Acceptability and Consultation: Incorporating Perceptions and Usage Patterns
Rethinking Public Lighting: From Energy Efficiency to Territorial Night Governance

Recent changes in public lighting policies have highlighted the decisive role of social factors in the success of projects. Beyond technical performance, perceptions, uses, and social representations of the night – —particularly in terms of safety, tranquility, or attractiveness – —strongly influence the acceptability of lighting efficiency strategies.

This section examines the results of research and feedback to help understand the social conditions under which changes in lighting are embraced.