An editorial in the Toronto Sun says that noise control laws are worthless unless they are enforced. Dr. Daniel Fink agrees and points to Santa Monica, CA, which uses crowd-sourced citizen reporting to tackle noise.
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Where is NYC’s promised Quality-of-Life Plan?
Where is NYC’s promised Quality-of-Life Plan? Dr. Arline Bronzaft hopes it’s released soon and offers some advice and studies to Deputy Mayor of Operations Laura Anglin.
Research finds dangerous noise levels on London’s Tube
Despite the British government paying more attention to noise pollution than here in the U.S., research finds dangerous noise levels on London’s Tube.
NYC council considers helicopter ban
Kudos to three NYC council members who have proposed banning nonessential helicopter flights over the city. The flights are a security and health risk and it’s time to bring them to an end.
Toronto cracks down on noisy cars and motorcycles
Toronto cracks down on noisy cars and motorcycles with the launch of a new awareness and enforcement campaign. Loud muffler? Booming music? Get out your wallet, because that’ll cost you.
Searching for quiet in New York City
When John Surico went searching for quiet, he reached out to The Quiet Coalition’s Dr. Antonella Radicchi. Armed with her Hush City app, they went on a quixotic quest trying to find quiet in noisy New York City.
London subway noise is excessive
The London Post reports that noise on 37 Tube routes exceeds 85 dB, but the transport authority insists loud noise is unlikely to cause long-term hearing damage. Dr. Fink says they’re wrong.
Increasing urban noise affecting Dublin
Increasing urban noise is affecting Dublin, just as it is affecting other large cities. Dr. Daniel Fink writes that steps can be taken to make all cities quieter.
Is the modern soundscape damaging our health?
99% Invisible looks at city noise and its impact on our health via interviews with a design critic, academics, and a sound designer who wants a more thoughtful approach to sound.