Effect of Soundscape on Place Attachment for Historical Blocks: A Case Study of Harbin, China

Sound is a memory carrier in places with rich history and culture, which can invoke place memories images. The purpose of this paper to explore the effect soundscape on attachment different types historical blocks. Six blocks Harbin, China, were selected, questionnaire survey was conducted evaluate soundscape. evaluations harmony, quietness nature significantly higher residential than tourism mechanical sound source preference lower that main components bonding identity, dependence, but orders In blocks, helps enhance attachment, especially sounds activities equipment related culture Soundscapes promote are positively correlated satisfaction. There no significant correlation between surveyed.