Contexts+by+Jess,+Jen,+Kev

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Physical environment

There is a lot of noise concerning music, which collides with cultures. In terms of maps there is one map on Augusta Ave. though it is not very specific on what venues there are that take up the traffic areas and areas. Therefore, this makes it difficult for the locals to discover or know exactly what venues are where. In terms of environment the market has taken “Green” into consideration. They have celebrated earth by painting and crafting images that represent the earth as well as selling the usual fruits and vegetables. They have also incorporated plants actually planted on and in an old car. They implement recycling even with a car.

Social context

With the use of a map system locals of the market would be able to converse with customers and tourists in presenting them the exact locations and information of the area or building by finding it on the map or an interactive map on their Kensington website or separate interactive map which may be in every venue. The locals would be able to direct individuals to the accurate places instead of just assuming. A interactive map system would also bring the community together, everyone would know where to find what and know exactly where things are to try out or go back to. This would bring upon greater conversations for cultures one the map presents what venue cultures there are. With music, it is open to the public since the market is not that of a private space. There are many varieties of music since the space is open to culture.

Organizational context

With the use of Technology a system could be produced such as that of an interactive wayfinding system map. What I found most was that the locals did know certain roadways and certain shops or venues, however they did not know where everything exactly was. This is why a map system should be implemented. The map would be interactive where the locals would be able to click on an area and it would present the buildings and walkways of that area with information. For example if one was to click on Dundas he or she would be able to view the buildings and location, as well as, the information on working environments, history, and what is being sold of the area he or she is interested in. If the map system is online they could do this at any time and place (wherever there is a computer in their market). This would defiantly bring the community together they would know about each others shops and specialization in goods within any contexts on any area of the Kensington Market.