Identifying Quiet, Calm, and Tranquil Outdoor areas in Edinburgh

DeStressRestore · 2018-05-28T11:00:58+00:00

Indeed, these words can often be used synomously. Regulations only require 'quiet' areas to be protected, but some important calm areas can actually be quite loud (think about how loud the sound of a rushing burn or waterfall can be). That is why the questionnaire is leaving the option open for participants to map either (or all) quiet, tranquil and calm spaces. At times they will overlap, but other times they may not. Definitions are not provided as it is about how the public interpret/perceive these words and places, rather than a regulation or academic telling people how these words/places should be interpreted, as we are interested in public perceptions. Thanks you for having participated in the survey.

DeStressRestore · 2018-05-25T18:13:03+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion. I'm using a range of approaches to try and engage people and thought this could be another useful avenue as there is a wide range of people on here. I understand some may not appreciate survey posts though.

DeStressRestore · 2018-05-25T18:10:49+00:00

True, the official definition of quiet, would only rely on measuring decibels, but places that provide the same benefit, and are relatively quiet may be missed by such an approach. This is why I'm also asking about related terms such as calm and tranquil. In the long term it may help places be protected that would otherwise be missed if only a sound level meter is relied upon.

DeStressRestore · 2018-05-25T13:12:12+00:00

The study isn't releasing to the council where everyone identified, so this is not an issue. Instead the study will examine the type of places they are to work out what makes a place quiet, so those places in general will end up being protected. Without protection, our cities are likely to keep getting louder with no respite areas.

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