Interpretation:

The historic core of Madurai is transforming into a commercial hub. The problems that the city will face if the city is totally commercialized are,

-       The area of the historic core will not take the more population due to commercialization

-       Lack of parking area

-       Traditional buildings are used for commercial activities

-       Historic elements are being used for commercial activities which spoils the architectural features. This spoils the tourism also, as this heritage buildings are not experienced by the visitors.

-       The residents of the core area are shifted out of the core area.

-       Completely commercializing a city will result in extinct of residential activity and its heritage value.

The present scenario shows that the activity and the character of the place correspond to major transformation of the city. As commercialization is the base of the city, removing the commercial activities will make the city unsustainable. This problem which arises from the commercialization is parking and the residential buildings converted into go-downs.

The strategies suggested are to change the fabric of the building without affecting the activity of the place.  Commercial activity is the livelihood of the city. The market area , vendors , hotels , lodging are the main activity of the city.