Economic Sector: Commerce And Trade

Economic Sector

COMMERCE AND TRADE

STEPS: I. DATA GATHERING AND PROCESSING II. DATA ANALYSIS III. CURRENT AND PROJECTED NEEDS IV. SECTORAL ANALYSIS MATRIX

Commerce and Trade

DATA GATHERING AND PROCESSING

• Inventory of Commercial Areas by Type of Activity, Year

• Historical Data on Commercial Areas, Y1 – Y2

• Number of Business Permits Issued by Type, Y1 – Y2

• Inventory of Commercial Establishment by Economic Activities,Y1–Y2

• Employment by Type/Classification/ Type of Business and Trade, Y__

• Existing Programs and Plans for Commerce and Trade, Y __

Commerce and Trade

DATA ANALYSIS

Assessment of existing commerce & trade situation in the city/municipality 1.Types of commercial activities, location, and areas occupied (mall, CBD, Commercial strip, neighborhood center, etc.). •

2. Growth of commercial activities in terms of rate of increase in number of establishments, increase in area, and direction of growth.

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3. Other factors affecting the sector.

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4. Percentage of commercial areas against the total built-up area. Compare the land ratio of the commercial area with the total built up area or the total area of lands devoted to urban uses.

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5. Service area of the existing commercial centers.

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6. Percentage share to total city/municipal income of business activities in terms of

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Commerce and Trade

CURRENT AND PROJECTED NEEDS

Assess and discuss the pressing needs of the sector in relation to: 1.Factors/constraints that inhibit the growth of commerce and trade in the locality. • •

2. Specific type of commercial activities/services which would require future expansion/ development, considering the current trends and needs in commercial activities, as well as its role in achieving the municipal/city’s vision.

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3. Future space requirement for commercial purposes.

Projection of area requirement may be guided by the standard: 1.5% to 3% of the total built-up area as shown in the example below:

4. Possible location/site for future commercial development/expansion, if any. Present proposed location/s in map form.

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Commerce and Trade

SECTORAL ANALYSIS MATRIX

A. Consolidate and validate the findings of the above steps with the result of the consultation/s. •

1. List the key issues, problems, and concerns of the commerce and trade sector.

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2. Determine the possible implications/impacts of the key issues, problems, and concerns.

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B. Recommend interventions such as:

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1. Realistic policy options and appropriate strategies

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2. Programs and projects for implementation with due consideration of current and pipeline projects

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C. Prioritize, tabulate, and present the results in matrix form as follows:

Annex 19 SITE SELECTION CRITERIA FOR COMMERCIAL AREAS

1. The site must be located in the most desirable general area as established by the economic survey; •2. The site must be owned or controlled by the developer, or offers the possibility of acquisition; •3. Land cost must be in keeping with overall economic consideration; •4. Existing zoning must permit shopping center development or reasonable likelihood of rezoning must exist; •5. The site must contain sufficient land to permit construction facilities to meet the sales potential; •6. The land must be in one piece, free of intervening roadways, right-of-way, easements, •

7. The topography and shape of the site must permit advantageous planning and reasonable construction; •8. The surrounding road pattern and accessibility must allow full utilization of the business potential; •9. The structure must be visible from major thoroughfares; •10. The surrounding areas should be safeguarded against blight; •11. Retail facilities should be exposed to maximize foot traffic; •12. Various mechanized traffic types and foot traffic be separated and distinct from one another; •13. Maximum comfort and convenience for •