The Light Check Challenge: Make Your Street Safer
A well-lit street can deter crime and enhance community safety. Participating in the Light Check Challenge involves identifying and reporting non-functioning streetlights in your neighborhood, contributing to safer public spaces and supporting Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities. Why It Matters Crime Reduction: A study conducted in New York City found that installing temporary streetlights in public housing developments led to a 36% reduction in nighttime outdoor index crimes, including serious offenses like…