How to develop the smart city using dynamic LED lighting

Many cities, and private and public organizations, are using dynamic LED lighting in new and unique ways. These lighting installations serve much more than a utilitarian purpose of providing light. In many cases, they can affect the future of cities by sparking increased
tourism, economic development, community pride, and neighborhood revitalization.

To better understand the potential comprehensive impact of these lighting projects, Philips Lighting engaged an independent research firm to conduct an impact evaluation and analysis of a sampling of diverse lighting installations.

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In the report, see how innovative urban lighting installations can:

 

• Spark public-private partnerships

• Drive economic development

• Enhance community engagement
  
• Promote a city, brand, or district area

This is a project that our citizens can be proud of, I trust it will be another draw for tourism and economic development to our great city."

 

Mark Stodola
Mayor, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA

Impact analysis: Ambient light empowers places

Philips Lighting commissioned the independent research firm Boyette Strategic Advisors to conduct an impact analysis of four diverse lighting installations across the United States. The installations featured in this study differed in scale, type, location, and budget. Both quantitative and qualitative information was used to develop the full report.

See the widespread impact of these dynamic lighting installations by downloading the complete report.

Further reading: Light for Public Space

An essay on the experience of light in today's cities

City leaders are turning to state-of-the-art technology to enhance the livability and attractiveness of their cities. The increasing integration of networked technologies enables new opportunities to utilize light to enhance public space.

Explore how contemporary technologies are expanding the possibilities for public lighting in “Light for Public Space,” a new report from Philips Lighting.

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