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<p>Over the past two decades there have been many major new developments in the field of urban sound environment. Jian Kang introduces and examines these key developments, including:</p> <ul> <li>the development of prediction methods for urban sound propagation</li> <li>establishment and application of noise-mapping software</li> <li>new noise control measures and design methods.</li></ul> <p>Also covered is the new EU directive on noise and the substantial actions it has brought about across Europe.</p> <p>As the importance of soundscape, acoustic comfort and sound environment design have become widely recognized, Urban Sound Environments is a thoroughly useful book for students and practitioners in a wide range of fields, from urban planning and landscape through to architecture and acoustics.</p>