The document discusses the impact of noise pollution in Rome, highlighting that 9 out of 10 EU citizens and 40 million Italians are exposed to noise levels above 65 decibels. It outlines the development of a noise mapping application, aimed at helping users identify quieter areas for accommodation and activities in the city. User feedback indicates a demand for such a service, with various interviews reflecting both interest and skepticism about its practicality.

1. Alessio Tirabasso
Federico Boarelli
Marco Nigro
https://github.com/projectNoiseRome/projectNoiseRome
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marco-nigro-283024140/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/federico-boarelli-a4885311b/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alessio-tirabasso-44a023140/
NoiseApp

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• The ‘WHO’ states that in the EU 9 of 10 citizens are
exposed to a noise above 65 decibels, considered the
standard level of noise tolerance
• In Italy is measured that 40 million of citizens are daily
subject to high levels of noise
• According to the study ’’Coping with noise’’ commissioned
in 2016 by Amplifon, Rome is the 2nd noisest city in Italy
and the 14th in the world
Why NoiseApp?

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• Traffic
• Crowd
• Entertainment
• Transport infrastructures
• Construction activites
Noise sources

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• Hearing problems
• Health issues
• Sleeping disorders
• Cardiovascular issues
• Lower cognitive performance
Effects of noise polution

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• Provide a noise map for the city of Rome
• Allow tourists to choose their accommodation based on
their preferences of more or less noisy areas
• Indicate noise levels caused by ongoing events
• Report statistics to the user about noise levels
Our purposes

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“I usually look for less noisy areas when
I want to study outdoors or to have a
picnic...’’
(Federica, student)
“I am quite accustomed to noise”
“Nowadays sharing on socials is
fundamental because it could give
visibility to your application.’’
(Elena, high-school teacher)
“It would be interesting the classification of
the source that produces a certain noise”
“Too crowded and noisy places bother me’’
(Silvia, yoga instructor)
“I think that loudness is not a valid
qualitative parameter for choosing a
place or a local”
(Jessica, dj)
Users inteviwes

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“I think the idea is fantastic: Rome is a very noisy city’’
“I live in an industrial area and I would like to live in
quieter areas”
“I think the idea of finding locals basing on noise is
quite unrealistic to be developed”
(Guido, physic)
“I do not say that it is unnecessary, but
personally I would not use a service like
that’’
“I do sense if the noise bothers me, I do not
care to quantify it”
(Luca, tobacconist)
Users inteviwes

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“I will be in Rome for two weeks and I
rented an apartment with my friends
in Trastevere which is a noisy zone,
an app like this could have come in
handy for choosing a more quiet
area especially during the night”
(Cassandra, tourist)
“I'm interested in the idea of using a
noise map to choose where to stay
without compromising with other
parameters (proximity of attractions,
evening entertainment etc.)”
(Alex, Erasmus student)
Users inteviwes

9. How much useful do you think is an app that
shows the noise levels of the main areas of a city?
How would you use a noise map?
How do you choose an accomodation to stay during
your travels?
noise in the area
other
24 (39,3%)
proximity to major attractions of the city
proximity to major nightlife areas
quiet area
choose the accommodation
find nightlife
other
report the crowding of the main attractions of the city
Users surveys

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Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Users surveys

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System design

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Design and mockup

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Design and mockup

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Design and mockup

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Thanks!