Schréder - Lighting and biodiversity

Turning off cities at night is not a viable solution. Lighting is essential for the safety and well-being of people as they move about for work or leisure. Cities that ensure clear visibility on their streets and roads increase the sense of security for both residents and visitors and tend to have higher economic performance and lower crime rates. Clearly we need to create safe spaces to sustain human activity at night, but it is also critical to preserve the surrounding natural environment. Getting the balance right is possible with the right lighting expertise and solutions. Urban lighting: a matter of balance