Silent City Living

Brook Clearwater

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Summary

Silent City Living explores the critical issue of urban noise pollution and its profound effect on environmental health and city living. It examines how persistent noise impacts everything from sleep quality to cardiovascular health, highlighting noise pollution as a major environmental risk. The book traces the history of urban noise, from horse-drawn carriages to modern transportation, and emphasizes the need for comprehensive noise reduction strategies. Did you know that noise pollution can affect cognitive performance and that urban planning strategies can greatly reduce noise? The book details varied noise reduction techniques, like implementing green infrastructure and sound barriers, and analyzes successful noise management plans from different cities. It advocates for an integrated approach, combining technological solutions, urban planning, and environmental policy, to create quieter urban environments. It uses GIS to visually represent noise pollution patterns. The book begins by introducing the sources and effects of urban noise, progresses to assessing noise reduction techniques and policies, and culminates in case studies and a framework for noise management. What makes Silent City Living unique is its emphasis on holistic noise management, advocating for a multifaceted approach that considers the social, economic, and environmental dimensions of urban noise. It's a valuable resource for urban planners, policymakers, and anyone passionate about creating healthier urban communities.

Available since: 02/23/2025.

Print length: 87 pages.

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