Amsterdam: sound of children playing not a valid reason for complaint, say experts | Netherlands
The population in one of the most populated cities in Europe who complain of the noise of children who play, according to a sports consultative group says external activity is vital to their health.
in New advice to play outdoorsSportraad Amsterdam (Amsterdam Sports Council) said that local regulations should be changed so that the vote of children’s play is no longer a good cause of complaint by deprived neighbors.
The report said: “Especially in an urban environment such as Amsterdam, the sound of children’s toys is a natural and desirable part and cannot be avoided from daily life. Communication in the municipality needs to put the voice of children’s toys as a positive and healthy side in the city.”
He added that changing the legislation “will help prevent unnecessary restrictions or close stadiums because of some complaints.”
The Netherlands also aims to build nearly a million homes to treat Housing crisisBodies like Sportraad Amsterdam are a campaign of salads to take over the outdoor factors Space For those plans.
according to City researchMany people live in the Dutch capital already in a small, Houses with individual motifs Without gardens. National figures indicate that 38.5 % of Dutch children between the ages of four and 12 do not Meet national guidelines For at least an hour a day of intense movement.
“The public space has become more rare, including outdoor stadiums. The current stadiums are used more, leading to complaints about noise pollution. As a result, politicians sometimes expand or move.” [daytime] The noise of the stadium because children play, you need to embrace it. “
Amsterdam municipality welcomed the report and said it was working to address concerns. Rob Hofland, his D66 party adviser He suggested a new policy to stimulate coarse playHe said it was necessary to give children to play spaces. “Yes, children’s play make noise,” he said. “This is part of the city.”
