Study of the performance and sustainability factors of the urban environment from the perception of residents

Abstract

Sustainable development has been discussed over the years in several areas, mainly due to the impact caused on the environment by human activities. In the urban environment, sustainability is related to the characteristics of the neighborhoods, impacting on the satisfaction of residents. This study aims to analyze, in the Brazilian context, the performance perceptions of the surroundings of the residents, based on characteristics of the neighborhood, the neighborhood and the city. An online questionnaire was applied to 279 individuals, and descriptive and multivariate analyzes were developed. The results indicated the reliability of the analyzed aspects and bring reflections on the main aspects to be observed in the planning of sustainable neighborhoods and cities.