ENHANCEMENT OF NOISE LEVEL IN URBAN ENVIRONMENT DUE TOURIST ACTIVITIES: A CASE STUDY IN THE CITY OF CAMPOS DO JORDÃO

Authors

  • Luiz Antonio Brito UNITAU Universidade de Taubaté Programa de Mestrado em Desenvolvimento Regional
  • Ana Carina dos Santos Barbosa UNITAU Bolsista CNPQ

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17058/tecnolog.v18i2.4714

Keywords:

Ruído Ambiental. Desenvolvimento Regional. Meio ambiente.

Abstract

The excess of noise in large cities is a recurrent situation which creates irritability, loss of efficiency at work and loss of life quality, in such way that the silence and the tranquility of smaller cities end up being a touristic appeal. But, at the same time, the touristic activities have great potential of generating noise energy, which leads to a conflicting situation. The city of Campos de Jordão, nationally known for its cool climate, European architecture and sophisticated gastronomy, is popular among people who seek both tranquility and entertainment. The objective of this assignment is to evaluate the urban impact created by the increase of noise energy due to touristic activities in the city of Campos do Jordão. Thus, measurement of sound pressure levels were carried out on holidays and working days in 15 chosen spots. The results showed a considerable elevation of noise levels, even in areas away from touristic zones. This condition tends to move hotels and inns away from the touristic zone of the city, which demands investments in infrastructure, burdening the local government.

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Author Biographies

Luiz Antonio Brito, UNITAU Universidade de Taubaté Programa de Mestrado em Desenvolvimento Regional

Engenheiro Civil formado pela Universidade do Vale do Paraiba, Mestre em Ciencias pela Faculadade de Engenharia Aeronuautica do Instituto Tecnologico da Aeronautica, ITA e Doutor Engenheiro pela Faculdade de Engenharia Civil e Arquitetura da UNICAMP, professor do Programa de Pós Graduação em Planejamento Urbano e Desenvolvimento Regional e do Departamento de Arquitetura e Urbanismo da Universidade de Taubaté

Ana Carina dos Santos Barbosa, UNITAU Bolsista CNPQ

Departamento de Arquitetura UNITAU

Published

2014-12-25

How to Cite

Brito, L. A., & Barbosa, A. C. dos S. (2014). ENHANCEMENT OF NOISE LEVEL IN URBAN ENVIRONMENT DUE TOURIST ACTIVITIES: A CASE STUDY IN THE CITY OF CAMPOS DO JORDÃO. Tecno-Lógica, 18(2), 84-89. https://doi.org/10.17058/tecnolog.v18i2.4714

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Section

Environmental Technology