Lighting Livable Cities: Rethinking Urban Life After Dark, the Case of Montpellier

As cities grow and diversify, the quality of urban life after dark is becoming a key challenge for city leaders. Drawing on the experience of Montpellier, this session explores how lighting can go beyond safety and visibility to shape more livable, inclusive and sustainable public spaces. From energy transition and smart control systems to biodiversity protection and “dark infrastructures”, it will showcase how integrated lighting strategies can enhance urban identity, improve wellbeing and create better nighttime environments.