ASSESSMENT OF THE DISTRIBUTION OF PARKS AND SQUARES IN A MEDIUM-SIZED BRAZILIAN CITY

AVALIAÇÃO DA DISTRIBUIÇÃO DE PARQUES E PRAÇAS EM UMA CIDADE BRASILEIRA DE MÉDIO PORTE

Abstract

To provide universal access to green areas for all inhabitants and promote sustainable development of the urban environment, it is necessary to implement measures to create, preserve, and expand these spaces. One of the goals set by the United Nations is to achieve more sustainable cities and communities by 2030. This requires an equal distribution of these areas within the urban mesh to ensure equal access for all people. This paper aims to evaluate the distribution of parks and squares in a medium-sized Brazilian city. The analysis was performed by locating the areas officially designated as squares and parks by the municipal administration and evaluating the conditions in which these spaces are found, determining whether they are suitable for public use and enjoyment. As a result, the disparity in the distribution of these spaces within the region and the diversity in the attractions and maintenance of each were identified. It also ratified the need for greater attention to ensure the population's effective use of these urban spaces.