Public spaces are the beating heart of the city. They are the spaces where people – inhabitants and visitors alike – experience the city, its architecture and its infrastructure.
At LUCI, we believe that light can be the enabler of new applications and services in the public space, and it can even help reconstruct the notion of public space itself.
Developing good lighting policies for public spaces has the power to enhance urban structures and areas. It can create distinctive ambiences and nightscapes. Light can help citizens to navigate the spaces they inhabit or visit, and can be a powerful tool to support a smart and environmentally-friendly mobility. It can contribute to an attractive, functional and secure living environment, and boost identity and experience for residents and tourists.
Objectives and activities
LUCI seeks to advance our common knowledge of the role of light in public spaces by creating innovative tools to enhance the exchange of information on this topic.
Leaders and partners
This pillar is led by the City of Jyväskylä (Finland) and co-led by the City of Seoul (South Korea) and Glasgow (United Kingdom).
More about light and public spaces
- Watch some “Creative angles to imagine the city of tomorrow” – Lyon Light Festival Forum 2023
- LEDification update in Antwerp – Update as of December 2023
- Switching on a healthier and safer future for European cities: ENLIGHTENme investigates the impact of lighting on citizens’ health and wellbeing
- The city of Mons is organizing the first light festival in Wallonia
- Green Space Dark Skies illuminates nature’s beauty
- What is scenario lighting and why should we focus on it?
- Join the “Bringing life to public spaces with Light Art” international conference in Turin!
- IPWEA publishes news about LUCI Declaration
- 28th edition of Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition 2023
- The ENLIGHTENme consortium gathers in Bologna
- Read about the other LUCI Pillars and the LUCI Strategic Plan [2017-2027] here
