Spatial configuration and physical quality of linear urban parks

the case of Parque Parahyba I, João Pessoa - PB

Abstract

There are studies that discuss the role of urban green areas, their associations with well-being and effects on the population's health; others have a greater emphasis on ecological aspects. However, there is still a need for in-depth research into the physical and spatial attributes of urban parks, especially the linear typology. Thus, this work improved an analysis tool to specifically evaluate the physical qualities and spatial configuration of the urban linear park. The evaluation methodology was built from the CPAT tool (Community Park Audit Tool) - adapted, configurational properties of the linear park and measures of the Theory of spatial syntax. Four analysis dimensions were considered to investigate the physical quality of Parque Parahyba I, in João Pessoa-PB. The results suggest that the dimensions of access and neighborhood (1), activity areas (2) and resources and security (3) have a greater need for interventions, as they obtained the lowest values and the dimension of spatial configuration (4), which obtained the highest average, does not require immediate intervention.The conclusions contribute to fostering debates on urban linear park planning.

The methodology and conclusions contribute to fostering debates, planning solutions and understanding the urban linear park, which is an expanding phenomenon in cities.