6.1 User study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 6.1.1 Eat Street

6.1 USER STUDY

The users are divided into 3 main categories, Public, The Food hub staff, individual eateries staff. Public and visitors are furthermore sub-divided into categories based on AGE- Children, Teenagers, Youth, Middle-aged, Senior citizens OCCUPATION- Students, Working class of IT Hubs & MNCs, the maintenance staff of showrooms and the commercial hub around, Business owners, Officials, Housewives. RESIDENTS- Hostilities, Bachelors, Families (HIG, MIG, LIG) COMPANIONS- Friends, Colleagues, Families, Tourists, Dates/spouse.

A survey is conducted to understand what, how and when the public use the eateries such as Eat-streets, QSRs, Cafes, Breweries and Fine Dining. The following are the conclusions for each space.

6.1.1 EAT STREET

The eat streets cater to a diverse group of people in search of recreation or even in necessity.

Why is this eatery selected over other types-? • nearby workplace/college • have come around for other activity • to taste local food • economical

The eat streets are equally used on weekdays and weekends, although the purpose of eating differs between necessity and celebration. The different kinds of users are: • Morning park visitors/walkers/strollers • Lunch by bachelors and workers • Group of friends & evening strollers • Dinner by bachelors, workers and families

Fig 6.1 Survey showing users’ interesets (Eat street) The eat-street is mostly used by people when they are alone and is also a popular choice for a group of friends. User’s concerns/issues to be addressed • Traffic free • Seatings need to be comfortable • Comfortable lightings • Need of shade • Parking space to be addressed • 50Hygiene