Illuminating the public realm – the importance of public lighting


Introduction Light changes everything; it illuminates our way and makes spaces inviting to enter.


Manchester shopping centre


We need light to see, and artificial lighting has become an essential part of modern life. It helps provide a safe environment for a range of activities such as driving, cycling, walking and sporting activities, and can also enhance the environment by means of decorative and flood lighting of areas, features and buildings. Good lighting enables an environment to function in the way it was intended, whether it is as a safe residential street or a thriving 24/7 city centre.


This guide provides a valuable source of information to those ultimately responsible for public lighting. It examines the benefits of such lighting and the concerns over its provision, as well as looking at the proper application and maintenance aspects of any lighting installation, enabling the right decisions to be made regarding the public lighting service.


Westminster City Council and Institution of Lighting Professionals


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