Chongqing symposium examines planning cities around sound, smell, touch

Professor Kang Jian, a fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering in the United Kingdom, emphasized the need for integrated tools, such as a soundscape index, to overcome the limits of traditional noise assessment. Professor Guo Yuming, a fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, addressed the links between climate change, urban health risks, and AI-supported decision-making.

The symposium also hosted discussions on research concepts, assessment methods, design interventions, and governance.

The event concluded with technical tours of local institutions, where attendees explored practical applications of soundscape data and creative urban experience projects, while discussing future international research cooperation.