Publicação
The Impact of Superblocks on Urban Health: Measuring Traffic and Environmental Changes in Lisbon during the Campo de Ourique Superblock Experience
| datacite.subject.fos | Ciências Naturais::Ciências da Computação e da Informação | pt_PT |
| dc.contributor.advisor | Neto, Miguel de Castro Simões Ferreira | |
| dc.contributor.advisor | Jardim, João Bruno Morais de Sousa | |
| dc.contributor.author | Santos, Martim Hernandez Salgado Dos | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2024-11-14T09:53:29Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2024-11-14T09:53:29Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2024-10-31 | |
| dc.description | Dissertation presented as the partial requirement for obtaining a Master's degree in Data Science and Advanced Analytics, specialization in Data Science | pt_PT |
| dc.description.abstract | This research examines the emerging urban superblock design model in Portugal, focusing on its’ first experimental implementation in Campo de Ourique. The superblock concept was first introduced in Barcelona and consists in closing the inner streets of a group of 9 different blocks to vehicular traffic, increasing space for pedestrians, enhancing urban greening and reducing pollution. Although the impact of superblocks has been extensively studied, there is a gap in exploring their feasibility and effectiveness in Portuguese metropolitan areas. This research aims to assess that gap, by studying the impact of the Campo de Ourique’s superblock on air quality, noise levels and traffic congestion. By combining the CRISP-DM and the Difference-in-Differences (DiD) methodologies, this study comprehensively analysed traffic data from Waze, and air and noise measurements from quality monitoring stations that are distributed across the city of Lisbon. The DiD methodology, in combination with CRISP-DM, provided a robust framework for estimating the causal impact of the superblock, and comparing the results of the treatment group (Campo de Ourique) and control group (Jardim do Arco do Cego). The results revealed statistically significant variations in nitrogen dioxide (NO2) concentration levels and average traffic queue’ lengths. Other important findings included reductions in particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10) concentrations, further enhancing air quality, and a decrease in average traffic queues’ speed, promoting street safety. Considering the specific needs and dynamics of Portuguese cities, this study aims to inform policymakers and stakeholders, facilitating the process of adopting superblocks as a realistic strategy for urban transformation. | pt_PT |
| dc.identifier.tid | 203776607 | pt_PT |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10362/175190 | |
| dc.language.iso | eng | pt_PT |
| dc.rights.uri | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | pt_PT |
| dc.subject | Superblocks | pt_PT |
| dc.subject | Air Quality | pt_PT |
| dc.subject | Traffic Congestion | pt_PT |
| dc.subject | Noise | pt_PT |
| dc.subject | Difference-in-Differences | pt_PT |
| dc.subject | SDG 3 - Good health and well-being | pt_PT |
| dc.subject | SDG 11 - Sustainable cities and communities | pt_PT |
| dc.title | The Impact of Superblocks on Urban Health: Measuring Traffic and Environmental Changes in Lisbon during the Campo de Ourique Superblock Experience | pt_PT |
| dc.type | master thesis | |
| dspace.entity.type | Publication | |
| rcaap.rights | openAccess | pt_PT |
| rcaap.type | masterThesis | pt_PT |
| thesis.degree.name | Mestrado em Ciência de Dados e Métodos Analíticos Avançados, especialização em Ciência de Dados | pt_PT |