Thesis (M.L.A)--Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 2006. / "March 22, 2006"--T.p. Title taken from PDF title screen (viewed September 10, 2007). Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M. Sc.)--University of Hong Kong, 2005.

Thesis (M. Arch.)--Montana State University--Bozeman, 2007. / Typescript. Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Ralph Johnson. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 87-89).

Thesis (M.S.)--Washington State University, 2002. / Title from PDF title page (viewed May 26, 2005). Includes bibliographical references (p. 116-118).

The increase in the academic literature concerning the potential impacts that urban park systems can have over the life course of urban residents is beginning to be recognized by professionals in the fields of community quality of life studies, population health and in health geography. Typically urban spaces within Canada are designed to include a component of open space which can facilitate the recreation needs of residents. Within the City of Saskatoon neighbourhoods have such spaces in the form of neighbourhood parks, which are meant to facilitate passive or active recreation. Parks also provide open spaces of vegetation cover as opposed to the concrete and structural components of the city. Parks are meant to positively contribute to the residents lives and to the neighbourhood in which they are located. <p>In community quality of life studies, open spaces, such as parks along with other neighbourhood attributes, are often used to gauge residents perceptions of their immediate surroundings. The Saskatoon Quality of Life Project conducted by the Quality of Life Module at the Community-University Institute for Social Research (CUISR) conducted such a study in 2004 in which park spaces were related alongside other neighbourhood features such as transportation and social activities in order to capture residents perceptions of their community quality of life. <p>The purpose of this study is to look at how residents of differing socio-economic status (SES) neighbourhoods (one high SES and one low SES) perceive their neighbourhood park spaces and if their perceptions affect their perceived quality of life. In order to capture residents perceptions of their neighbourhood parks, face-to-face interviews were conducted with residents. In addition to the resident interviews, interviews were conducted with key informants as well as statistical analysis of secondary data from the 2004 Saskatoon Quality of Life Project was carried out. Results showed residents of different neighbourhood SES status shared common perceptions of their park spaces as well as how neighbourhood parks contributed to their quality of life.

The increase in the academic literature concerning the potential impacts that urban park systems can have over the life course of urban residents is beginning to be recognized by professionals in the fields of community quality of life studies, population health and in health geography. Typically urban spaces within Canada are designed to include a component of open space which can facilitate the recreation needs of residents. Within the City of Saskatoon neighbourhoods have such spaces in the form of neighbourhood parks, which are meant to facilitate passive or active recreation. Parks also provide open spaces of vegetation cover as opposed to the concrete and structural components of the city. Parks are meant to positively contribute to the residents lives and to the neighbourhood in which they are located. <p>In community quality of life studies, open spaces, such as parks along with other neighbourhood attributes, are often used to gauge residents perceptions of their immediate surroundings. The Saskatoon Quality of Life Project conducted by the Quality of Life Module at the Community-University Institute for Social Research (CUISR) conducted such a study in 2004 in which park spaces were related alongside other neighbourhood features such as transportation and social activities in order to capture residents perceptions of their community quality of life. <p>The purpose of this study is to look at how residents of differing socio-economic status (SES) neighbourhoods (one high SES and one low SES) perceive their neighbourhood park spaces and if their perceptions affect their perceived quality of life. In order to capture residents perceptions of their neighbourhood parks, face-to-face interviews were conducted with residents. In addition to the resident interviews, interviews were conducted with key informants as well as statistical analysis of secondary data from the 2004 Saskatoon Quality of Life Project was carried out. Results showed residents of different neighbourhood SES status shared common perceptions of their park spaces as well as how neighbourhood parks contributed to their quality of life.

Thesis (M.S.)--Alaska Pacific University, 1999. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 176-181).

Orientador: Roberto Wagner Lourenço / Resumo: Parques lineares são áreas estruturadas às margens de córregos e rios que apresentam a importante finalidade de revitalizar áreas degradadas, preservar áreas de várzea responsáveis pela absorção de água pluvial e, ainda, criar espaços de lazer e socialização. O objetivo deste trabalho foi o de desenvolver uma metodologia capaz de avaliar de forma quali-quantitativa 10 parques lineares entre os 24 parques existentes na cidade de São Paulo, além de identificar os principais elementos da avifauna e flora. Os parques lineares escolhidos foram: Aricanduva, Canivete, do Fogo, Gamelinha, Ipiranguinha, Itaim, Parelheiros, Rapadura, Sapé e Tiquatira. Com relação aos resultados, o parque lineare Itaim foi classificado apenas como regular enquanto que os parques lineares Aricanduva, Canivete, do Fogo, Gamelinha, Ipiranguinha, Parelheiros, Rapadura e Sapé foram classificados como bons e somente o parque linear Tiquatira foi classificado como excelente pela metodologia proposta neste trabalho. Quanto à avifauna e flora, foram identificadas 23 espécies de aves e 151 espécies vegetais. A utilização deste sistema de avaliação de parques lineares pode ser de grande importância para a avaliação destes espaços, dado que por meio desta é possível apontar as áreas que necessitam de intervenções e ações imediatas a fim de equalizar a qualidade destes espaços, melhorando seus serviços prestados ao meio ambiente e consequentemente para a qualidade de vida da população usuária. / Abstract: Linear parks are structured areas along the banks of streams and rivers that have the important purpose of revitalizing degraded areas, preserving floodplain areas responsible for the absorption of rainwater, and creating leisure and socialization spaces. The objective of this work was to develop a methodology capable of qualitatively and quantitatively evaluating 10 linear parks among the 24 existing parks in the city of São Paulo, in addition to identifying the main elements of the flora and fauna. The linear parks chosen were: Aricanduva, Canivete, Fogo, Gamelinha, Ipiranguinha, Itaim, Parelheiros, Rapadura, Sapé and Tiquatira. Regarding the results, the Itaim linear park were classified as regular, while the Aricanduva, Canivete, do Fogo, Gamelinha, Ipiranguinha, Parelheiros, Rapadura e Sapé linear parks were classified as good and only Tiquatira linear park was classified as excellent by methodology proposed in this work. Regarding fauna and flora, 151 plant species and 23 bird species were identified. The use of this system of evaluation of linear parks can be of great importance, since it is possible to point out the areas that need interventions and immediate actions in order to equalize the quality of these spaces, improving their services rendered and consequently the quality of life of the user population. / Doutor

Orientador: Admilson Írio Ribeiro / Banca: Gerson Araújo de Medeiros / Banca: Ricardo Serra Borsatto / Resumo: A ocupação do território, provocando o desequilíbrio ambiental, caracteriza-se de acordo com divergentes aspectos históricos, culturais e econômicos, que são capazes de originar condições singulares como as da conservação do ambiente natural e da degradação ambiental desencadeados pela ação antrópica. Neste contexto, o presente trabalho demonstrou as diferentes visões sobre as questões ambientais em um público heterogêneo. O estudo analisou tanto a situação da percepção padrão da qualidade ambiental, como também relacionou as condições sócias demográficas com as diferentes respostas dos entrevistados com o meio ambiente. A análise da Percepção Ambiental, foi baseada por meio de um questionário aplicado aos frequentadores do Parque Natural dos Esportes "Chico Mendes" em Sorocaba - SP. As questões envolvidas partiram do discorrimento sobre três meios, que são os meios antrópicos, físico e biótico. Os dados das respostas foram analisados em duas fases distintas: A primeira fase se constituiu numa análise e discussão dos percentuais totais de cada questão confrontando com a literatura revista. A segunda fase utilizou-se da análise de correspondência das camadas sócias demográficas permitindo identificar a influência da renda, escolaridade e faixa etária nas respostas do questionário. Os resultados obtidos demonstram uma variação da percepção sobre a qualidade ambiental do meio. Evidenciando a importância dos Parques no meio urbano para a comunidade frequentadora, bem como a ocupa... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo) / Abstract: Territorial occupation, leading to environmental imbalances, is characterized according to historical, cultural and economic aspects, which are capable of originating unique conditions, such as preservation of natural environments and environmental degradation triggered by anthropogenic actions. In such context, the present work evidenced different points of view regarding environmental issues on a heterogeneous population. This study also aimed to analyze the situation of standard environmental quality perception, as well as to relate demographic social conditions to different answers, concerning the environment, provided by those interviewed. Analysis of Environmental Perception was based on a questionnaire applied to visitors of the "Chico Mendes" Sports Natural Park, on the city of Sorocaba, state of São Paulo, Southeast region of Brazil. Questions involved started from the discourse over three environments, specifically the anthropic, physical and biotic environments. Data from all answers were analyzed in two distinct phases. The first stage was formed by analysis and discussion of the total percentages of each question, compared to reviewed literature. The second phase used a correspondence analysis of demographic social layers, allowing for the identification of influences caused by income, schooling and age on answers from the questionnaire. Obtained results clearly demonstrate a variation of perception over environmental quality. These same results reinforce and evi... (Complete abstract click electronic access below) / Mestre

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