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Natural sciences
- Ecosystem services
- Environmental management
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Engineering and technology
- Landscape architecture sciences and technology
- Environmental and sustainable planning
Human environmental perception is multi-sensory. Evidence suggests that positive visual elements can alleviate negative impacts of environmental noise. In dense urban settings, noise level reducing measures are often inefficient. Exploiting audio-visual interactions could complement traditional approaches and offer new solutions for this pressing environmental issue. Urban greening plays a key role in creating visually appealing environments. Green window view, where outdoor vegetation is visible from one’s home, was shown to reduce residents' self-reported noise annoyance. How personal factors like connectedness to nature, perceptions of urban green deficiencies, and audio-visual sensitivity influence this remains unknown and will be explored. Such strategies may create audio-visual incongruencies, known to provoke negative reactions. Green infrastructure also introduces natural sounds with stress-reduction potential, expanding the study to the broader concept of urban soundscaping.