Richardson residents press city for action after repeated Amazon drone overflights Residents told the council Amazon delivery drones are repeatedly flying low over neighborhoods, causing noise and disturbance; they asked the city to press Amazon and study noise impacts; city manager said staff has met with Amazon engineers and will follow up with residents.

Residents in Richardson are raising alarms over the disruptive noise and privacy invasion caused by Amazon's drone operations, urging the city council to take action.

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We’re proud to partner with the University of Toronto 🎓 Students are learning how noise impacts people & wildlife while gaining real-world skills. Stay tuned for their talk on laws & protections from noise 🌿🐦

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Attended the ESRI Canada Users Conference 🌆 — inspiring talks on how data can help us design quieter cities. Let’s make noise a map layer urbanists & planners can use to build healthier, more peaceful communities. 💡🌿

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🎉 Thank you for an incredible August! Last month, we gained 30+ new members, shared stories of positive change, and built momentum for initiatives that will reach even more communities.

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Recommending Committee Approves Bill Adjusting Construction Noise Regulations in Residential Areas The committee endorses bill to modify construction noise hours in residential zones.

Las Vegas is set to shake up its construction noise regulations, allowing early starts for summer projects while aiming to protect residents from disturbances!

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This Major U.S. Airport Just Got a Lot Quieter Thanks to a New Policy Travelers are debating whether or not the strict ‘Quiet Policy’ is a good idea.

🛫 Launched almost five years ago, SFO's Quiet Airport Policy aimed at mitigating noise within its terminals has been a huge success, reducing over 40% of overall noise onsite.

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Dugan Park plans pickleball courts relocation to Sportsplex amid noise concerns Dugan Park redevelopment proposes moving pickleball courts to Sportsplex to address resident noise issues.

The Village of Orland Park is considering relocating pickleball courts to the Sportsplex to tackle noise complaints from nearby residents, balancing recreational growth with community peace.

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Mayor Douglas leads meeting as council discusses fireworks complaints Council discusses public concerns over illegal fireworks during community meeting.

Mayor Douglas and the City Council faced heated discussions as residents raised alarm over the chaos caused by illegal fireworks, threatening community safety and peace.

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Pregnancy & Noise

Loud noise in pregnancy can increase the risk of premature birth. Pregnant women exposed to consistent loud noise.
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Quiet Communities: Working Together for a Quieter World Quiet Communities is a nonprofit dedicated to reducing harmful noise pollution and promoting healthier, quieter environments through advocacy, education, and policy change.

A quieter world is a kinder world — for everyone.

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🤓 Answer: D) All of the above!

Vacuums, blenders, and lawn mowers all can exceed 85 dBA — the threshold where hearing damage begins with prolonged exposure.

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🤔 Test Your Knowledge!

How long can you safely listen to sound at 100 dBA (like a chainsaw)?
A) 15 minutes
B) 5 minutes
C) Under 2 minutes
D) 1 hour

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Resident Daniel Duncan urges for sound barrier amid track expansion concerns Daniel Duncan highlights traffic and noise issues from nearby racetrack affecting his family.

Local resident Daniel Duncan is raising alarms about the noise and traffic chaos from the nearby racetrack, pleading for action before his family's quality of life is compromised further.

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Quiet Matters — Quiet Communities Quiet matters to the health and well-being of all living beings: helping children think and learn, helping us to be calm, thoughtful, and productive, encouraging courteous, civil interactions with oth...

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Quiet Matters — Quiet Communities Quiet matters to the health and well-being of all living beings: helping children think and learn, helping us to be calm, thoughtful, and productive, encouraging courteous, civil interactions with oth...

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Quiet Matters — Quiet Communities Quiet matters to the health and well-being of all living beings: helping children think and learn, helping us to be calm, thoughtful, and productive, encouraging courteous, civil interactions with oth...

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Quiet Matters — Quiet Communities Quiet matters to the health and well-being of all living beings: helping children think and learn, helping us to be calm, thoughtful, and productive, encouraging courteous, civil interactions with oth...

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Quiet Matters — Quiet Communities Quiet matters to the health and well-being of all living beings: helping children think and learn, helping us to be calm, thoughtful, and productive, encouraging courteous, civil interactions with oth...

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Property Owner Addresses Short-Term Rental Concerns at Neighborhood Meeting Owner responds to complaints on noise from short-term rental properties in the area.

Tensions rise in Charleston County as a short-term rental owner addresses noise complaints at a heated zoning board meeting.

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Third Ward residents express concerns over gunshot noise near new facility Community members urge council to consult Third Ward residents before decision on facility.

Flint residents are on high alert as concerns rise over a facility's potential use of live ammunition, fearing sleepless nights from gunfire noise.

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Apple Hearing Study Identifies National Increase in Noise During Super Bowl | University of Michigan School of Public Health This study, a collaboration between the University of Michigan and Apple, aims to understand how sound exposure affects hearing health. As part of this study, our team is analyzing the noise levels ou...

🤔 Did you know? Super Bowl Sunday can spike nationwide noise levels by 3 db nationwide, impacting #HearingHealth. Protect your ears by monitoring noise and wearing earplugs.

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Quiet Communities: Noise Reduction Solutions and Education Discover how Quiet Communities is leading the way in creating peaceful urban environments through innovative noise reduction initiatives. Explore our projects, resources, and advocacy efforts for a qu...

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Southern Maryland winery plans to produce high-quality local wine amid community concerns Winery aims to produce high-quality local wine while addressing community concerns about event noise.

A new winery in Southern Maryland aims to craft high-quality wines while navigating community concerns about event noise and disruptions.

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