Cities: Skylines 2 – Noise Pollution Guide

by Fernando Diaz / Articles, Cities: Skylines 2 / 02 Oct 2023

Building up a bustling city is seriously impressive, but man, it can bring a whole lot of noise with it. If you want your residents to really thrive and live their best lives, keeping that noise pollution in check is key. Here’s the real talk on how to do just that:

Starting Off Strong: Learn the Basics

Ok so first things first; if your city is starting to feel like you’re front row at a rock concert -> it’s time to take a hard look at noise pollution… Trust, your residents are gonna be mad grateful.

Checking Out the Noise Situation

Hit up Info Views: Look up in the top left corner of your screen, and you’ll spot the tool you need.

Find the Noise Pollution Icon: It’s the one that looks like a pair of headphones. Click on it, and get ready to see your city map light up with all sorts of colors that show you the noise levels in different parts.

Breaking Down the Map: If you see areas lighting up red, that’s where the noise is at its worst. You really wanna pay attention to those spots, especially if they’re right next to where folks are trying to live their lives.

Figuring Out Who’s Making All the Racket

Traffic: It’s simple. More cars & trucks means more noise. And it’s even worse if there’s a ton of big rigs rolling through…

Industry and Shops: Yeah, these spots are vital for the city, but they can get loud. Make sure they’re not right up against residential areas.

Noisy Buildings: Some buildings are just naturally gonna be loud. Keep an eye on them and make sure they’re not killing the vibe in quiet areas.

Strategies to Turn Down the Volume

Trees Along Roads: This isn’t just about making your city pretty. Trees can actually muffle the noise from traffic.

Sound Barriers on the Highways: If you’ve got a highway cutting through your city, these barriers can seriously cut down on the noise.

Underground Roads: This is a game-changer for noise reduction. Cars and trucks underground? No noise above ground.

Avoiding Elevated Roads: They might seem like a good idea for traffic flow, but they just bounce the noise around and make things louder.

Mass Tree Planting: Going big with planting trees can create a serious buffer that helps to quiet down the city.

Getting a Grip on Trash and Noise

Trash facilities and their trucks can add to the noise too:

Educate the Residents: The smarter your people are, the less trash they produce. And less trash means less noise from trash trucks and facilities.

Smart Placement of Trash Spots: Make sure your Landfills, Incineration Plants, and Recycling Centers aren’t too close to where people live. It’s all about that strategic placement.

Thoughtful Planning and Upgrades

Before you go upgrading everything, take a moment:

Weigh the Pros and Cons: Upgrades might sound great, but sometimes just placing a new facility in the right spot is all you need.

Consider Long-Term Solutions: Don’t just go for the quick fix. Think about how your choices will affect the noise levels in the long run.

Fernando Diaz

Fernando is doing what he always did, sharing his honest opinions about games whenever he can. The difference is now he is writing and not talking about it.
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