Urban Noise Mapping Based on Emotional Dimensions Maria DI GABRIELE, Luigi MAFFEI and Francesco ALETTA Second University of Naples, Built Environment Control Laboratory, Via S. Lorenzo, 81031 Aversa , ITALY, e-mail: luigi.maffei@unina2.it, maria.digabriele@unina2.it ABSTRACT So far noise maps in urban areas are based on sound measurements in fixed positions and/or on predictive models which can consider several sound sources emissions and that can elaborate the propagation phenomena. The feedback of these maps is useful in determining the role of each sound source on the overall noise pollution, in evaluating the percentage of population exposed to noise and in applying consequent action plans. Nevertheless it is quite difficult to handle this information when the soundscape of a area is determined by several sound sources connected to human activities rather than road traffic noise. This can be the case of the historic part of a city which is visited and crossed by pedestrians (residents and tourists) during day and night. The perceived sound atmosphere and the judgment of the relative annoyance is more connected with the expectations of the visitor, it is integrated with other sensations and it depends on the dynamic way in which these sensations change during the visit. In this paper a survey methodology, based mainly on the variations of acoustic parameters during a visit and a walk, is presented. These variations are then connected to variations of other physical parameters which can influence the perceived environment and the well-being urban spaces. An attempt to elaborate maps based on two independent emotional dimensions (Calmness and Vibrancy) of the experienced city is also presented. This information can be a useful tool for urban design renewal.