Abstract:
Continuous exposure to an area with a sound above the threshold level is one of the
triggers for noise pollution in public spaces. Public spaces are spaces where people of all ages
gather for leisure activities, recreation, etc. The purpose of this study was to find the average
dBA value of noise, community perceptions regarding the comfort of sound in coastal public
spaces, and the relationship between the dBA value and the existing sound comfort standards.
The focus of this research is to contribute to a public space that is free from noise pollution.
The study was conducted on the coast of Manado, precisely in the Boboca monument area,
using mixed methods through the formula LAeq 10 minutes and Leq daylight to get the
standard value of noise. The results found noise numbers in the range 77.4 – 80.2 dBA, this
value has exceeded the required standard of 50 dBA, and the results of the perception are also
supportive, which is dominant in public perception. It means that coastal public spaces in the
Boboca monument area have been exposed to noise pollution
