This paper by Edward P. Gorski examines how local governments can achieve noise-compatible land use planning through two main approaches: administrative techniques that officials and planners can use to require or encourage noise compatibility, and physical methods available to architects, designers, and builders to reduce noise impacts. By considering noise at the source, along its path, and at the point of reception, planners can integrate noise control into broader environmental and community planning goals. The paper argues that this integrated approach can improve quality of life in communities affected by noise sources such as airports.Open full document
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A paper by Edward P. Gorski examining the compatibility of noise sources and land uses, outlining two types of techniques available to local governments: administrative techniques used by planners and officials, and physical methods used by architects and developers. The paper argues that planners can achieve noise-compatible land uses while simultaneously advancing broader environmental and community planning goals.