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A Map of Neighborhood Noise Pollution You Can Actually Use
Now in L.A. and soon for all of North America: Punch in an address to find out how loud the location is and why.
A noisy neighborhood is no mere nuisance; it can be a major health hazard. Cars, planes, and commercial bustle can disturb sleep, create stress and hearing problems, contribute to cardiovascular disease, and impact cognitive development in children.
So why, when working to improve neighborhoods or choosing where to live, do we give relatively little consideration to sound?