(01) Integration Challenges
Current planning workflows are primarily visual. We identify the technical and cultural barriers to incorporating auralization, including computational complexity and the need for interdisciplinary collaboration.
Forum Acusticum / EuroNoise 2025
Bringing Soundscape Auralizations To The Urban City Planning
This paper explores the integration of soundscape auralization techniques into the urban city planning workflow. We argue that making the acoustic consequences of planning decisions audible can lead to more liveable and sonically pleasant urban environments.
Read paper- Date
- 2025.12
- Authors
- Josep Llorca-Bofí, Hou Hin Au-Yeung, Moritz Lippold, Christa Reicher
- Context
- Forum Acusticum / EuroNoise 2025
- DOI
- 10.61782/fa.2025.0181
- Keywords
- SoundscapeAuralizationUrban planningCity designAcoustic comfort
(02) Case Studies
We present case studies from European cities where auralization has been successfully incorporated into the planning process, demonstrating measurable improvements in acoustic comfort for residents.
(03) Future Directions
We propose a roadmap for wider adoption, including the development of user-friendly tools, standardized workflows, and education for planners on the importance of acoustic design.
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