Socio environmental perception of Parque Caiara urban equipment

Abstract

The objective of this article is to evaluate the use and socio-environmental perception of the Parque Caiara urban equipment, located in the Pernambuco city of Recife, among the local population and passersby through the application of a semi-structured questionnaire. The survey contains closed and open questions and was carried out among the population who use the equipment at least twice a week and aged ten years or over. Through the qualiquantitative approach, important data related to the socio-economic profile of users was obtained, involving age group, level of education, type of work, profession and family income, as well as enumeration of the positive and negative points of the park and suggestions for improving Caiara . Furthermore, we could analyze the environmental perception of users regarding the issue of water pollution, since the park is crossed by the Cavouco stream that flows into the Capibaribe river. In this way, it was possible to collect and discuss relevant data to propose an effective requalification of the equipment. As a result, it was found that the site has significant importance in the environmental, sociocultural and sporting spheres with various sports and leisure facilities. However, for Caiara to consolidate itself as a reference urban facility, it is necessary to adapt and propose new urban furniture, uses and services suited to the real needs of the community based on listening to the local population and passers-by who use the park.