3.1 TYPOLOGIES OF EATERIES: 3.1.1 EAT STREET Located: • in the commuting path between shopping and commercial hubs. • Other recreation hubs such as beaches, parks etc.,
Sketch showing location of eatstreet
• Streets in the night get vibrant and lively. Also, the roads are congested due to traffic congestions and public spills out on the roads. • The roads in the morning are dominated by vehicles and other commercial activities. • There is seen a change in terms of activities from the morning.
Sketch showing crowd pattern of eatstreet in the evening and morning.
Sketch showing the insufficient lighting and temporaray seatings in eatstreet
• Seatings are very informal, movable and less, this makes the consumers’ movement faster. • Street lights are the source of the light. • The ambiance and setting are very chaotic and fast-moving. The opportunity to hang out with the group is very less due to uncomfortable and congested space. • Time spent here varies between 20 min -45 min.
Sketch showing the human behaviour and ambiance in eatstreet Fig 3.1 Sketches showing characteristics of eatstreet
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