Why It’s So Bright at Night.

We explore how one grassroots group is trying to improve nighttime lighting applications at a municipal level. In 2023, Norfolk, Virginia undertook an estimated $5M project to replace existing fixtures with LEDs. The result appears to have some negative externalities, resulting in the formation of the Norfolk, Virginia based, Citizens for Responsible Lighting community organization. With over 40 presentations under their belt, they are pressing the city of Norfolk to create a sustainable night environment, whereby citizens can enjoy a feeling of safety from targeted lighting that doesn't trespass from pathways or roads.