When developing housing projects, industrial estates or when redeveloping town centres, not much attention is paid to adapted lighting and prevention of light pollution. Only for large scale projects, a light plan is made up. Making a light plan should become a standard procedure for all future developments. We would like to study the requirements for efficient lighting, study new techniques (LED-technology, shading etc), set up light expertise, make a standard for new developments, communication and raising awareness with public authorities, citizens, businesses. We would like to test our lighting standards to the European standards and those of our potential partners. Another aim is to reach a standard procedure for lighting on new developments, some kind of scenario that can be of use for all partners. Furthermore, a more efficient lighting system contributes to the reduction of carbon emissions and has an impact on the natural environment. Preventing light pollution keeps our housing and industrial developments and our towns attractive for working and living.

Developing a lighting standard for future developments Investigating which recent innovative technologies can be used in the developments Comparison of lighting standards between partners

Developing a lighting scenario for future developments useful for all partners Pilot project in order to study a concept for lighting Training through international workshops/seminars

Province of West Flanders

The Netherlands, UK, regions that can give an added-value to the project