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around the city by income quintiles to assess whether there is a correlation between income levels
and exposure to noise.

It is further recommended that Valencia adopts a comprehensive, long-term approach to noise
management, including: policy interventions (for example, traffic management, building code standards,
equipment performance standards, and noise bylaws) and education and engagement of the public.
Other approaches that can be used to reduce exposure to noise should also be incorporated into the
plan, including choosing technologies that are quieter. 16

The city’s Tossal Plaza noise management pilot project is a step in this direction. The luminous intensity
of lighting in the Plaza del Tossal square is being adjusted automatically based on the amount of noise
in the vicinity. An increase in noise causes the intensity of the light to decrease, which encourages
quietness during the evening hours. A further 22 smart noise dosimeters will also be deployed in
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areas such as Benimaclet, Pl. Honduras, Av. Aragón, Pl. Cedro, Cruz Cubierta, Paseo de la Alameda, Pl.
Cánovas, C/ Juan Llorens and Russafa District. These will gather data on daily (day, evening and night),
weekly and seasonal noise patterns. 18

For more information on any specific projects already planned or underway, please see the section on
‘Goals and Projects for a Smart Sustainable Future’.

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