A post top light is an area or street light that provides human scale illumination of streetscape, pedestrian walkways, bikeways, residential areas, public parks, college campuses, squares, parking lots, plazas, etc. The addition of human scale illumination can promote the safe use of streets and outdoor areas at night for vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians. The presence of lighting also provides a senses of security and reduces the likelihood of crime.
Outdoor lighting not only transforms the environment but can also breathe new personality into the space. Post top lighting is appealing to architects and urban designers because of the architectural or decorative look delivered by poles and luminaires of the light fixtures. With its distinctive design language, post top lighting lends an aesthetic touch to the environment it serves. It can help a residential community develop its own sense of character, reinforce the landscape theme of an urban boulevard, enhance the atmosphere in commercial areas, and maintain visual characters of a historic district.
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