La Rochelle is equipped with “jellyfish” cameras to map the noises

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< P >All noises will be scrutinized, recorded, analyzed. Thanks to the “Medusa” sound cameras, the municipality carefully cartography the noises that shape the city, from the crash of the bottles to the containers to the buzzing of the engines, passing through the landslides of the nightships. As reported < EM > France Info , this is an innovative project which raises questions about the control of public space and the preservation of privacy. What price has tranquility ?< P >The objective is clear: to identify the points of noise pollution, to understand their origin, and to offer suitable solutions. “At 7 am, it is the collection of the garbage cans that generates the most noise. Perhaps we can adjust the schedule,” explains Christophe Bertaud, deputy mayor, in charge of nightlife. The approach, supported by the night council, aims to create a sound map of the city to regulate this nuisance. The data collected show in particular that “night establishments are not the only source of nuisances”.

< P > The project, funded up to 20,000 euros, is debated among the Rochelais. While some salute the initiative to appease residential districts, others denounce excessive surveillance. But the town hall remains firm: reconciling nightlife and public tranquility is not impossible, provided that you do not fall into excess of the stigmatization of bars. In a few months, data will be published. It remains to be seen whether the cartography will give rise to really effective solutions.

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