Diseño de una plaza de mercado para el municipio de Girón, Santander

Abstract

It is proposed to develop the design of a market square for the municipality of Girón, Santander, to create appropriate spaces required for commercial activity and to meet the needs of the community of the Corvandi II neighborhood and its surrounding areas. Due to the municipality's growth, informal commerce has arisen for these services, resulting in a deficit in the number of commercial premises for food distribution in the community. The adjacent public space has been invaded by different types of vendors, with these infrastructures often not meeting existing regulations, typically being located near the water sources available in the municipality, thus causing pollution. The objective of this design is for these required spaces to meet sanitary and commercial needs. To achieve this, the initial stage involves identifying the context in which the element will be implanted. Subsequently, the available and collected information is analyzed to understand and apply current norms and laws for the handling and manipulation of food. In a subsequent stage, efforts are made to reduce environmental impact by implementing strategies for managing organic waste. Finally, through the resources addressed, the design of these spaces is intended to maximize the operational hours of the market square. This will improve commercial dynamics, reduce environmental impact, ensure the trade of essential products under sanitary conditions, organize this type of commerce, facilitate community access while reducing the distance to access such services.