Comparative activity-based mapping of Rythu Bazaars

Participation patterns and active ageing in everyday public markets

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ID22422013
AuthorsSravanti Peri (0009-0000-3277-0067, National University of Singapore, corresponding author), Cees de Bont (0000-0002-5003-196X, National University of Singapore)
Year2026
Pages1-26
Publication date2026-07-13
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Urban Design (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1357-4809 • E-ISSN: 1469-9664
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/13574809.2026.2699791
OpenAlexW7168187350
LanguageEN
References cited25

This paper examines how spatial configuration shapes participation patterns in three Rythu Bazaars, a state-supported farmer market system, in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India. Using comparative activity-based mapping derived from non-participant observation, the study documents variations in corridor geometry, entry hierarchy, parking interface, and environmental exposure. Although the markets operate under a shared governance model, differences in spatial organization correspond with circulation patterns, pause conditions, and temporal rhythms of engagement. The findings demonstrate that everyday market participation is mediated through spatial design and show how layered mapping can inform modest, evidence-based refinements that support age-inclusive public market environments and active ageing.

Active ageing · Comparative case · Corporate governance · Everyday life · Public participation · Public policy · Geographies of human-animal interactions · Urban Design and Spatial Analysis · Urban Transport and Accessibility

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