Public markets are both supporters and indicators of resilience in a community: They demonstrate how quickly a place bounces back from a shock, while also providing the necessary social connections and resources to make this possible. In recent years, when the coronavirus pandemic has deeply impacted markets, we have seen both the value of these vital shared spaces—as well as what is at stake when we neglect to support them.
Source: https://www.pps.org/article/how-markets-make-our-communities-resilient