Southampton has launched a new interactive map to help walkers and cyclists avoid air pollution and noisy streets. The new Southampton Airmap guides users to quieter, greener, and cleaner walking and cycling paths throughout the city. It provides routes that bypass busy, polluted streets in favor of tree-lined avenues, quiet parks, and scenic green spaces.
At the heart of the Southampton Airmap website is an interactive map powered by a unique "tranquility index," developed by researchers at the University of Southampton. This tranquility index is a detailed, color-coded map that displays levels of peace across every corner of the city. With a grid of small hexagonal zones, the map highlights the most tranquil spots in varying shades of green - from lighter greens for calmer streets to deep greens for serene areas like parks and quiet neighborhoods. Using this map, you can easily plan a journey along Southampton's most relaxing, nature-filled routes.
Simply enter your starting point and destination, and the Southampton Airmap will suggest a route that reduces exposure to air and noise pollution, guiding you through greener, more peaceful areas. Each suggested route comes with an overall Tranquil City Index rating based on various factors that contribute to a calm, low-stress environment. Users can also click on any location within the city to view that area’s air quality, noise levels, green space presence, and its Tranquil City Index rating.
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