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More than half of the global population now live in urban areas and more high-density cities are emerging, where living with the constant noise of moving traffic can negatively impact the health and well-being of residents. Despite recent efforts to repurpose urban roads into public spaces, large transportation corridors remain a pervasive feature of urban landscapes. In this chapter, we propose a soundscape approach to enhance the sound quality of highway environments in high-density urban areas by utilizing the leftover roadside space to reconnect communities and establish green spaces for wildlife. By deploying noise reduction techniques, introducing positive sounds into the environment, and integrating visual elements with soundscape solutions, this approach seeks to create pleasant experiences. The authors also offer a template for a mainstream design process that creates place-based frameworks for integrating soundscape approach into urban design projects and community decision-making. By tailoring solutions to the specificities of social and physical context, this approach has the potential to mitigate the negative impacts of noise pollution on public health and quality of life in high-density urban areas. © 2024 selection and editorial matter, Peng Du, Kheir Al-Kodmany, and Mir M. Ali; individual chapters, the contributors.
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Year: 2024
Page: 491-508
Language: English
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