Metodologia de avaliação da sustentabilidade urbana: uma análise comparativa

Abstract

The objective of this study is to comparatively analyze the main urban sustainability assessment methodologies available for use at global, national, regional and local levels, offering subsidies so that municipal managers can choose the most appropriate tool for the situation of the municipality to which they are linked. The methodological procedure is qualitative, exploratory, descriptive and explanatory. A bibliographic and documental survey was carried out through which the main methodologies for assessing urban sustainability currently available were listed and presented. It was verified the existence of seven most relevant and available instruments for measuring urban sustainability. Furthermore, it was observed that the differences among these tools are significant, and that the character of the data survey (qualitative or quantitative), the themes or indicators contemplated and the scope of these tools may vary.