Changes in the Urban Acoustic Environment as a Function of Urban and Transport Infrastructure Development

Principal Investigator:
Lam, Kin Che

Co-investigator(s):
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Summary:
The study will use recent advances in the noise mapping technology in conjunction with current and historical maps, air photos and traffic noise to determine the changes in the acoustic environment of a city. The purpose is to determine the driving forces, arising from urban and transport infrastructure development, which may result in changes in the urban acoustic environment and noise exposure of the urban population. Such analysis will determine which parts of the city will experience the greatest amount of acoustic changes and the factors causing the change. Such information will be useful for formulating noise control strategies and devising sustainable urban designs.