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LUCI was in China for the inauguration of the first Shanghai International Light Festival, a large-scale event scheduled to be on display until October 18, 2024, that also offers a place for international cooperation and knowledge exchange.
LUCI participated in the 2024 Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition (GILE) in China, highlighting innovative urban lighting technologies and leading discussions on sustainable and intelligent lighting solutions.
Discover Rabat’s long-term vision for the LUCI network, including collaboration, knowledge sharing, research, and global advocacy for sustainable urban lighting.
The first Shanghai International Light Festival is seeking innovative light art and projection projects. Submit by July 10, 2024.
Calling artists worldwide! Illuminate Mons en Lumières 2025 with your project on “Between Earth and Sky.” Submit by June 13, 2024, and shine in Mons from January 30 to February 9, 2025. Apply now!
Discover the newly elected LUCI Executive Committee and their commitment to promoting smart and sustainable urban lighting solutions worldwide.
Explore the newly redesigned Cities & Lighting Magazine #11, focusing on the transformative power of light art in public spaces and future urban lighting developments.
LUCI strengthens global efforts in sustainable urban lighting with new partnerships. Learn about our collaborations with ACE, CICAT, and DarkSky International.
LUCI participated in the Security, Democracy & Cities Conference 2024 in Brussels, discussing urban lighting and security strategies for safer cities.
Celebrate Earth Hour 2024 with LUCI cities! Join the global movement to turn off lights and engage in ecological actions on March 23 at 8:30 PM local time.
Explore the ENLIGHTENme Lighting Masterplan series on integrating health and wellbeing into urban lighting, featuring insights from leading experts and cities.
Apply now for the LUCI Cities & Lighting Awards 2024! Highlight your city’s impactful urban lighting projects. Deadline: March 22, 2024.
Discover the success of the Bright Brussels Light Festival and the collaborative “Beacon of Hope” project. Learn how European cities use light to enhance public spaces.
Discover how the City of Oulu enhance urban safety with smart street lighting that brightens when emergency vehicles approach….
This international meeting place is a hub for manufacturers and thought leaders in the lighting indus
The Lumo Light Festival Oulu, scheduled from Friday 22 to Sunday 24 November 2024
The Lyon Light Festival Forum 2023 featured an inspiring conversation with journalist
City of Light 2024 call of artworks will open 3 Feb 2024 The traditional call for works
LUCI’s main responsibility in ENLIGHTENme is to lead the Health and Urban Lighting Advisory Board (HULAB)
Since its first edition in 2019, the Vilnius Light Festival has become a staple event
Bright Sessions launching This year, the Bright Brussels Light Festival is taking an innovative
In 2020 the City of Antwerp has decided to replace all streetlighting assets into smart LED fixtures
Registrations are open for the LUCI Annual General Meeting in Montpellier
The ENLIGHTENme research project is on a mission to advance the understanding of how indoor and outdoor
Experience the magic of Mons Light Festival 2024 with 26 stunning light installations and projections from January 25 to February 4 for 8 enchanting evenings in the historic city center.
Apply for the LUCI Cities & Lighting Awards 2024, honouring urban lighting projects that boost economic, social, and cultural development
LUCI will participate in the THINKLIGHT Conference at Light + Intelligent Building Middle East, from January 16-18, 2024, in Dubai, focusing on sustainable and responsible urban lighting.
Discover the light festivals in Stavanger and Mons for 2024, joining the global LUCI network. Experience how creative lighting transforms city centers into festive wonderlands.
Discover the Beacon of Hope journey light art installation showcased at the Leipzig Festival of Lights 2023 and GLOW Eindhoven 2023.
Explore the Green Space Dark Skies project and discover how renewable-powered geolights and creative collaboration enhance National Parks while prioritizing ecological sensitivity.
Eindhoven inspires us to explore the future of adaptive smart lighting in urban planning: how dynamic lighting can enhance city ecosystems, improve health, and respond to changing urban needs.
Discover the Light & Art Map & explore light artworks and their artistic intent in your city. Perfect for citizens, visitors, and professionals interested in urban lighting and culture.
Cities around the world are addressing the challenges of light pollution. Be inspired on how to reduce the impact of artificial light on the environment and enhance urban living.
Discover how the city of Lyon integrates artistic lighting projects to transform neighbourhoods and save energy.
Leipzig welcomed the fourth instalment of “Beacon of Hope” on October 9th in Lichtfest Leipzig.
Discover insights from the Tallinn Urban Lighting Seminar 2023, focusing on light pollution reduction. Learn about the latest strategies, expert talks, and LUCI Working Group initiatives.
Discover the inspiring speakers at the “Bringing Life to Public Spaces with Light Art” conference in Turin, November 2023.
Join the LUCI Asia Urban Lighting Workshop 2023 in Seoul, focusing on “The Power to Bring People Together, Urban Lighting, and Culture.” Explore urban lighting trends and network with experts.
Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole Council adopts LUCI’s Declaration, advancing sustainable urban lighting efforts. Learn how this aligns with future Lighting Plans.
Discover how European cities are addressing the energy crisis by dimming or switching off lights, balancing energy savings with safety and light pollution concerns.
The LUCI Declaration on the future of urban lighting has reached Australasia, emphasizing the importance of sustainable lighting in addressing climate and energy challenges.
LUCI supported the 28th Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition, a key event for discussing future urban lighting trends, sustainability, and international cooperation.
Explore the highlights from the ENLIGHTENme project’s annual meeting hosted by the University of Bologna and NERI, focusing on innovative urban lighting research and pilot interventions.
Discover Tallinn’s innovative lighting project, Whispering Lights, which brings the historic city walls to life with energy-efficient LEDs while preserving the heritage of this UNESCO site.
Discover Lyon’s 3rd Lighting Plan, a visionary approach to urban lighting focused on quality, sobriety, and citizen engagement for a brighter future.
Explore the newly published Vilnius City Lighting Standards guidebook, prioritizing pedestrian safety and sustainable urban design after dark.
LUCI Network’s campaign ‘Sharing Light 4Ukraine’ has successfully delivered 100 flashlights from Leipzig to Ukraine. Discover how this initiative supports Ukrainian solidarity and international cooperation.
Released on the International Day of Light, this document developed by LUCI members to guide cities through evolving urban lighting policies, outlines a collective vision for sustainable and inclusive urban lighting.
Explore the 10th edition of LUCI’s Cities & Lighting Magazine focusing on illuminating urban green spaces, energy crisis solutions, and new lighting masterplans.
Celebrate Vilnius’ 700th anniversary in 2023 with city-wide cultural events and the Vilnius Light Festival, reflecting sustainability and the city’s vibrant history.
Join our flashlight donation drive to support Ukraine. Contribute LED or solar-powered flashlights by March 17, 2023. Together, we can make a difference!
Presented at the Bright Festival in Brussels, this artwork symbolizes European cultural diversity and supports a lamp collection for Ukraine.
Gothenburg’s Master Plan, adopted in May 2022, includes new city-wide lighting guidelines developed through a collaboration involving the Lucia INTERREG project and local experts.
From celebrating 20 years of LUCI with events and workshops to launching the Cities & Lighting Awards, discover how LUCI continues to shape the future of urban lighting.
Watch former LUCI President Jean-Michel Daclin reflect on 20 years of urban lighting exchanges, celebrating LUCI’s legacy and future.
Host the next LUCI AGM or City under Microscope and showcase your city’s urban lighting projects, strategies, and culture to an international audience. Apply now!
Welcome to the newest members of the LUCI network in 2022! Discover more about these vibrant cities joining the global urban lighting community.
Discover the newly elected LUCI Executive Committee, including the City of Jyväskylä re-elected as President during the LUCI General Assembly 2022 in Busan. Learn more about the network’s future activities.
Since 2010, the LUCI Charter on Urban Lighting has united cities in sustainable lighting practices. Learn about its principles and upcoming initiatives like smart lighting and the future-focused Declaration.
Discover how Eindhoven is testing a new smart lighting system in the city center. Learn about innovative “pebble” fixtures and adaptive lighting scenarios that enhance safety and atmosphere.
On March 25, 2022, the LUCI Executive Committee condemned the aggression against Ukraine by Russian forces and suspended cooperation with Russian members.
Cities’ Guide to Smart Lighting, a white paper by LUCI offering practical advice and actionable tips for cities to implement smart lighting systems.
Discover the revised Geneva Lighting Masterplan 2021, focusing on balancing urban lighting with biodiversity preservation.
Discover the top 21 highlights for 2021 in the world of urban lighting, including LUCI’s Spotlight Prize, creative lighting projects, and innovations in smart lighting across global cities.
Discover Tallinn’s innovative adaptive lighting in Haabersti tunnels, enhancing public safety and visual appeal with color-changing designs.
LIT Lighting Design Awards have just announced that LUCI is the recipient of the 2021 Spotlight prize.
Explore cultural geographer Tim Edensor’s insights on the creative, social, and experimental potential of light festivals in transforming urban spaces.
Explore how Glasgow’s City Urbanist, Professor Brian Evans, reflects on the role of light in shaping urban identity and the city’s unique nighttime experience.
Explore the European Capital of Culture (ECoC) program and its impact on LUCI member cities.
Discover insights on overcoming challenges related to interoperability, internal processes, and leveraging lighting infrastructure for broader smart city applications.
Discover how smart urban lighting can make cities more sustainable, attractive, and sensitive, meeting the evolving needs of residents and the environment.
Discover insights on the role of public lighting in smart city development, IoT integration, and the challenges of interoperability.
Discover how data ownership, open standards, and digital twins play crucial roles in creating sustainable, cost-effective solutions for the city
Discover how Budapest is addressing challenges like infrastructure ownership, technological integration, and the need for coordinated smart city strategies.
Discover how Leipzig balances modern lighting trends with the need for longevity and sustainability in city infrastructure.
Learn how data-driven solutions are transforming urban lighting and the importance of balancing innovation with citizen privacy.
The LUCI Charter on Urban Lighting, adopted in 2010, unites cities worldwide in their commitment to sustainable lighting.
Learn from partner cities like Tallinn and Hamburg about engaging residents, fostering a holistic understanding of light, and the challenges of integrating public input into urban lighting design.
Rotterdam is accelerating its transition to LED street lighting as part of its climate neutrality goal for 2050.
Discover how cities are transforming public spaces with light art, enhancing urban identity and nighttime experiences through the Light & Art in Public Spaces (LAiPS) project.
Discover how Oulu, Finland, won the European Capital of Culture 2026 title, focusing on light and culture through its Cultural Climate Change theme, including the LUMO Light Festival.
Explore the insights on smart lighting’s role in a sustainable future, city highlights, and interviews with urban lighting leaders.
Explore the challenges and opportunities of co-creation in urban planning, as discussed by Heike Bunte.
14 bridges along the Thames are being illuminated, creating the longest public art commission in the world.
Discover insights from an Urban Lighting Project Manager in Stavanger, focusing on innovative lighting strategies, co-creation with users, and reducing light pollution.
Discover the Voûte Delandine lighting project in Lyon, which won a national award for transforming a road tunnel into an elegant and eco-friendly urban space.
Learn how the ENLIGHTENme project, funded by the EU, aims to improve urban lighting policies to enhance citizens’ health and well-being across Europe.
Discover how Amsterdam enhances safety and aesthetics with creative lighting in underpasses, featuring the new light artwork “Het Licht van Jan.”
Discover the importance of people-centric urban lighting strategies, where user experiences and perceptions shape the design for safer, more engaging nighttime environments.
Meet Meri Lumela, the newly elected President of LUCI, representing the City of Jyväskylä. Learn about her strategic vision and key priorities for the network
Discover the story behind the Chartres Light Festival, one of the world’s longest-running light festivals.
Managed by Sibelga, the new system will improve energy efficiency, reduce light pollution, and enhance safety with real-time monitoring of connected light points.
The City of Eindhoven has a new interactive light monument commemorating local heroes of the Second World War and marking 75 years of living in freedom.
Geneva hosted the City under Microscope showcasing its innovative urban lighting strategies in 2009. Discover Geneva’s lighting advancements and future plans.
Eindhoven’s GLOW festival showcased Connecting the Dots, an enormous light artwork covering 80 km² with over 20,000 red dots, sending a hopeful message globally.
The new LUCI Executive Committee members were announced on November 9, 2020, with Jyväskylä as President and Lyon, Seoul, and Rabat in leading positions.
Discover the evolution of LED street lighting in Tallinn, from early tests to citywide implementation, improving energy efficiency and urban safety.
Discover the innovative Sunseeker street lighting installation in Eindhoven’s Victoriapark, introduced at Dutch Design Week 2020, blending aesthetics with sustainability.
Discover the evolution of urban lighting projects in Malaga following the 2010 LUCI City under Microscope event, focusing on smart city initiatives and energy efficiency.
Leipzig’s inaugural Regional Forum on July 1, 2011, celebrated the city’s signing of the LUCI Charter on Urban Lighting, emphasizing the integration of sustainable lighting strategies in urban development.
Discover how new LED streetlights on Kungsportsavenyn in Gothenburg enhance light quality, preserve architectural charm, and boost energy efficiency.
Explore how municipalities adapted urban lighting during Covid19, addressing public space challenges and anticipating long-term impacts on city planning.
Discover the new sustainable lighting design of Saint Thomas Church in Strasbourg, enhancing its Gothic contours while reducing energy costs by 65%.
Explore how cities are using light during Covid19 to honor frontline workers, commemorate lost lives, and spread hope in dark times.
Leipzig’s Rivers Back to Light project breathes life into the city’s waterways with carefully crafted lighting, reconnecting the community to its historic rivers.
Explore how light art has lifted spirits during social distancing, featuring global projects by LUCI members.
The “Lighting the Baltic Sea Region – Lucia” project has released a series of factsheets on sustainable lighting solutions.
LUCI participated in the “Llum i Emocions” conference in Barcelona, organized by the Spanish lighting cluster CICAT on February 14, 2020.
