Pedestrian Lighting Installation Scheduled for the Fall Washington University will install pedestrian lighting on both sides of Skinker beginning this Fall. The project, endorsed by the Skinker DeBaliviere Community Council last Spring, was delayed several months to incorporate design changes suggested by area residents. The light fixtures, featuring highly efficient LED bulbs, will be installed on 10 foot poles, at approximately 40′ intervals. The project will also include 6 blue-light phones, 3 on each side of the street, which enable any pedestrian to immediately access the St. Louis Police Department. The University hosted lighting demonstrations on August 11 and 12 at the corner of Skinker and Westminster. More than 50 neighbors, representing both sides of Skinker, viewed the fixture and light levels and provided comments. Several of the suggestions will be incorporated into the final design.
My wise readers (a redundant term) will recall my frustrations with technology, specifically the apoplexy caused when I purchased a new Spade Health4 watch.
September–October 2026
