Aplicação do índice de caminhabilidade 2.0 na região central da Cidade de Francisco Beltrão - PR

Abstract

Population growth and city industrialization throughout history have transformed urban structures and ways of life, making sustainable planning essential. In light of this, the need arises to develop sustainably, considering the various factors that can impact the environment, society, economy, and infrastructure. The application of the Walkability Index 2.0 emerges as a relevant tool for analyzing urban challenges, identifying their causes, and guiding appropriate development. This index encompasses issues such as urban mobility, environmental preservation, public and road safety, aiming to promote equitable infrastructural processes for all, regardless of social class or place of residence. There are software programs capable of distributing walkability parameters according to neighborhood realities. It is important to highlight that Geographic Information Systems (GIS) play a significant role in creating maps and storing essential data for results, such as QGIS and QField, which are used for data collection and processing. In this study, the Walkability Index 2.0 is applied and adapted to the Centro neighborhood of Francisco Beltrão, generating a diagnostic based on field indicators to determine its spatial distribution. A comparative analysis of the category results and final index was carried out, resulting in a score of 1.9, which is considered sufficient.