As the world readies itself for smart and connected cities, lighting for streets, public green spaces, parks, and playgrounds is an essential component. This session will feature presentations from Australia and Sweden.

• In Scandinavia, the general approach to lighting has been shaped by extreme fluctuations between light and dark, proximity to natural surroundings, and environmental and social sustainability. Discover how informed lighting design choices help increase the safety and security of an area, while reducing energy consumption and costs.

• The Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (IPWEA) has taken the lead in helping shape the direction, policy, and implementation for accelerated deployment of LED Street Lighting and Smart Controls (SLSC) in Australia and to a lesser extent in New Zealand. The SLSC Model Specification for LED Lighting and the SLSC Model Specification for Control systems have helped catapult Australia from a late-starter to a world respected contributor in the LED and smart controls sector.

Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this session, you will be better able to:

Identify problems with current lighting features in public areas and for streets and roadways.
Argue for the importance of including lighting design in the early stages of planning urban green spaces.
Deliver results and earn stakeholder trust and confidence in the deployment of street lighting and smart controls.

Robert Fuller B Comm

Chief Executive Officer, Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia

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