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Noise Reduction Strategies in Dense Housing Areas

Explore the impact of noise in medium-density housing environments over time, compare lot sizes and house dimensions from 1961 to 2001 subdivisions, and discuss proactive measures to address nuisance noise and maintain community amenity. Suggestions include amending District Plans and the NZ Building Code for healthier living environments.

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Noise Reduction Strategies in Dense Housing Areas

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  1. Noisein a medium density housing environment Terry LONG

  2. Introduction • Stop urban sprawl • Reduce lot size • No change in construction methods

  3. A subdivision from 1961. Lots are over 1000 m² and houses are 110 to 130 m²

  4. An example of a 2001 subdivision. Lot sizes are 350 – 450 m²and houses are around 150 m².

  5. Summary • 1960’s Lot 1020m² House 110m² • 2001 Lot 400m² House 150m²

  6. Ranking • Nuisance Noise • Unreasonable Noise • Excessive Noise • Loss of amenity • Amenity An attribute of a building which contributes to the health, physical independence, and well being of the building's users but which is not associated with disease or a specific illness.

  7. Examples • BBQ • Toilet Flushing • Music and TV • Heat Pumps • Swimming Pool filter motors • Other effects

  8. Proactive • Providing Healthy Environments for our communities

  9. BBQ’s • OR a social gathering

  10. Toilet Flushing • BBQ’s

  11. Music and TV • BBQ’s • Toilet Flushing

  12. Heat Pumps • BBQ’s • Toilet Flushing • Music and TV

  13. Swimming Pool Filter Motor • BBQ’s • Toilet Flushing • Music and TV • Heat Pumps

  14. What to do? • Amend District Plans • Amend the NZ Building Code

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