Sustaining the cultural vitality of urban public markets: A case study of Pasar Payang, Malaysia

• Main Authors: Zakariya, Khalilah, Kamaruddin, Zumahiran, Harun, Nor Zalina
• Format: Article
• Language: English; English; English
• Published: ArchNet-IJAR 2016
• Subjects: HM621 Culture; HT101 Urban groups. The city. Urban sociology; NA Architecture; NA2542.36 Sustainable architecture; NA9000 Aesthetics of cities. City planning and beautifying
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/50452/1/2016_IJAR-ArchNet_Sustaining_the_Cultural_Vitality_of_Urban_Public_Markets.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/50452/4/50452-Sustaining_the_cultural_vitality_of_urban_public_markets_SCOPUS.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/50452/7/50452_Sustaining%20the%20cultural%20vitality%20of%20urban%20public%20markets_WoS.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/50452/; http://archnet-ijar.net/index.php/IJAR/article/view/914/pdf

The development of a public market in the city planning is pivotal in supporting the growth of the local economy. The market is also a place where the culture of the locals evolves daily. However, the unique qualities of the market are vulnerable to the redevelopment process. This study examines the...