The stalls in the Therry St. temporary market late last year remained
set-up over the 10 days or so of the market. Traders were able to construct a more
professional level of merchandising and of course they saved a considerable
amount of time and effort by avoiding set up and pack up each day. During the
recent one to one trader consultations a number of traders raised permanent
stalls as a desirable option for the future.
At the Trader Focus Group meeting this writer attended there was
substantial support for a trial of permanent or semi-permanent stall set-ups
under the sheds in aisles C, D, or E. There are many issues to be considered in
such a trial including maintaining the essence of a market and avoiding the
look of a shopping centre. It was considered that the Therry St. Market model
would probably achieve the desired result. A market like QVM will always need
the flexibility of different types of stall structures. A combination of
permanent stalls, set-up and pack-up stalls, containers, and shops are all
likely ingredients.
Renewal could potentially bring with it substantial change and
trialling these sorts of concepts is an essential element if "modest and
fragile" small business are to feel comfortable with the process.
COMMENTS:
16/02/2015 12:48:35 PERMANENT STALLS "Has anyone seriously thought this idea through" Alby E Shed
16/02/2015 - Welcome your views Alby - Ed
16/02/2015 12:48:35 PERMANENT STALLS "Has anyone seriously thought this idea through" Alby E Shed
16/02/2015 - Welcome your views Alby - Ed
