The first session of the Urban Transitions Mission and Signify Lighting Cities program “The Co-Benefits of Well-Planned and Well-Managed City Lighting and the Role of Public Outdoor Lighting for Safety and Security” delved into crucial aspects shaping the future of urban illumination. Here’s a recap of the highlights:
⚡ In the introduction, Mario Giordano set the stage by envisioning the Lighting Sector in 2030. Emphasizing Circular Lighting's role, he highlighted the importance of resource efficiency, connectivity, and modularity in lighting solutions.
🌃 On the second part of the session, experts underscored the co-benefits of well-planned city lighting, emphasizing the need for integrated and harmonized lighting designs to enhance a city's value through master-planning. The significance of freeing up electricity to enable electrification, supporting energy transitions while addressing economic and cultural identity needs, enhancing citizen safety and security.
📚 The case study presented by the city of Oulu, Finland, offered practical insights into the implementation of Circular Lighting and flexible street lighting systems, showcasing how these initiatives contribute to making cities smarter and more sustainable.
📣 During the Q&A and discussion, participants explored various challenges and opportunities. Discussions revolved around tackling the complexity of safe and secure lighting, compliance with data security and privacy rules, overcoming technical hurdles in data management, and effectively communicating the co-benefits of lighting to stakeholders.
👏 Thanks to our esteemed speakers and engaged participants, we are collectively paving the way toward safer, smarter, and more sustainable cities through innovative lighting solutions.
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Urban Transitions Mission Centre
Mission Innovation
Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM)
JPI Urban Europe