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

1. Listening phase: meetings with residents, venue owners, and municipal services.

2. Pilot: weekend stewards + temporary signage and street changes.

3. Adjust: refine routes, add targeted measures where needed.

4. 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.