00000ntmaa22000002i 4500 UP-8027390931312009457 Buklod 20260212092051.0 m|||||o||d|||||||| cr ||||||||||| 260212s2025 xx a b ||| u eng UPVT-00020035115 UPTC rda eng LG 993.5 2025 M3 A43 Ala, Kristelle Cheska Bella M. author. Walkability and business performance of brick-and-mortar retail stores in the Central Business District of Tacloban City Kristelle Cheska Bella M. Ala, Lance Neil A. Babon, Sachi Mari C. Borgueta, Albright C. Escobarte, Ivan Gil G. Oledan ; Richard V. Cagara, adviser. Tacloban City Division of Management, University of the Philippines Tacloban College 2025. xi, 164 leaves illustrations, some color 31 cm. text rdacontent unmediated rdacontent volume rdacarrier Undergraduate thesis (Bachelor of Science in Management) -- University of the Philippines, Tacloban. Includes bibliographical references. This mixed-methods study explored the relationship between walkability and the business performance of brick-and-mortar retail stores in Tacloban City's Central Business District (CBD). Using the Global Walkability Index (GWI), field surveys evaluated safety, security, convenience, and attractiveness, showing a rise in walkability scores from 55 (2015) to 75 (2025). Surveys of business owners and managers revealed moderate business performance, particularly among micro-enterprises. Statistical analysis showed a weak positive correlation between GWI and business performance (Kendall's Tau - 0.354), though the result was not statistically significant (p=0.199). Qualitative insights and policy analysis suggested that improving walkability through pedestrian infrastructure investment, disaster-resilient urban planning, and stricter building code enforcement could boost commercial vitality. The study recommended technology-enhanced urban design and public education campaigns to create safer, more inclusive, and economically vibrant pedestrian environments. Walkability Tacloban City. Walkability. Business performance. Brick and mortar retail stores. Central business district (CBD). Global walkability index (GWI). Babon, Lance Neil A. author. Borgueta, Sachi Mari C. author. Oledan, Ivan Gil G. author. Escobarte, Albright C. author. Cagara, Richard V. adviser. Thesis FI UP UPTAC UPTAC LG 993.5 2025 M3 A43 Thesis