A INFLUÊNCIA DAS ÁREAS VERDES URBANAS NA QUALIDADE DE VIDA: O caso dos Parques do Sabiá e Victório Siquierolli em Uberlândia-MG

Abstract

Taking into account the importance of environmental quality for the quality of life, this study aimed to analyze the influence exerted by the Parks and Sabiá Victório Siquierolli -located in the city of Uberlandia, Minas Gerais -the surrounding homes. It is known that environmental quality is an important indicator of quality of life, and urban green areas -classified as categories of building spaces -play an important role in this context, since their functions range from the ecological benefits themselves -sorely needed in the city -even the venues for leisure and recreation, targeted to the population. Methodologically, research was done through semistructured questionnaire in the vicinity of the two parks, and as a result of respondents disposed to review charts and maps in environmental quality. It was possible to see some specifics around each study area, taking on aspects such heterogeneity as an extension of the park, vegetation density, urban in environment -roads, vehicle traffic, among others -use for leisure and recreation, among others. Finally, he noted the importance that green space to have the quality of life, especially in urban areas, thus reinforcing the attention should be given to this issue, both in academic and scientific research, and in policies governmental public.

Percepção sobre a floresta urbana e sua influência para o bem-estar no ambiente de trabalho

“…Embora ela forneça ideias e ajude a entender melhor o contexto do problema investigado, é importante completá-la com pesquisas quantitativas, a fim de encontrar resultados mais significativos (CHAER; DINIZ; RIBEIRO, 2011). Outros pesquisadores, como Monico (2001), Ribeiro (2009), Pina (2011), Silva et al (2016) e Moreira (2018), também utilizaram essa ferramenta para entender melhor a percepção da comunidade estudada.…”

Perception about urban forest and its influence on well-being in workplaces

“…Although it provides insights and helps better understanding the context of the investigated problem, it is important completing it with quantitative research to find more significant results (CHAER; DINIZ; RIBEIRO, 2011). Other researchers, such as Monico (2001), Ribeiro (2009), Pina (2011), Silva et al (2016) and Moreira (2018), have also used this tool to better understand the investigated community's perception.…”

Bibliographic research on urban green areas and their influence on the quality of life of the population

“…369/2006 conceptualizes urban green areas as being the public domain space that contributes to ecological, recreational, and landscape functions, with the ability to contribute to the improvement of the functional, aesthetic, and environmental quality of urban centers, composed of arboreal, shrubby or creeping vegetation and spaces free of waterproofing. Pina and Santos (2012) emphasize that these areas can also be classified as places that present vegetation inserted among the urban structures, such as gardens, parks, small gardens, forests, existing cemeteries, alleys, sports squares, play-lots (lots of games), playground (children's playground), campsite, bathhouses, permanent preservation areas (APP) and urban conservation units, although the authors did not report the size that the vegetation should present predominantly in these places (arboreal, shrubby, herbaceous).…”