Áreas verdes urbanas: espaços essenciais à qualidade ambiental da cidade de Bragança (PA)

Abstract

This research has bothered to analyze the green areas of the city of Bragança-PA in relation to environmental policies implemented by the municipal government. Therefore, it was examined, in general, the green areas were ensuring environmental quality and well-being to the urban population. Specifically, it sought to analyze the discussions on the importance of green areas in public spaces of the city from the perspective of sustainable city; Identify the actions of environmental policy in the city of Bragança aimed at urban green areas; Characterize the current condition of the main green areas of the city; Present guidelines for the planning of green areas in the city of Bragança. The research was conducted bibliographic form, document and conducting interviews with the Municipal Secretary of Environment. The results indicated that it is necessary to propose alternatives that fit the urban layout and the local ecosystem. Green areas are responsible for regulating the temperature, noise reduction, supply of groundwater, increasing biodiversity, landscape improvement and brings quality to life of citizens. In this way, the green areas play a more important role than a mere static space of old, and shall comply with important environmental services for urban sustainability. It is in this perspective that observes the need to propose a space for discussion and proposals to the city of Bragança, located in northeastern Pará, and that since its foundation suffers from the consumption of natural resources in the process of expansion, and no more concise concern the preservation, maintenance and creation of green areas.