Turin Quiet Nights: reduce noise hotspots with traffic calming + nightlife mediation in 4 areas
Goal: reduce night-time noise conflicts in Turin while keeping public space alive, through practical street design changes and clear mediation with venues.
What we will do
Identify 4 noise hotspots (mixed residential + nightlife areas) using complaints data and on-site measurements.
Install traffic calming to cut engine noise: speed tables, narrowed lanes, and better crossings.
Create night-time “quiet routes” with signage guiding people away from residential facades.
Launch a mediation protocol with bars/venues: closing routines, outdoor queue management, staff training.
Run a pilot street steward team on weekends (information + de-escalation + coordination with services).
Why this matters
Chronic noise impacts sleep, health, and daily functioning.
Conflicts between residents and venues escalate when rules are unclear or unenforced.
Small design changes can reduce noise without “killing” the city at night.
How we’ll deliver
Listening phase: meetings with residents, venue owners, and municipal services.
Pilot: weekend stewards + temporary signage and street changes.
Adjust: refine routes, add targeted measures where needed.
Permanent rollout: build durable calming elements and publish the protocol publicly.
Expected results
Lower peak noise levels and fewer repeated complaints in targeted streets.
Clearer shared rules and less conflict between users of the night and residents.
Improved safety and walkability around nightlife zones.
Notes: enforcement remains with the city, but this project focuses on prevention, clarity, and better street design first.
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