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> If you're living here, it's because you made the calculation about the noise and decided to rent or buy anyway These plazas are commonly located in the old t
by omn1 8y ago
> If you're living here, it's because you made the calculation about the noise and decided to rent or buy anyway
These plazas are commonly located in the old town, so a lot of inhabitants might have inherited the properties. Also, it's sometimes hard to judge how loud an area is really going to be before signing the contract - especially the night-life.
I recently rented a new apartment in a crowded street and while it was certainly a mistake to move here, I didn't expect it to be _that_ loud since when we were there for the apartment viewings there were also a lot of other interested parties and it was distracting from the street noise.
I really wish there would be a project to distribute those noise-tracking devices and make the realtime data available to the public. It would definitely influence buying/renting decisions and help for city planning as I think this serious problem is only tackled on the surface and it brings down quality of living.
- CamTin 8y agoTotally agree on making this kind of data better available. This way, everybody could have the city they want, with people segregating themselves into neighborhoods depending on the kind of night-life they are looking for.
- gvurrdon 8y agoIt can indeed be hard to judge, and situations may change. Before moving to my current house I asked around and got the impression that it was fairly quiet late at night; this turned out to be mostly true. But, a new hotel was completed after I moved and it turns out that my street is the easiest route for drunken guests to take back to that hotel if they've been out on the town.
- k_lander 8y agoThis is a fantastic idea and is badly needed in residential neighbourhoods of cities all around the world.
- abalone 8y agoPossibly there's a simpler solution. A few years ago San Francisco passed a law requiring developers to notify potential residents if there is a nearby music venue, and also protecting those venues from nuisance lawsuits.[1] Perhaps that could serve as a model for public spaces as well. [1] https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/S-F-supes-back-music-venues-against-noise-6244544.php https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/S-F-supes-back-music-...
- petre 8y agoI doubt it would work. Have you been to Barcelona? People party and make noise even without a music venue. Then there are concerts that get organized in squares. This one is easy to solve because it requires a permit from the city hall.
- abalone 8y agoYes I have been to Barcelona, but I think you misunderstood my point. The article is about a public space known as a regular gathering spot, not a one-off concert or party. That regularity is what makes it similar to a venue.