Raleigh brought in Sound City Planning  to help revise their sound ordinance and develop a comprehensive approach to sound management  to better balance vibrant nightlife and residential quality of life. Sound City Planning worked with city leaders to develop practical, balanced solutions grounded in our Eight Key Principles for Effective Sound Management The Raleigh City Council unanimously adopted a new sound ordinance that leverages the nightlife, music, and entertainment

Brian Block was interviewed by Rolling Stone  on how noise complaints are a killer for music venues. But, not in Austin, where the city is a leader and his office proactively manages entertainment-related sound to preserve and protect venues, balance quality of life, and provide predictability for all. Complaints don’t impact venues if they aren’t valid, and now the City will require new residential and hotel development near venues to conduct a sound assessment so they know

Spearheaded by the Nightlife and Entertainment Manager Brian Block, the Austin City Council adopted legislation requiring new residential and hotel developments near bars, clubs and music venues to conduct sound assessments before they build.