A place deserves more than one listen
Spend about five attentive minutes at each safe, accessible stop. Describe what you notice; guesses are welcome only when labeled. This paper stays with you. You need not record anyone.
Where and when: ____________________
Where and when: ____________________
“At A the place sounded like _____. At B I noticed _____. Next time I might _____.”
Safety and access: Stop before writing. Stay alert to traffic and people. Use seated, visual or tactile observations instead if appropriate. A short listening exercise does not measure noise, hearing or typical long-term conditions.