It’s time to shift the focus
a new agenda: extending the day In the past years we’ve seen lighting begin to take centre stage in conversations related to our cities. Many cities, municipalities and boroughs have commissioned night-time strategies and lighting masterplans as the shift to LED technology is rolled out offering an opportunity for a new perspective. Many of these conversations, however, have focused on improving and encouraging a night-time economy. City centres, financial districts, cultural hubs and the idea of 24-hour cities are familiar terms we’ve heard and bought into, yet, the spaces just outside our front doors have largely been forgotten. The pandemic has seen a profound shift in the way many people work and has also increased the need for useable outdoor space at a local level. The previously overlooked neighbourhood parks, playgrounds and open spaces near our homes are now in the spotlight. These spaces require improved lighting and a considered design approach to allow their use after dark and throughout the afternoon during the fast approaching winter months. Children need spaces to play, adults need somewhere to escape that does not require travel, the elderly need to feel secure in their neighbourhoods. We’ll soon see the days get colder and shorter and it’s important to acknowledge that change is needed, even if temporary, to support the wellbeing of our city’s residents.
From
Night-time Economy
To
Night-time Wellbeing
We are excited to create, support and encourage projects and research opportunities looking at improving the design and lighting of outdoor spaces and community resources, to help EXTEND THE DAY.
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