Malmö to have Sweden’s first cultural sound zone
Is the noise too obvious or are we oblivious to its significance?
Malmö’s municipal website reported late last week that the city is on the verge of having its own urban area exclusively dedicated to the production of cultural products. This is intended to thwart, or rather add another dimension to city life, which has started to be divided exclusively into industrial and “noisy” areas and residential, or “quiet” areas, which pushes back the need for expression. of cultural community life In the process.
It will be the first sound zone of this type to exist in Sweden. The project of its creation is part of the development of the Sofielund district. Cultural and entertainment activities will be able to develop freely without disturbing residents.
Could this indicate a new trend towards the “departmentalization” of urban noise?
Whatever you think of it, this is an interesting take on it, and it could point to a new trend in urban development in the future. After all, noise pollution is often cited as one of the main disruptors to the quality of life, even if it is usually traffic noise and industrial noise.
As such, no housing will be built in this area and it will be known to locals and visitors as the place to go when looking for culture… and, one can only guess, a bit of lively noise.
“In cities, it is easy to exclude other activities when building houses. The risk is to have cities which are only residential districts and to eliminate the other qualities. This is why we have taken this initiative that culture, leisure and industry must be able to create noise and sound in symbiosis.», Explained Sofia Hedén (S), president of the planning committee.
In the city’s business district today, there is everything from factories, auto repair shops, music clubs and leisure associations. With its heart along Norra Grängesbergsgatan Street, the vibrant neighborhood is both a place of work and a visit for the people of Malmö.
The established character of the area is both a prerequisite and a factor in strengthening the site. And it looks like it’s a chance to keep the noise going after the workday is over, only in a different form.
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