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Reclaiming the Urban Soundscape: How New Yorkers Are Tuning Into Their City Through 'Soundwalking'

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Reclaiming the Urban Soundscape: How New Yorkers Are Tuning Into Their City Through 'Soundwalking'

Photo: Hannah Busing / Unsplash

A creative initiative in New York City is encouraging residents to slow down and mindfully listen to their surroundings, transforming everyday urban noise into a rich, shared auditory experience. This practice of 'soundwalking' helps community members build a deeper, more mindful connection to their local environment.

A creative initiative in New York City is encouraging residents to slow down and mindfully listen to their surroundings, transforming everyday urban noise into a rich, shared auditory experience. This practice of ‘soundwalking’ helps community members build a deeper, more mindful connection to their local environment.

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