Save the Ship: Acoustics Expert on Calgary's Pub Dilemma

0:00It's April 9th. I'm Corey with The Story. This is Calgary News Today, driven by AI. Calgary's famous ship in Anchor Pub is staring down a six-story residential building planned right next door, with two extra stories hanging over its roof. The longtime owner worries live music nights could end over noise complaints from new neighbors, but an acoustics expert says that's not said in stone. Taylor Smith, from Merlin Noise Control, points to fixes he's used worldwide, like building a room inside a room with special materials to block sound. He did something similar in Surrey, British Columbia, where a Legion Hall kept its music alive above apartments and a bar. Counselors are stepping up too. Ward 9's Harrison Clark wants an agent of change policy to protect art spots during city densification, with his motion hitting the April. 14th Executive Committee Meeting. Ward 7's Mike Ackinson backs creative tweaks to keep these vibrant third spaces alive amid gentrification. Fans aren't waiting around. They've kicked off a save the ship campaign to rally support.

1:04Experts know acoustics often get cut when budgets tighten, especially as Calgary packs in more people. The push now is for stronger building codes from day one of design, so spots like the ship can rock on without shutting down the party.