{"id":4705,"date":"2020-07-15T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-07-15T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magiclite.com\/?p=4705"},"modified":"2021-04-09T13:59:38","modified_gmt":"2021-04-09T17:59:38","slug":"outdoor-lighting-for-pedestrian-safety-and-enjoyment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magiclite.com\/news\/outdoor-lighting-for-pedestrian-safety-and-enjoyment\/","title":{"rendered":"Outdoor Lighting for Pedestrian Safety and Enjoyment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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As we navigate \u2018the summer of COVID-19\u2019, thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces are more important than they\u2019ve ever been \u2013 and lighting can play a major role in creating them.

Recently Metropolis Magazine hosted a webinar<\/a> on the topic, which they kicked off by asking:
How can we light outdoor spaces strategically and responsibly to support and nurture good health \u2013 especially in the wake of COVID-19?<\/em>

We thought that was a great question \u2013 and wanted to share some key takeaways from the presentation as well as our \u2018Magic Lite take\u2019 on them:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

1. Prioritizing pedestrians<\/strong>

Most pedestrian spaces are not lit with walkers in mind. In fact, even sidewalks are lit for cars more than they are pedestrians. But, as roads and other urban areas are converted into pedestrian-focused spaces, there\u2019s a real opportunity to leverage lighting to both \u2018light the way\u2019 \u2013 and make the journey pleasant for those on foot.

In our opinion, achieving this is all about creating uniform illumination \u2013 and avoiding the \u2018high highs\u2019 and \u2018low lows\u2019 created by less subtle options (ie: floodlights). LEDs offer more tailored and controllable solutions via selection of optics and dimming; our LED disc dome light<\/a> is a perfect example of an LED product that can be used to light pedestrian pathways appropriately and attractively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Modifying open spaces in the age of social distancing<\/strong>

Thanks to COVID-19, all kinds of outdoor public spaces are being redesigned to discourage large gatherings and encourage social distancing.

Lighting absolutely has a role to play in this transformation. In our view, it\u2019s less about creating a ton of functional light and more about delineating spaces \u2013 like benches or separate seating areas \u2013 in settings like parks, waterfronts and public squares. Our LED disc lights<\/a> are a great option, as they are a low-wattage option that can be embedded into landscaping in a variety of ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Considering circadian rhythms<\/strong>

Circadian rhythms are a hot topic right now, which we plan on covering in more detail in a future article. But for the purposes of this conversation, if we\u2019re thinking about ways to make outdoor spaces more pleasant and inviting for people, the last thing we want to do is flood them with unnaturally blue lights in the evening.

In addition to being downright unpleasant, it can have a negative effect on people\u2019s circadian rhythms and therefore their sleep. A warmer colour temperature is definitely the way to go for evening illumination.

(If you\u2019d like to read more about circadian rhythms as it relates to lighting, the Light Research Centre \u2013 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute<\/a> is an excellent resource.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking for more information on LED options for outdoor use? Browse our (brand new!) website at magiclite.com<\/a> \u2013 or feel free to reach one of our Sales Agents<\/a> or Customer Service team<\/a> members.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In business since 1985, Magic Lite<\/a> is proud to provide top-quality architectural and specialty lighting products for the Canadian market \u2013 backed by unparalleled customer service.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces are more important than they\u2019ve ever been \u2013 and lighting can play a major role in creating them.<\/p>\n

Here are our key takeaways from a recent webinar on the topic hosted by Metropolis Magazine – plus our ‘Magic Lite take’ on them.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":4706,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[54],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4705","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-industry-talk"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/magiclite.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4705","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/magiclite.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/magiclite.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/magiclite.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/magiclite.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4705"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/magiclite.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4705\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/magiclite.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4706"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/magiclite.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4705"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/magiclite.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4705"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/magiclite.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4705"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}