Identifying the pleasant sounds in the city's public parks environment (Case study: Mellat riverside park, Urmia)

  • Kamran Jafarpour Ghalehteimouri Environmental Resilience and Sustainability, Malaysia-Japan International of Technology, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Kuala Lumpur, Jalan Sultan Yahya Petra, Kuala Lumpur.Department of Geographical Sciences, Faculty of Geography and Urban Planning, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran
  • Ali Shamsoddini Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, Shiraz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz, Iran https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9757-4331
  • Nima Bayramzadeh Master candidate in Urban Planning, Young Researchers and Elite Club, Tabriz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tabriz, Iran
  • Mir Najaf Mousavi Professor of geography and urban planning, Department of Geography and Urban Planning, Urmia University, Iran
Keywords: sound, public spaces, music, pleasant environment, Urmia.

Abstract

Noise pollution is a prevalent issue in contemporary public spaces, leading to discomfort and mental distress in individuals. This study aims to improve the quality of soundscape in urban public spaces and enhance the comfort and well-being of citizens. Using a mixed-methods approach, including literature review, field observations, questionnaires, and interviews, the research was conducted at Mellat Park in Urmia, Iran. The sample consisted of 170 randomly selected park visitors, who were surveyed to gather data. The findings indicate that the majority of visitors prefer the use of music in public spaces but emphasize the importance of a balanced audio environment. The results further reveal that natural sounds were found to be the most preferred type of sound, as they provide a sense of leisure, relaxation, and calmness. This study highlights the significance of creating a harmonious soundscape in public spaces to improve the overall experience and comfort of citizens. The low level of Sig, Water sound, Car sound, Speakers sounds, Types of treble sounds, and Types of bass sounds differs significantly from the average level due to the positive upper and lower 95% confidence in the water sound, this value is also higher than the average. Because of the negative upper and lower 95% confidence levels in the car sound, speakers sounds, types of treble sounds, and types of bass sounds, this value is lower than the average level.

 

 

Published
2023-07-13
How to Cite
Ghalehteimouri, K., Shamsoddini, A., Bayramzadeh, N., & Mousavi, M. (2023). Identifying the pleasant sounds in the city’s public parks environment (Case study: Mellat riverside park, Urmia). SAUC - Street Art and Urban Creativity, 9(1), 149 - 165. https://doi.org/10.25765/sauc.v9i1.690