Impactos da urbanização nas áreas verdes do Bairro Guanabara, no município de Ananindeua-Pa: Uma análise dos efeitos ambientais e sociais na comunidade local.

Abstract

Urbanization is a process that, despite bringing development, often occurs in a disorganized manner, causing damage to the environment, especially to the remaining green areas in cities. This study aims to understand how urbanization has affected the green areas of the Guanabara neighborhood in Ananindeua, Pará, from both environmental and social perspectives. The focus was on analyzing the loss of vegetation, the reduction of ecosystem services, and how residents perceive these changes. A mixed-methods approach was used, combining qualitative and quantitative methods: questionnaires were applied to residents, and satellite images were analyzed. The results show that the disorderly growth of the neighborhood has reduced green areas, increased pollution, and intensified heat islands, directly affecting the quality of life of the population. Lauro Leite Square and João Paulo II Avenue, two important areas of the neighborhood, were studied in depth, leading to simple proposals and strategies, such as tree planting and the creation of green corridors, to improve these spaces. It is concluded that more sustainable and socially inclusive urban planning is necessary, balancing city growth, environmental preservation, and population well-being. This study can contribute to understanding the importance of developing public policies strongly linked to the valorization of green areas, promoting a balance between urban expansion and biodiversity preservation.