A New Perspective on an Old Fixture Streetlighting is one of the most visible—and overlooked—components of city infrastructure. Found on every arterial, collector, and neighborhood street, these fixtures quietly consume …
Parks After Sundown: Safe, Smart, and Sustainable with Solar
After Dark, Access Ends for Too Many Parks are more than just green spaces—they’re vital infrastructure for community wellness. Parks play a vital role in everyday life—offering places for families …
Understanding Light Pollution: How Smart Streetlighting Protects the Night Sky and Community Safety
Why Light Pollution Is a Public Infrastructure Issue When most people hear “pollution,” they think of air or water—not the soft glow of a streetlamp. But poorly designed lighting contributes …
Safer Streets, Walkable Communities: How Solar Lighting Delivers
Why Lighting Matters for Modern Cities Municipalities today are working to improve safety, walkability, and sustainability—often with limited resources and growing demands. While lighting might seem like a small piece …
Why Solar Lighting Is Key to Climate-Resilient Infrastructure
Extreme weather is no longer rare. From catastrophic wildfires to once-in-a-century floods, climate disruption is now a routine part of civic planning. For cities, tribes, and federal agencies tasked with …
Smart Lighting Systems: Adapting to Emergencies, Traffic Surges, and Weather Events
Why Resilience Begins With Smarter Lighting As infrastructure demands grow and the grid becomes less reliable, cities and agencies face a hard truth: safety-critical lighting must now operate without depending …
5 Budgeting Mistakes Cities Make in Street Lighting Projects
Why Street Lighting Budgeting Deserves a Closer Look Street lighting is one of the most visible — and costly — public services cities provide. It keeps roads safe, supports economic …
What Are the Main Types of Street Lights?
Street lighting is essential for public safety, transportation, and urban development — but many cities face growing challenges. Rising energy costs, aging infrastructure, and pressure to meet environmental targets make …