In summer 2018, Beacon Hill residents partnered with University of Washington researchers to measure noise levels at 52 locations across Seattle's Beacon Hill neighborhood over several months, collecting 136 separate 24-hour measurement periods. The study found that the neighborhood is heavily affected by aircraft noise from three nearby airports — Seattle-Tacoma International, King County International, and Renton Municipal — with Sea-Tac arrival flight paths directly overlying the area and King County International Airport runways located as close as a quarter mile away. The project represents the first quality-assured, community-led noise dataset of its kind for Beacon Hill, and was designed to inform future research into the health impacts of airport noise on residents.Open full document
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A citizen science project conducted by the Beacon Hill Community Noise Team in collaboration with University of Washington researchers, documenting 24-hour noise measurements collected at 52 sites across Seattle’s Beacon Hill neighborhood between April and September 2018. The report presents noise level data (LDN values) and maps showing the impact of flight paths from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, King County International Airport, and Renton Municipal Airport on the neighborhood. The project aimed to empower residents with noise measurement data to support future research and community awareness.