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 to the quality of life, this study aimed to analyze the influence exerted by the Parks of the Sabiá and Victório Siquierolli located in Uberlandia, Minas Gerais in the surrounding residences. Thus, the urban environmental quality becomes an important indicator of quality of life and urban green areas classified as categories of open space have a key role in this context, since its functions ranging from the ecological benefits needed in the city even the venues for leisure and recreation, targeted to the population. Methodologically, a research was conducted through semi-structured questionnaire in the vicinity of the two parks, and as a result of respondents willing to review charts and maps in environmental quality. It was possible to see some specifics around each study area, which was attributed to heterogeneity such aspects as an extension of the park, vegetation density, urban facilities in the metropolitan area roads, traffic and other aspects use for recreation, among others. Finally, we observed the importance that urban areas have for the quality of life, especially in urban areas, thus reinforcing the attention to be given to this matter, both in academic scientific research, and policy governmental public.