Street & Area Lighting

Why Lighting Matters in Urban Spaces

Street and area lighting shapes how people experience cities at night — from safety and traffic flow to urban pride and identity. In today’s dense, vibrant, and sustainability-focused cities, lighting must:

  • Improve safety and visibility for pedestrians and drivers
  • Reduce light pollution while creating a welcoming nighttime environment
  • Highlight architectural features and enhance civic spaces
  • Support energy efficiency and long-term operational savings
  • Build a city’s brand, atmosphere, and sense of place

As cities grow, so do the demands on infrastructure. Modern lighting plays a vital role in creating livable, efficient, and beautiful communities.

LIGHTING CHALLENGES IN urban spaces & HOW LEDVANCE SOLVES THEM

Lighting Challenge How LEDVANCE Solves It
Outdated, energy-intensive lighting systems High-efficiency LED, HID, and white light alternatives cut energy and maintenance costs
Poor visibility and low color clarity in public areas White light improves visibility, facial recognition, and color rendering at night
Light pollution and environmental concerns Smart optics and controls reduce glare, trespass, and over-lighting
Need for better safety and pedestrian comfort Improved CRI and perception of brightness help people feel safer and see more clearly
Limited municipal budgets Fast ROI through reduced TOC (total ownership cost) and utility incentives
Aesthetic and architectural integration Daylight-inspired lighting and elegant luminaires complement the urban landscape

Customer benefits

INCREASED SAFETY & VISIBILITY

  • Improved driver and pedestrian vision and awareness
  • Better facial recognition and object detection at night
  • White light improves safety perception in urban areas
  • Helps deter crime through increased visibility

SMARTER, SUSTAINABLE CITIES

  • Supports carbon reduction goals and light pollution control
  • Contributes to “green city” initiatives and smart city plans
  • Smart controls, sensors, and dimming options
  • Environmentally responsible design reduces waste

 

LOWER ENERGY & MAINTENANCE COSTS

  • Energy-efficient luminaires reduce electricity usage
  • Longer product lifespans reduce replacements and labor
  • Simplified system design lowers total cost of ownership
  • Standardized luminaires reduce SKUs and complexity

AESTHETIC & CIVIC IMPACT

  • Enhances public spaces, parks, and landmarks
  • Architectural-grade fixtures for visual harmony
  • Reinforces identity of civic spaces and urban branding
  • Creates inviting streetscapes that encourage social activity

 

Creates inviting streetscapes that encourage social activity

LEDVANCE offers lighting systems tailored for a wide range of urban and infrastructure needs:
  • Streets, Roadways & Thoroughfares: High-output, low-glare lighting for traffic flow and driver safety
  • Pedestrian Walkways: White light for comfort, safety, and visual clarity
  • Parks, Plazas & Civic Squares: Warm, energy-efficient lighting for ambiance and visibility
  • Building Facades & Landmarks: Architectural lighting to enhance civic pride and tourism appeal
  • Parking Areas & Garages: Motion-activated and sensor-controlled lighting to reduce energy use
  • Bridges, Fountains, & Monuments: Specialized lighting for highlight and protection

Lighting That Pays Off

Municipal budgets are tight — and infrastructure demands are growing. LEDVANCE delivers:
  • High-efficiency systems that reduce energy usage up to 50%
  • Significantly extended maintenance intervals
  • Scalable solutions for both new installations and retrofit projects
  • Flexible financing support and access to local energy incentive programs
  • White light solutions that allow for reduced illuminance without sacrificing safety or compliance

Lighting for Sustainable, Livable Cities

With 75% of the world’s population projected to live in cities by 2050, urban lighting must be:
  • Environmentally responsible — reducing emissions and energy waste
  • Technologically advanced — enabling motion sensors, smart dimming, and timed operation
  • Visually comfortable — balancing brightness with minimal pollution
  • Economically smart — lowering TOC and improving infrastructure ROI
LEDVANCE supports this transformation with advanced LED, metal halide, and control technologies designed for long-term city planning.

Lighting Design That Enhances Public Life

Urban lighting is no longer just functional — it’s experiential. LEDVANCE helps cities:
  • Apply layered lighting: ambient for safety, accent for architecture, and task-specific for function
  • Choose CRI >80 options for improved color perception, facial recognition, and safety
  • Use intelligent lighting controls for curfews, motion activation, and smart zoning
  • Plan responsibly to reduce over-lighting and light pollution
  • Build urban areas people love to live in, explore, and feel safe in

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