Positioning soundscape research and management

This paper is an outcome of a workshop that addressed the question how soundscape research can improve its impact on the local level. It addresses a number of topics by complementing existing approaches and practices with possible future approaches and practices. The paper starts with an analysis of...

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Published in:	The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America Vol. 134; no. 4; pp. 2739 - 2747
Main Authors:	Andringa, Tjeerd C, Weber, Miriam, Payne, Sarah R, Krijnders, J D Dirkjan, Dixon, Maxwell N, v d Linden, Robert, de Kock, Eveline G L, Lanser, J Jolie L
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-10-2013
Subjects:	Acoustic Stimulation Acoustics Auditory Perception Auditory Threshold City Planning - legislation & jurisprudence City Planning - methods Cognition Environment Design - legislation & jurisprudence Facility Design and Construction - legislation & jurisprudence Facility Design and Construction - methods Habits Humans Irritable Mood Loudness Perception Noise - adverse effects Noise - prevention & control Personal Satisfaction Public Health Quality of Life Urban Health
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Summary:	This paper is an outcome of a workshop that addressed the question how soundscape research can improve its impact on the local level. It addresses a number of topics by complementing existing approaches and practices with possible future approaches and practices. The paper starts with an analysis of the role of sound annoyance and suboptimal soundscapes on the lives of individuals and concludes that a good soundscape, or more generally a good sensescape, is at the same time pleasant as well as conducive for the adoption of healthy habits. To maintain or improve sensescape quality, urban planning needs improved design tools that allow for a more holistic optimization and an active role of the local stakeholders. Associated with this is a gradual development from government to governance in which optimization of the soundscape at a local (administrative or geographic) level is directly influenced by the users of spaces. The paper concludes that soundscape research can have a greater impact by helping urban planners design for health and pleasant experiences as well as developing tools for improved citizen involvement in local optimization.
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ISSN:	0001-4966 1520-8524
DOI:	10.1121/1.4819248