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How Downtown Wayfinding Signage Improves Communities
Friday July 03, 2026
Downtown wayfinding signage helps visitors find parking, businesses, attractions, and public spaces while creating a stronger and more cohesive community identity.
Explore Downtown Wayfinding Signage Best PracticesSmall HOA Upgrades That Improve Community Curb Appeal
Monday June 15, 2026
Improve community curb appeal with coordinated mailbox replacements, updated signage, centralized mail systems, outdoor message boards, and site amenities.
Explore HOA Curb Appeal ImprovementsSpring Walkthrough Checklist for HOA Boards
Friday March 06, 2026
Use this spring HOA walkthrough checklist to assess mailbox systems, community signage, site amenities, winter damage and upcoming improvement projects.
View the HOA Walkthrough ChecklistHow Municipalities Can Fund Streetscape Projects
Friday February 20, 2026
Explore grants, sponsorships, phased budgeting and community partnerships that can help municipalities fund signage and streetscape improvements.
Explore Streetscape Funding OptionsIncandescent vs Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Outdoor Lighting: Which Is Best?
Tuesday November 23, 2021
Both commercial and residential properties can benefit from outdoor lighting. When the sun goes down, it will illuminate the surrounding area. There are different types of outdoor lighting, however, two of the most common being incandescent and light-emitting diode (LED). While they are both designed to illuminate the area in which they are installed, they aren't the same. What's the difference between incandescent and LED outdoor lighting exactly, and which type should you choose?
6 Reasons to Choose LED Outdoor Lighting for Your Development Project
Tuesday November 10, 2020
Not all forms of outdoor lighting are made equal. Whether you're developing a neighborhood, an apartment complex or a commercial shopping center, you should consider light-emitting diode (LED) outdoor lighting. It will illuminate the surrounding space just like incandescent and other lighting technologies, but LED offers several key benefits over its counterparts.
The Benefits of Outdoor Lighting for Commercial Properties
Wednesday February 12, 2020
When developing a commercial property, you shouldn't overlook the benefits of outdoor lighting. Whether it's a retail shopping center, an office complex or any other type of commercial property, you should include outdoor lighting in its design. Aside from providing illumination, it can benefit your commercial property in several ways.
5 Reasons to Include Outdoor Lighting in Your Residential Community
Monday August 05, 2019
When developing a neighborhood or residential community, don't overlook the importance of outdoor lighting. While mailboxes and signs are important, outdoor lighting is also important. Regardless of the size of your residential community or where it's located, it can benefit from the use of outdoor lighting in the five following ways.
How to Choose Outdoor Lighting for Your Community or Commercial Property
Friday March 08, 2019
Outdoor lighting is used to illuminate and enhance the aesthetics of residential communities as well as commercial properties. Typically consisting of a weather-resistant pole affixed with one or more light fixtures, outdoor lighting illuminates the surrounding space when the sun goes down. Not only does this help people see when traveling through the area; it also creates a safer environment by deterring criminal activity. With so many types of outdoor lighting, however, how do you know which one is right for your community or commercial property?