The Barcelona City Council announced that nighttime noise in the city was reduced by an average of 3 decibels in specific areas that were acoustically stressed.
This measure has been carried out through specific actions, such as the reduction of opening hours of terraces, restaurants and food stores.
According to the city council, this measure has had a significant impact on nighttime noise in different areas of the city.
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Where was the nighttime noise reduced?
For example, on Enric Granados Street, noise has decreased between 2 and 5 decibels.
In the streets of Joaquim Costa, La Paloma and its surroundings, the noise has decreased by 2 decibels, while in George Orwell square the decrease has been up to 3.5 decibels.
Another area was the Mediterrània gardens, where nighttime noise has been reduced by more than 5 decibels.
Another is the case in the squares of the Gràcia neighborhood where noise reduction was achieved in a more moderate way (1 and 2.5 decibels).
Despite this, the consistory continues to work on specific plans for additional areas, such as Allada street and Sant Cugat square in the Born, the Sant Martí leisure triangle, Virreina square in Gràcia and Miquel Pedrola i Alegre street in Barceloneta.
In addition, the City Council is studying the axes of Nou de la Rambla, Rogent street in El Clot, Blai and Blesa in Poble-sec and Tuset and Aribau streets in the Sarrià Sant Gervasi district.
All of this is part of a comprehensive strategy to reduce nighttime noise in the city and improve the quality of life of its citizens.
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Benefits for residents
The reduction of nighttime noise in Barcelona is good news for the city’s residents who have suffered for years due to noise pollution.
The measure is also important to promote tourism and maintain Barcelona’s image as a vibrant and friendly city.
However, it is important to note that this reduction in nighttime noise has been in specific areas and that there is still much work to be done throughout the city.
For its part, the Barcelona City Council states that it is committed to improving the quality of life of its citizens and to reducing nighttime noise.
The city is working on specific plans to improve mobility, reduce pollution and improve safety.
With these measures, Barcelona hopes to maintain its position as one of the most attractive and vibrant cities in Europe.
And although leisure and nightlife are part of its spirit, the city is also aware of the need for rest and tranquility to achieve a better quality of life.
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