Reimagine your city after dark:
participate in the Art of Darkness surveys!
When night falls, cities transform. Streets, squares, and heritage sites take on a new atmosphere, shaped not only by streetlights and illumination but also by darkness. How we experience these places after dark influences our sense of comfort, belonging, and creativity.
The Art of Darkness project is dedicated to exploring these dimensions of the urban night. To do this, the project has launched two surveys in five pilot site cities across Europe: Bologna, Copenhagen, Montpellier, Oulu and Tallinn.
As partner of the project, LUCI is proud to share this call for participation in the surveys with you, and invites you to spread the word!
Both residents and visitors from the 5 cities are warmly invited to take part and share their experiences. Your input will help understand the role of darkness in urban life – particularly in cultural heritage sites – and guide the creation of more inclusive, sustainable, and meaningful nightscapes.
Why your voice matters
Darkness is a shared experience, yet it is perceived in many ways. Cities are complex places, where various needs and preferences sometimes compete – from safety and comfort to ecology and cultural heritage. Listening to these perspectives is key to shaping meaningful night-time environments.
The surveys will offer new insights into how people experience dark hours. What is particularly exciting now is the opportunity to compare very different European cities, to see what connects them and what makes each unique.
The knowledge gained will support new approaches to urban lighting that enhance quality of life, preserve cultural heritage, and strengthen the identity of European cities after dark.
The two surveys are anonymous and take about 20–30 minutes to complete.
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