{"id":6106,"date":"2025-06-18T13:34:26","date_gmt":"2025-06-18T13:34:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smartcity.denhaag.nl\/?page_id=6106"},"modified":"2026-02-18T10:38:53","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T10:38:53","slug":"geluidsmeting-herenstraat","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/smartcity.denhaag.nl\/en\/use-cases\/sound-measurement-herenstraat\/","title":{"rendered":"Sound Measurement Herenstraat"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Introduction to the Use Case<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Herenstraat, located at the Plein in the heart of The Hague, is a vibrant street with terraces, hospitality venues, and an active nightlife crowd. Especially in the evening hours, noise levels may increase. Residents and business owners have indicated that they often find the noise disruptive. Although complaints are not constant, the city council and mayor have called attention to these concerns. To gain better insight into the situation, the municipality is conducting sound measurements in combination with tests and discussions with stakeholders. How much noise is there on the street? When is it busiest? And what insights can help improve the livability in the area?<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Why the Use Case\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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This use case was initiated to gain more insight into the factors contributing to noise pollution and the extent of the issue. There is no effective system to accurately measure noise levels, making it difficult to identify the causes. The municipal administration sees reason to investigate further, partly due to the potential connection with other issues, such as waste and street intimidation. The mayor has therefore requested that the investigation be conducted urgently, underscoring its importance.<\/p>

As part of The Hague's Smart City program, innovative technologies, such as smart sensors, are used to better monitor and understand the living environment. These sound measurements enable the municipality to collect objective data on noise levels in the Herenstraat. This data helps to map the issue more effectively and develop targeted measures to enhance livability.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Expectations and Learning Objectives\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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