Making cities feel quieter
As urban noise increases, we look at how sound itself can be used to quieten things down
Cities are getting bigger - and louder. As urban noise increases, we look at how sound itself can be used to make things feel quieter. Myra Anubi visits an audio lab in London to experience immersive soundscapes for herself and then hears how a park in Montreal, Canada uses sounds from the ocean to sooth urban stress. And we hear about campaigners' hopes for making a difference in one of the noisiest countries of them all, India.
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Presenter: Myra Anubi
Producer: Natasha Fernandes
India reporter: Chhavi Sachdev
Sound engineer: Annie Gardiner
Editor: Jon Bithrey
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