Noise In The News: Weekly Round-Up

by Quiet Communities Staff

Photo credit: Andrea Piacquadio

Dealing with noisy hotel neighbors

Noisy hotel neighbors can derail even the most carefully planned trip, and a new Southern Living piece offers guidance on dealing with them. Former flight attendant and etiquette expert Jacqueline Whitmore covers the most common noise issues: slamming doors, late‑night conversations, television, etc., and stresses that confronting other guests directly can escalate the situation. Instead, she and hotel manager Jelle Vandenbroucke recommend looping in the front desk, whose staff are trained to step in discreetly and de‑escalate. It’s also a great reminder to be considerate neighbors: sound carries more than people expect, and small habits like lowering voices, avoiding speakerphone, and gently closing doors can help preserve the peace.

QC Founder Dr. Jamie Banks on data center noise 

Last Monday, the Better Path Coalition hosted an important conversation featuring QC President and Founder Jamie Banks on how data center noise impacts communities, and the growing challenges posed by expanding digital infrastructure. We invite you to watch and share the recording below. Last Monday, the Better Path Coalition hosted an important conversation featuring QC President and Founder Jamie Banks on how data center noise impacts communities, and the growing challenges posed by expanding digital infrastructure. We invite you to watch and share the recording below. There are more than 3,000 data centers operating in the U.S. and another 1,500 in development, according to an analysis by the Pew Research Center.   A map providing a breakdown of current and future data centers can be found on the Pew site.