LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Louisville Metro councilman is asking for the community's input as part of his effort to explore updates to the city's noise ordinance.
Councilman Ben Reno-Weber, D-8, is hosting a sound study meeting at 6 p.m. Monday evening at Big Bar on Bardstown Road.
Reno-Weber said the goal is to understand the impact of sound in the area by looking at "how sound travels through shared community spaces" by playing a variety of instruments at a high volume in a controlled setting.
"The heart of our district is alive with music, conversation and connection—but we also all deserve the right to quiet enjoyment in our homes after certain hours," the councilman said in a news release.
Neighbors, musicians, business owners and those who care about "the balance between vibrant nightlife and peaceful living" on Bardstown Road and Baxter Avenue are invited to attend.
Reno-Weber said community feedback will help "inform potential policy changes."
Several tests will be conducted, including: live sound demonstrations with different instruments and sounds; interactive sound tests that will show how sound carries; a discussion on how noise impacts the community; and public input no future policy.
Musicians are asked to bring their instruments, big or small, to make the study happen.
While the meeting is public, it is reserved for those who are 21 years old or older.
Those interested in attending are asked to register in advance by clicking here.
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