Avaliação da acessibilidade do setor central de Anápolis: confronto entre a análise técnica e empírica

Abstract

The territorial configuration of the central area of any city has a relevant influence on the zones of occupation of its public spaces. Sidewalks are often neglected and present quality problems, since they generally do not obey planning parameters, nor are they periodically maintained or even inspected. The city of Anápolis, our object of study, has a demographic discrepancy regarding the occupation zones, being the urban center an area of confluence among shopkeepers, peddlers and passers-by. In this perspective, this study aims to analyze, through public opinion surveys, what the perception of its users is regarding the use, occupation and quality of sidewalks in the downtown area. The study also proposes to investigate the performance and quality of the same sidewalks through a technical analysis, using the methodology proposed by Sarkar (1995). In this sense, this work aims to concern and evidence the different results obtained, seeking to understand the real reasons that surround the current reality.