Measurement of Urban Well-Being: An Analysis of the Dimensions of the IBEU in the Metropolitan Region of Feira de Santana
The present study analyzes urban well-being in the municipalities of the Metropolitan Region of Feira de Santana based on the Urban Well-Being Index (IBEU), based on data from 2016. The objective is to evaluate regional performance and identify inequalities between the dimensions that make up the index. The research has a qualitative, descriptive and exploratory approach, using secondary data organized in the dimensions of urban mobility, environmental conditions, housing conditions, collective urban services and urban infrastructure. The results indicate an intermediate level of urban well-being (average IBEU of 0.738), with a positive highlight for mobility and housing, and weaknesses in the dimensions of urban infrastructure and collective services. Heterogeneity is observed among the municipalities, evidencing disparities in access to adequate urban conditions. It is concluded that, although there are occasional advances, the improvement of regional urban well-being depends on structural investments and integrated planning.
Keywords: Quality of life. Regional inequality. Socioeconomic indicators. Territorial planning. Urban infrastructure.

