A POPULAÇÃO DA CIDADE DE SÃO GABRIEL, RS E O GRAU DE SATISFAÇÃO EM RELAÇÃO À QUALIDADE AMBIENTAL URBANA

The growth of environmental impacts in the cities comes from the increase in population and the constant expansion of urban areas. These conflicts coupled with the lack of infrastructure contribute to the deterioration of environmental quality and life of the urban population and consequently to the...

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Published inCiência e natura Vol. 38; no. 2; p. 847
Main Authors Silva, Daniel Dejalmiro Medeiros da, Santos, Nara Rejane Zamberlan dos, Vogel, Hamilton Munari, Weber, Mirla Andrade
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 31.05.2016
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Summary:The growth of environmental impacts in the cities comes from the increase in population and the constant expansion of urban areas. These conflicts coupled with the lack of infrastructure contribute to the deterioration of environmental quality and life of the urban population and consequently to the physical, chemical and biological changes that compromise ecosystems and alter the landscape in these centers. The theme of this study relates to the perception and satisfaction of urban environmental quality has, as social actors, residents of a sample of the population of five districts in São Gabriel, RS. Through interviews addressed issues such as solid waste, noise, visual, air, soil, deforestation, the presence of sewage, illegal occupation, floods, urban sanitation and municipal environmental policies. The result of the survey showed satisfaction with some environmental aspects, but dissatisfaction with public policy indifferent to the quality of life of citizens.
ISSN:0100-8307
2179-460X
DOI:10.5902/2179460X21871