Neighbors in the Francis Parker area of Chicago faced placement of stadium lightling at their nearby school. Read how they
successfully defeated the project.
successfully defeated the project.
Read how one community fought to restrict the school district's planned expansion of stadium lights and fund-raising events
in this small community.
in this small community.
As local residents fight stadium lighting, they cite statistics showing dramatic increases in accidents involving side-
swipes, pedestrians, cyclists, and collisions.
swipes, pedestrians, cyclists, and collisions.
A Virginia County Board ruled that lights at an Arlington school "aren't appropriate in a residential setting" and would be an "unsettling disruption" to the neighborhood. The Peninsula's school board should be as sensitive as this government body.
This will give you something to think about -- until lights are installed at Palos Verdes High School, Pen Hi will be hosting both schools' athletic events. Read what's happened in Irvine -- a full blown stadium to serve all the surrounding schools. Think it can't happen here? Think again!