestrians as mere passers-by rather than as an engaging force in the assemblage. Dovey et al, (2022) are more successful in this regard when they try to answer the question of what factors may be interconnected to and influence street vending in the urban realm. They do not consider assemblage thinking as a theory, but simply as a tool for engaging with urban space at multiple scales (Dovey et al, 2018(Dovey et al, , 2022.…”

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“…Dovey et al, (2022) are more successful in this regard when they try to answer the question of what factors may be interconnected to and influence street vending in the urban realm. They do not consider assemblage thinking as a theory, but simply as a tool for engaging with urban space at multiple scales (Dovey et al, 2018(Dovey et al, , 2022. Although they consider the relationship between the intensity of street vending and pedestrian flows as axiomatic, they still aid this thinking with constructs derived from literature and apply a conceptual framework throughout the research.…”

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Influence of Urban Street Vending on Pedestrian Experience and Behaviour: A Systematic Quantitative Review

Jacob

2023

JCUA

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Urban street vending is an integral part of everyday public life and can contribute to vibrant and lively streets. Yet, few cities formally integrate this activity into public space design. This is because street vending is a highly contested, although transformative phenomenon that has complex inter-relationships with other urban entities. This paper systematically and quantitatively assesses the breadth and depth of academic literature that studied such a relationship; more specifically, the influence of street vending on pedestrians' experiences and behaviours and thereby identifies gaps in the existing literature. A systematic review of 25 peer-reviewed journal articles is undertaken to provide an assessment of the geographic extent, disciplinary scope, timeline of publications, keywords, methods, theories, constructs and concepts. This review concludes that the existing research is emerging, but rapidly accelerating and cross-disciplinary. Although the research was predominantly conducted in the Global South, it is largely affiliated with the Global North with limited North-South partnerships. The literature is largely qualitative, indicating a propensity for skewed perspectives. It also lacks theoretical applications exclusive to pedestrian-vendor relationships. Finally, potential areas where future researchers may expand and influence the knowledge domain are identified. This includes developing multi-contextual global perspectives through North-South partnerships and combining or independently applying grounded theory, mixed methods and case study research to broaden theoretical and empirical bases.

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The spatial logic of informal street vending in Manila: an assemblage approach

Cited by 8 publications

References 42 publications

Urban Design Solutions for the Environmental Requalification of Informal Neighbourhoods: The George Dimitrov Neighbourhood, Maputo

Urban Design Solutions for the Environmental Requalification of Informal Neighbourhoods: The George Dimitrov Neighbourhood, Maputo

Evaluation of the Suitability of Street Vending Planning in Urban Public Space in the Post-COVID-19 Era

Influence of Urban Street Vending on Pedestrian Experience and Behaviour: A Systematic Quantitative Review

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