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.).
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2. Growth of commercial activities in

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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
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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

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centers.
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6. Percentage share to total city/municipal

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income of business activities in terms of

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.
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• 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
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commercial development/expansion, if
any. Present proposed location/s in map
form.
Commerce and Trade
SECTORAL ANALYSIS
MATRIX
A. Consolidate and validate the findings of the
above steps with the result of the
consultation/s.
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1. List the key issues, problems, and

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concerns of the commerce and trade

sector.
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2. Determine the possible

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implications/impacts of the key

issues, problems, and concerns.
B. Recommend interventions such as:

1. Realistic policy options and

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appropriate strategies
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2. Programs and projects for

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implementation with due

consideration of current and pipeline
projects
C. Prioritize, tabulate, and present the results in
matrix form as follows:
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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