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Pasar Wage is a center of commercial trading and services in Purwokerto that significantly influences the city's economic growth. The high intensity of activities in Pasar Wage area has led to several problems indicating a decrease in the livability area, such as waste accumulation, traffic congestion, land misuse, as well as poor environmental quality and infrastructure. Ideally, commercial public spaces should provide suitable space for area users as they contain essential facilities that promote urban livability. This research adopts a qualitative descriptive approach, utilizing field observation as the primary method for data collection. The analysis method involves skoring techniques, comparing existing conditions with the standards of the livability concept theory. This study aims to identify the level of livability in Pasar Wage area. Livability of the area is assessed based on 6 research variabels including accessibility, comfort, safety, environmental quality, activities, and function. Overall, the livability level of Pasar Wage area has a score of 141/240 (moderate livability). There are differences in livability levels among the area segments. Segments 1 and 5 have low livability levels, while segment 2 has the lowest level. On the other hand, segments 3 and 4 show better livability levels. Factors such as road function and classification also affect the livability level in certain segments. For example, segments 3 and 4 have high livability levels because they are traversed by primary roads that attract economic activities and have good transportation connections. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]