The concept of soundscapes reflected on the development of smart cities and new urbanism

Smart growth principles are most relevant with regard to new urbanism. Soundscape will be the agent to be discussed here with regard to needs, acceptation, and its future in modern cities. It is about serving the economy, community, and the environment to enhance the livability in modern cities particularly with regard to the key feature: the acoustic environment. Soundscape analysis and application is a proven method of providing an improved acoustic environment for urban dwellers, thus addressing a significant portion of the smart growth agenda. The intersection and similarities between soundscape goals and urban smart growth principles are the enhancement of the quality of life with regard to balancing technical innovations and environmental protection. Moreover, it covers the collaboration between stakeholders and communities concerning further development with regard to new urbanism.