Category: Noise in American Cities

How to File a Noise Complaint in Austin, Texas

I’ve studied how to file noise complaints in quite a few American cities, and I have to say Austin has…

How to file a noise complaint in Albuquerque

Albuquerque is the largest city in New Mexico. It is home to different cultures and also a hub for technology…

How to file a noise complaint in Sacramento

The city of Sacramento is one of the largest in California. It is also the home of the State’s Government,…

How to deal with noisy Airbnbs

If you landed here you are probably suffering from a noisy Airbnb neighbor, and for that we are sorry.  The…

How to file a noise complaint in Miami

Miami is known for many things, but among those things, some of the first that come to mind are good…

Why do cities “hum”

If you live in a big city such as New York or Chicago, you might have noticed the city actually…

How to file a noise complaint in San Jose

San Jose is the Capital of Silicon Valley, and is considered one of the nation’s best-managed cities, and one of…

How to file a noise complaint in Seattle

With a population of just over 700 thousand people, Seattle doesn’t seem like the kind of place where you would…

Gun noise levels. The Invisible Bullets

Historically, the introduction of guns has had a profound impact on human societies. For the first time, warfare and hunting…

How to file a noise complaint in Las Vegas

Las Vegas has outgrown some of its steamy past by becoming a major metropolis spreading over three jurisdictions which include…

Noise Pollution and Environmental Injustice: Why marginalized communities are at greater risk

Does noise pollution affect the rich as much as the poor? Noise is a constant annoyance that nobody enjoys; from…

How loud is it living near a military base?

Living near a military base can be challenging, especially when it comes to noise pollution. And the increasing intensity of…

How to file a noise complaint in Oklahoma City

Reasonable. That seems to be the key concept of the Oklahoma City noise ordinance, and what you can expect the…

Why is the NYC subway so loud?

If you live in or have visited New York City, you’ve probably used the subway to move around. It’s by…

How to file a noise complaint in New Jersey City

When I first read Jersey City’s Noise Ordinance, I thought it provided direct and efficient action on noise complaints. The…

How to file a noise complaint in Chicago

Historical highlights amplify the Windy City’s past: Bawling bulls and hollering, blood-splattered workmen in the Stockyards; Clattering overhead trains; multi-lingual…

Why are trains so loud?

Trains are great. I personally love to travel by train and always choose to do so instead of taking the…

How to design quieter buildings

It’s easy to think of our home as our safe space. A place that keeps us sheltered from the weather,…

Why are motorcycles so loud?

If you are often bothered by traffic noise, you’ve probably noticed that not all vehicles are equally noisy. Other than…

How to file a Noise Complaint in the city of Los Angeles

If you live within its boundaries, the City of Los Angeles has strong laws to protect you from annoying noises,…

5 Noise-free Oases to live in NYC

If you are looking for the quietest neighborhoods in New York City, like I’ve been ever since I first moved…

How to file a noise complaint in NYC

Noise prevails in New York, the noisiest city in the United States. And New Yorkers complain about the noise. According…

The American Soundscape. Introducing the National Transportation Noise Map

I can’t believe I’ve only just discovered the National Transportation Noise Map. I found it online by chance while doing…

Back-up beepers. The soundtrack we want to stop hearing

You won’t hear them when you should, but you will when you don’t want to, all the time! You’ve guessed…

Why cities always seem to be under construction

It doesn’t really matter where you live. If you live in a relatively dense city you might have thought to…

The ultimate guide to dealing with noisy neighbors in NYC

If you live in New York City, chances are you’ve dealt with noisy neighbors at some point. NYC apartments aren’t…

The problem of helicopters noise in cities

If you live in a dense city you might have noticed that the most overwhelming noises do not just come…

Are Higher Floors Quieter? Understanding the Truth About City Noise

Living in a city can be great, but it also comes with its own set of challenges – like dealing…

Sirens noise in American Cities: Loud and Harmful

Sirens are one of the main sources of noise pollution in American cities. City streets are filled with the sound…