This criteria implies that max. This criteria has to be reassessed. A recent article in the Seattle Times makes it clear that serious health problems can develop, even after long term exposure to aircraft noise. In economic terms, more frequent and sustained exposure to aircraft comes at higher and higher cost to an individual not less cost. Where an occasional flight is a nuisance, sustained and continuous aircraft noise has major consequences on lifestyle and residential property characteristics.
Outside entertainment becomes nearly impossible.
Educational activities can be seriously impaired. Health can be affected, not only because of sleep interruptions, but also because of higher stress induced by noise beyond your control. When taken together, sustained noise levels will eventually force those that have an option to move away from the noise shadow of a major airport will do so. More importantly, if people looking for a home come to believe these risks are possible, they will attach a stigrpa to the properties. A number of recent studies have assessed how stigma and pollution can affect property values.