Evaluation of the social and environmental quality of brazilian public squares

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https://doi.org/10.32358/rpd.2023.v9.633

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squares, socio-environmental quality, public open spaces, landscape, land use, assessment tool

Abstract

Objective: the article reflects on socio-environmental aspects that qualify the squares in the Greater Center Region, Vila Velha-ES, from the application of the tool “QualificaURB” and presents considerations on the squares with the best and worst evaluation. Methodology: the research is defined in three stages: contextualization; mapping; application of the tool and analyses. The squares were classified as “regular” in most of the evaluation criteria. Results: among the 19 squares evaluated, none obtained the best classification "excellent" and of these, one obtained the worst performance, considered "insufficient". Originality: The analyzes showed weaknesses and strengths that interfere with the quality of these spaces, and help guide proposals for urban interventions.

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Author Biographies

Amanda Jeveaux Passamani, Universidade Vila Velha

Bachelor's degree in progress in Architecture and Urbanism from the University of Vila Velha.

Larissa Leticia Andara Ramos, Universidade Vila Velha

Architect and Urbanist. PhD in Technology and Design for Environmental Quality in Architecture and in the City, Polytechnic of Milan (2007). Graduated in Architecture and Urbanism from the Federal University of Espírito Santo (2003). She is currently a researcher, full professor III of the Master in Architecture and City and of the Architecture and Urbanism course at the Vila Velha University - ES. Acts as a coordination assistant, a member of the Structuring Teaching Nucleus and Collegiate of the course. Larissa is leader of the CNPq research group "Urban Landscape and Inclusion".  

Luciana Aparecida Netto de Jesus, Federal University of Espírito Santo

Architect and urban planner, PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Minho, Portugal (specializing in sustainable construction), Postgraduate in construction management at the University of Minho (PT), Postgraduate in construction direction and management from Universidade Lusíada do Porto (PT) and Graduated in Architecture and Urbanism from the Federal University of Juiz de Fora (UFJF) (BR). She is currently a professor at the Federal University of Espírito Santo (UFES), member of the Urban Landscape and Inclusion research group (UVV / UFES). She has worked as a consultant in project management in the field of sustainability, specifically in the areas of Diagnosis and Sustainability Strategies, environmental analysis and energy efficiency of buildings. She coordinates the Laboratory of Simultaneous Engineering and BIM (LabesBIM)-UFES, and develops research with an emphasis on the socio-environmental quality of open spaces and energy efficiency of the built environment.

Karla Moreira Conde, Federal University of Espirito santo

Graduated in Architecture from the Federal University of Espírito Santo (1994), Lato Sensu Specialization in Quality Engineering from the Federal University of Espírito Santo (1995), Master's Degree in Civil Engineering from the Federal University of Espírito Santo (2001), PhD in Architecture, Technology and City by the Faculty of Civil Engineering, Architecture and Urbanism / UNICAMP (2015) and Post Doctorate in Sustainable Built Environment by the International Doctoral Program / University of Minho (2018). He is currently an Associate Professor at the Federal University of Espírito Santo. He has experience in the areas: Civil Engineering, emphasis on Civil Construction; Project management; Architecture and Urban Planning, emphasis on Urban Socio-environmental Quality and Urban Sustainability Indicators.

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2023-04-30

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Jeveaux Passamani, A., Andara Ramos, L. L., Netto de Jesus, L. A., & Conde, K. M. (2023). Evaluation of the social and environmental quality of brazilian public squares. Revista Produção E Desenvolvimento, 9(1), e633. https://doi.org/10.32358/rpd.2023.v9.633

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Vol. 9 No. 1 (2023): January-December

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