Agreed. I can see them from Fenno Street. Aggravating and wasteful.

I also agree. We can see the lights in our house on Sherman St

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I must admit that subsequent to my request, and upon further “at close range” inspection, these lights appear to illuminate the parking lots, and not the roofs of these apartment buildings. However, since the lights are at the roof level and there are multiple buildings within the complex it does appear from long distances that these lights are in fact illuminating the roof.

I do sympathize with neighbors who are much closer, in that the photometric analysis would probably indicate there is no way to illuminate such a large parking lot without lights located at certain height above the ground.
I would think it is possible, however, to remove the lights from the roof and bring them a lot closer to the ground, but the light scatter from flood lights in general is difficult to control.
Of course, well lit areas have been proven to be safer at night.

Nonetheless, it would be helpful for the city to take a look.
Thanks again

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