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A Note From Your Neighbors: Let's Illuminate The Block

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Hi Neighbor! If you're here, you want to learn more about the neighborhood lights project on the 100 block of North Ellwood Ave.  We want to give you all the information needed so that you can make an informed decision about whether or not you want to participate.  There have been an increasing number of streets adding café lights along their sidewalks. Not only are these lights beautiful, they add an element of safety on the block.  READ: Canton Residents Stringing Lights Along Dark Streets In Hopes Of Deterring Crime This is not a project the city does, so we are relying on your help. Each house that wishes to participate would pitch in some money. There's a one-time cost of $125 to install the lights and as more houses participate the costs goes down for everyone. Then there's an on-going cost of $4-5 to keep the lights on per month.  Please fill out this form so we can gauge interest in the project:  Ellwood Lights Survey Who should I talk to if I have questions? You ca
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SURVEY: Ellwood Lights

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Please fill out the survey below so we can gauge interest for the Ellwood Lights project: Ellwood Lights Survey
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Q&A: Everything You Need To Know About Getting Neighborhood Lights

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How much will the lights cost? A good estimate for parts plus labor is $100 to $125 per house. The more houses that sign up, the cheaper it is per house.  Startup costs include materials and labor.  The LED bulbs are replaceable, around $1 per bulb on Amazon, and have a rate lifespan of 15,000 hours.  The actual lights are UV rated and thick gauge cable, so they don't break down for many years even in the elements. As long as someone has a 6-12-foot ladder, you can easily replace the bulbs as needed.   How are the lights installed? Each house has one hook installed in the mortar joint about 13.5 feet up, just below the second floor windows.  A cable is run down the street parallel to the houses. The lights bounce back and forth from the cable to the hooks on the houses in a zigzag pattern down the street.  Generally, one house powers the lights for the block using an exterior outlet (on front of house, rooftop deck, or side of house.)  The lights are LED and very efficient.  A 96-f
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