If you asked anyone in the street what kind of outdoor lighting they thought would be most effective, they’d probably say it should be as bright as possible. Unfortunately, they’d be mistaken. Although it’s counterintuitive, very bright light can actually create unsafe conditions while walking through an industrial area at night. Here are the problems … more »

Cocoa, a Brevard County city in Florida with a population of less than 20,000, has a problem. Once host to the Houston Astros during spring training and to the thousands of visitors who came to witness launches at nearby Cape Canaveral, Cocoa now has the highest crime and arrest rates, the least number of college-educated … more »