London was apparently too woke for the billboard-covered orb. Why not try the Tory heartlands instead? | Coco Khan
Residents and councillors successfully campaigned against the proposed Sphere in Stratford, east London due to concerns about light pollution and disruption to local people and wildlife.
MSG Entertainment, the developer of the Sphere, did little to alleviate residents' concerns and even offered blackout blinds as a solution.
People from across the political spectrum voiced their concern and Michael Gove issued a holding directive earlier this year to slow down the project's progress. [ more ]
London was apparently too woke for the billboard-covered orb. Why not try the Tory heartlands instead? | Coco Khan
Residents and councillors successfully campaigned against the proposed Sphere in Stratford, east London due to concerns about light pollution and disruption to local people and wildlife.
MSG Entertainment, the developer of the Sphere, did little to alleviate residents' concerns and even offered blackout blinds as a solution.
People from across the political spectrum voiced their concern and Michael Gove issued a holding directive earlier this year to slow down the project's progress. [ more ]
Stratford MSG Sphere: Sadiq Khan rejects plans to build version of Las Vegas venue in London
London mayor Sadiq Khan has rejected plans for a massive entertainment venue in the Olympic park, citing concerns about light pollution, electricity usage, and impact on heritage sites.
The proposed MSG Sphere would have been covered in LED panels, standing almost 100m high and 120m wide, with a capacity for 21,500 people.
The venue would have included a smaller music venue, a nightclub, members' lounge, restaurants, bars, external terraces, and podium, as well as new bridges and pedestrian connections across the site. [ more ]
How to Reduce Light Pollution With Street Light Design?
Light pollution from urban areas, contributed by inefficient light fixtures, hinders the visibility of the Milky Way for much of the population. [ more ]