Urban Soundscapes: How Crucial Are Quiet Places in Busy Cities?

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Have you ever considered the sounds of cars and buses whizzing down the road as you walk downtown? Or the feeling you get when heading toward the theater? Each scenario has a certain something that appeals to big-city living. Streams of music wafting from the window, people having conversations, horns honking, and people running to their next destination are pieces of a city no one can deny — they make up the foundation of urban living.

Although big-city living offers many excellent benefits, there are times when peace and quiet can be a welcome respite to everything going on. Sometimes, people want to get away and bond with nature without driving for miles. 

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Cite: Ryan Poppe. "Urban Soundscapes: How Crucial Are Quiet Places in Busy Cities?" 21 Mar 2023. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/998257/urban-soundscapes-how-crucial-are-quiet-places-in-busy-cities> ISSN 0719-8884

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