Avaliação dos espaços urbanos segundo a percepção das pessoas idosas
Abstract
This work is the result of a research accomplished in the city of Barretos-SP, with the purpose
of to identify and to evaluate the variables of physical and environmental characterization of
the sidewalks and public walks, destined to the pedestrians' circulation, under the comfort
aspects, safety and environmental conditions. For identification of the variables, a research
was accomplished with technicians of the engineering areas, architecture, physiotherapy,
medicine, nursing, physical education, transports and psychology using the Method of Delphi.
For evaluation of the chosen variables for the technicians, a new research was accomplished
with seniors, with age starting from 60 years, where the Technique of the Declared Preference
was used. It was verified that the technicians prioritize the variables that are related the a level
of acceptable service for the walk and that for the seniors the favorite atmosphere for the
walks should present, in first place, comfortable conditions for the movement, without any
obstacles and to offer safety mainly during the crossing of the streets. The result of this work
can contribute to the definition of plans and projects to facilitate the people's accessibility
with some deficiency type or with reduced mobility and to identify the places where are
necessary improvements and modifications.