Researchers Work To Reduce Excessive Noise in Florida Cities

Excessive noise, or noise pollution, in cities has been linked in multiple studies to increased stress, sleep disturbances, and long-term health problems.

Researchers from the University of Florida are on a mission to quiet things down, working with local governments and a private firm to improve both public health and urban living.

Enter Martin Gold, an associate professor from UF’s School of Architecture, and his team of students. They recently partnered with Siebein Acoustic, a soundscape design firm that specializes in architectural and environmental acoustics. The team visited Fort Lauderdale, one of Florida’s busiest cities, known both as a party destination and a mecca for retirees. 

The team studied areas throughout downtown and by the beach to provide recommendations for reducing the impact of sound in the city at large.

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