MUNI-DETROIT COUNTYlocal legislationUnfinished Business

Review of Ford Field LED Light Pollution Concerns

Original title: Status of Council Member Mary Sheffield submitting memorandum relative to the Status of Ford Field LED Lights Causing Nighttime Light Pollution and Creating a Nuisance. (BROUGHT BACK AS DIRECTED ON 3-6-17)

March 20, 2017

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The Frame

What this does

The City Council is evaluating whether the current lighting at Ford Field violates local standards, which could lead to changes in lighting operations or equipment for the stadium.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Residents living near Ford Field

These residents are the source of the nuisance complaints regarding nighttime light levels.

Ford Field management

The stadium operators are the subject of the inquiry regarding their lighting equipment and operations.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 20, 2017.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The Detroit City Council is reviewing a report regarding complaints that LED lights at Ford Field are causing excessive nighttime light pollution and creating a public . This item is being revisited following a directive from the March 6, 2017, meeting.

Key Facts

The City Council is reviewing a memorandum regarding LED light pollution at Ford Field.
The issue is classified as a potential public nuisance.
The item was previously discussed and directed for further action on March 6, 2017.
The matter is currently categorized as 'Unfinished Business' under file number 15-5797.
The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee is the body overseeing this report.

Why It Matters

The City Council is evaluating whether the current lighting at Ford Field violates local standards, which could lead to changes in lighting operations or equipment for the stadium.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the status of the Ford Field lighting complaint?

It is currently listed as '' and is being reviewed by the Public Health and Safety Standing Committee.

Why is this being discussed again?

The Council directed that this item be brought back for further review during their March 6, 2017, meeting.

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Discoveries

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Legislative Follow-up Delay

The item was directed for review on March 6, 2017, but was not formally introduced as a report until May 5, 2017, indicating a two-month gap in processing.

15-5797

Connected Entities

locationFord Field“The site of the LED lights causing the reported nuisance.”Map →

personMary Sheffield“Council Member who submitted the memorandum regarding light pollution.”Map →

organizationPublic Health and Safety Standing Committee“The committee responsible for reviewing the report.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

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