luci association
LUCI is the international network of cities on urban lighting. Since 2002, LUCI brings together local authorities worldwide that sustainably use light as a tool for social, cultural and economic development.
Cities are joined by associated members from the urban lighting ecosystem including the lighting industry, design agencies, light artists and light festival organisers, research institutes and more.
Connecting cities with light
Lighting is an essential asset for our cities at night to remain inclusive and accessible, safe and attractive. It’s also a precious public good to be used with care at the right time and at the right level.
As cities face climate change and other major challenges, including new patterns of work, leisure and mobility propelled by growing urbanisation and evolving technologies, the uses of public space are altered, especially at night.
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Together in LUCI, through events, knowledge exchange, cooperation, and advocacy, we have an unprecedented opportunity to better light our cities and improve the quality of life at night.
The LUCI Declaration
Co-written with LUCI members, the LUCI Declaration for the Future of Urban Lighting lays down a collective vision for the future of urban lighting.
With a focus on quality of light over quantity of light, the Declaration lays out recommendations for adapting urban lighting strategies to climate mutations, changing lifestyles and technological evolutions.
It aims to help cities to navigate a complex policy background in the rapidly evolving field of urban lighting. The Declaration is intended to inspire and call to action cities all around the world.
The LUCI network: 70 cities and 50 associated members and partners from 40 countries
Role in the Project
The LUCI Head Office Team is based in Lyon and works daily to ensure the success of the network’s activities.
As the lead for communication and dissemination in the Art of Darkness project, LUCI is responsible for giving the project visibility, identity, and impact across Europe and beyond. These activities go beyond simply informing — they aim to engage, inspire, and connect diverse audiences with the values and findings of the project.
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To make research and light art experiences accessible and meaningful, LUCI coordinates a wide range of activities — from conferences and public events to an innovative awareness-raising campaign, “Experience the Dark”, planned for the final phase of the project. This immersive installation, presented in three locations (including during the European Capital of Culture in Oulu in 2026), will invite the public to physically and emotionally connect with the themes of the project..
Meet the team:
– Mark Burton-Page
– Jasmine van der Pol
– Domitille Garmy-Zimmermann
– Rodrigo Barbosa
– Natalia Shevtsova
– Anissa Rejeb
Photos: © LUCI Association