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1. Postgraduate Program in Architecture and Urbanism (PPGArq-IMED), Group of Studies and Research on Urban Mobility (NEPMOUR), Passo Fundo/RS 99070-220, Brazil
2. Postgraduate Program in Architecture and Urbanism (PPG Arq e Urb—UNISINOS), São Leopoldo/RS 93022-750, Brazil
3. University of Perugia, Piazza Università, 1, Perugia 06123, Italy
4. Stricto Sensu Postgraduate Program in Administration of IMED Faculty (PPGA-IMED), Passo Fundo/RS 99070-220, Brazil
5. Onondaga Community College, State University of New York, 4585 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse, NY 13215, USA
6. Thaines and Bodah Center for Education and Development, 840 South Meadowlark Lane, Othello, WA 99344, USA

ABSTRACT

Urbanization in Brazil is increasing, mainly in medium-sized cities. This expansion causes varying degrees of environmental impact. The general objective of this manuscript is to analyze the resultant impacts that urbanization has had on soil morphology in and around developing areas of the Brazilian city of Passo Fundo/RS. Implementation of the methodology laid out in the Leopold Matrix allowed the location of data for the analysis of the characteristics present in the use of the soil of the study area. Results showed high levels of vegetative loss around the City of Passo Fundo, due to a high degree of urban expansion driven by real estate speculation. The research suggests monitoring the degree of pollution of water resources in addition to regional air quality due to the marked intensity of vehicular flow.

KEYWORDS

Urban design, environmental impacts, environmental analysis, public policies.

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