Monitoring Urban Quality of Life: The Porto Experience |
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Authors: | Luis Delfim Santos Isabel Martins |
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Affiliation: | (1) Faculty of Economics, University of Porto and CEMPRE, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-464 Porto, Portugal;(2) Studies and Planning Department, Porto City Council, Portugal |
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Abstract: | This paper describes the monitorin g system of the urban quality of life developed by the Porto City Council, a new tool being used to support urban planning and management. The two components of this system – a quantitative approach based on statistical indicators and a qualitative analysis based on the citizens’ perceptions of the conditions of life – are presented. The strengths and weaknesses of these two approaches adopted in the project are reviewed. It is argued that, in order to achieve a deeper understanding and more effective measurement of urban quality of life, both kinds of measurements are useful and complement each other. |
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