MAKING DECISIONS TODAY FOR A BETTER TOMORROW More than half of the world’s population now lives in urban areas, and 68% of us will be living in cities by 2050, according to UN forecasts . At the same time, cities account for over 70% of global CO 2 emissions . Citizens, urban planners and stakeholders worldwide are turning to innovative solutions to focus on decarbonisation and Net Zero and play their part in fighting climate change. The future will be determined by actions taken today. Digital and connected lighting plays a vital role in transforming public spaces. It makes people feel safer after dark and, when designed and balanced correctly with spaces and places in mind, can have a major impact on footfall, economic activity, well-being and the city’s image. People are using public spaces differently and interacting with them in new ways; cities which aspire to global leadership need to keep pace with these citizen-driven and necessary challenges. Street lighting can integrate smart technologies such as sensors, cameras and control systems to improve citizens’ lives. Already present throughout urban areas, it can connect with other devices to exchange data, and even be used in a “Digital Twin” model of the city to help decision-makers plan improvements and expansion. The initial wave of transition to LED lighting has resulted in vast energy savings across urban centres worldwide. To be truly smart, cities require an interoperable Central Management Systems (CMS), such as Schréder EXEDRA , which intelligently puts lighting at the service of citizens with a wealth of smart functions. The choices faced by urban planners, city authorities and lighting designers can seem overwhelming. But taking one thing into consideration when planning a lighting upgrade can make a huge difference: we believe project owners should always choose a connected-ready solution. This white paper aims to explain what connected-ready luminaires are, why they are useful, and how by considering the options available to planners and cities, you can create a more sustainable and environmentally balanced journey.
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