Identification and evaluation of landscape units in Butantã subdistrict

Abstract

This article assesses the landscape units in Subdistrict Butantã in order to provide better basis for planning future projects and plans. Of this study highlight the importance of using GIS to facilitate the interpretation of the data and decrease the time spent in the evaluation. Completion of the identification and assessment of landscape units highlights the importance the University City is in the subdistrict and the greater potential for protection of local landscape features that this unit. As for the potential of urbanization, the unit is “Vertical Residential - valley bottom” that acquires a higher value. Thus, these units must admit a proper management, enhance the quality of life of residents and contributing to reducing problems of rapid urban expansion and unplanned.