Featured Project
Central Avenue
The Heart Of Jersey City’s Business District
Background
When the time came to revitalize and renovate the Central Avenue downtown district, the city leveraged DMA’s expertise and reliability. City officials cited a) the heightened need for public safety, b) the strict municipal requirements regarding safety solutions, and c) the city council’s drive to beautify the streetscape with state-of-the-art luminaires.
Project Details
Location:
Jersey City, New Jersey
Luminaires:
HADCO by Genlyte Solutions Decorative Pendant and Post Tops
Light Source:
LED Roadway and Pedestrian
Lighting Support:
Dave Murphy & Associates, HADCO by Genlyte Solutions
The Challenges
Meeting 21st Century Lighting Requirements for this Important Business District
The city’s lighting code required thoughtful use of municipal standards to meet new safety requirements. The revitalization of this area required:
- Meeting Jersey City’s demanding luminaire standards and photometric specifications
- Collaboration with multiple city departments
- Utility-ready design delivered directly to the city
- Overhead wire constraints on sections of the project
The Solution
Modern Aesthetics with Expert Photometrics
Jersey City’s engineers and architects collaborated with DMA to redesign the outdoor lighting for the renaissance of this special improvement district. The project included:
- Utilizing roadway and pedestrian lighting from HADCO for streetscape aesthetics
- Deployment of utility-ready equipment
- Specifying products that align with Jersey City’s historical lighting legacy
- Designing modified poles for placement of overhead areas while maintaining contiguous streetscape design
The Result
Seamless delivery of thoughtful designs
- Project delivered on time, over multiple phases
- Achieved all lighting requirements increasing safety
- Delivering comprehensive requirements to all stakeholders
- An exquisite LED lighting aesthetic for all businesses and residents
