Urban soundscapes: bridging human perception, ecological patterns, and planning in urban environments

Urban soundscapes significantly influence both human well-being and ecological health, with distinct patterns of place attachment linked to soundscape characteristics. Residents on Kulangsu Island exhibit stronger attachment to natural sounds, while tourists favor artificial and mechanical sounds, reflecting differing perspectives. The study also reveals that pleasant soundscapes amplify the positive impact of visual landscape satisfaction on place attachment, whereas eventful soundscapes intensify this effect when visual satisfaction is low. Ecologically, urban bird dynamics vary seasonally and by habitat, with machine learning identifying four key patterns indicating ecosystem health or disturbance. These findings underscore the need for multisensory, ecologically informed urban planning to balance human well-being and biodiversity conservation.

Yang, L. (2025). Urban soundscapes: bridging human perception, ecological patterns, and planning in urban environments [Hannover : Institutionelles Repositorium der Leibniz Universität Hannover]. https://doi.org/10.15488/19841