Twentieth International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic & Social Sustainability

Abstract

Outdoor noise pollution is recognized as a significant environmental concern affecting the quality of life in urban areas worldwide. Among various sources of noise, traffic remains one of the important sources of pollution. The primary objective of this study is to compare noise pollution at residential areas and urban green parks and analyze the extent of noise annoyance at different age groups. The noise pollution is assessed using class I sound level meter. Further questionnaire-based primary survey is conducted to analyze the noise annoyance. The findings of this study provide insights on the effectiveness of green parks in built environment and also noise annoyance hampering different age groups. This plays an important role in fostering sustainable development. These findings offer guidance for decision-makers in urban planning and environmental management, emphasizing the importance of green parks for sustainable cities and communities.