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Noise and street design
Summary
After watching a video on urban acoustic engineering, commissioners discussed how traffic speed and volume drive noise, and how streets lined with fence-backed houses — like Gun Club Road — create hostile public spaces. A future standard encouraging houses to orient toward streets may be considered.
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Last discussed Feb 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
✅Who benefits
Residents living along busy streets if future standards reduce noise and improve walkability.
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