Case Study: the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) improves noise compliance and urban planning with ATTOM’s Noise Data

HUD uses ATTOM’s railroad noise data to assess sites within 3,000 feet of railroads

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) needed to ensure new commercial and residential developments complied with noise pollution regulations, a key consideration for urban planning and public wellbeing. To make accurate evaluations and enforce policies, HUD required precise, up-to-date noise data for specific locations, a challenge they addressed by utilizing ATTOM's noise data service.

ATTOM's solution provided HUD with specialized railroad noise data measured on a three-point scale, which helped the agency assess whether properties near railways adhered to the required 65 DNL standard. This data enabled HUD to effectively manage ongoing noise levels and ensure regulatory compliance for new developments, thereby supporting quieter urban design initiatives and protecting residents from the negative impacts of noise pollution.

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