Towns and cities face increasing pressure to make public spaces safer, more sustainable, and cost-efficient. Rising energy costs and expanding urban areas make it essential to adopt energy-efficient lighting solutions that reduce energy consumption, lower carbon emissions, and enhance the visitor experience
At Urbis Schréder, sustainability is at the heart of every project. We work with councils, developers, and urban planners to deliver lighting solutions that cut energy costs, improve safety, and revitalise streets, parks, and public squares. Our expertise covers a wide range of environments, including roads, city centres, regeneration schemes, housing developments, and public realm projects.
From high-efficiency LEDs and smart controls to solar and off-grid solutions, we provide the tools to help councils achieve long-term savings while reducing environmental impact. By upgrading outdated infrastructure, we improve uniformity, visibility, and public safety – all while supporting climate action and net-zero goals.
Smart, flexible solutions
Urbis Schréder designs lighting that goes beyond illumination. Using advanced controls and intelligent management systems, we help cities optimise energy usage and operational efficiency. Systems like EXEDRA allow remote monitoring, adaptive brightness based on footfall, motion-triggered lighting, and event-based control for key landmarks. This ensures lighting is only used when and where it’s needed, saving energy and reducing costs while improving public experience.
Our solutions are also future-proofed: energy-efficient lighting can encourage evening activity, boost footfall in city centres, and enhance the safety of streets, parks, and community spaces – all while supporting long-term sustainability goals.
Driving better outcomes through collaboration
Successful public realm and regeneration projects require more than just good products – they need a partner who understands the complexities of urban environments. That’s why we collaborate closely with local authorities, city managers, landscape architects, and planning teams to ensure every scheme delivers maximum value. From early-stage concept design and lighting calculations to onsite support and post-installation optimisation, we provide a full end-to- end service that de-risks projects and ensures smooth delivery. Our specialist teams help councils navigate funding options, develop business cases, and identify opportunities for rapid payback through energy savings, reduced maintenance, and improved operational efficiency.
We also understand that each location has its own identity and challenges. Whether revitalising a tired high street, transforming a waterfront, or improving safety on urban walkways, we create solutions that respect the character of the area while elevating the visitor experience. Through careful luminaire selection, tailored optics, and heritage- sensitive designs, we help create inviting, vibrant spaces that encourage community use and support economic activity. With an emphasis on long-term performance, reduced whole-life costs, and alignment with sustainability strategies, we support cities in delivering resilient, future-ready places that meet the needs of both residents and visitors.
A range of options for every project
Whether it’s roads, squares, pedestrian and cycle paths, or heritage sites, Urbis Schréder can deliver tailored solutions that meet the needs of councils and developers. Our portfolio includes both grid-connected and solar solutions, giving flexibility to meet site-specific constraints while achieving energy savings and sustainability targets.
By integrating smart, energy-efficient lighting, we help create public spaces that are safer, more welcoming, and environmentally responsible – supporting communities today while planning for tomorrow.
Discover how Urbis Schréder can help your city or project achieve energy savings and sustainable public spaces. Contact us at sales@urbis-schreder.com
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