Acoustic Environment and Urban Sustainable Development in the City of Cáceres

Research on the Old Town of Cáceres reveals that acoustic environment significantly influences the perception and satisfaction of urban green spaces, despite noise levels being lower than other evaluated features. The study found a strong correlation between noise satisfaction—primarily from road traffic—and overall satisfaction with these areas. This insight underscores the importance of considering environmental noise in sustainable urban development projects, such as expanding green spaces like Parque del Príncipe and connecting them to the Old Town via Paseo de Canovas. The findings suggest that neglecting noise management could hinder achieving sustainable development goals, even in cities with high green area per capita and aesthetic value.

REY-GOZALO, G., BARRIGÓN-MORILLAS, J.-M., MONTES-GONZÁLEZ, D., VENEGAS-JIMÉNEZ, C., BONILLA-MEDINA, D., CASAS-ESCUDERO, G., MÉNDEZ-SIERRA, J.-A., VÍLCHEZ-GÓMEZ, R., & ATANASIO-MORAGA, P. (2024). ACOUSTIC ENVIRONMENT AND URBAN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN THE CITY OF CÁCERES. 24th International Conference on Sound and Vibration 2017, London Calling. https://doi.org/10.25144/24050