[Unosolo]

Contemporary LED lighting does seem much harsher with very sharp shadows and much less pleasant to the eye than older lights. I believe that lighting need to be assessed on it's overall merits, not just based on brightness / cost ratio.

[sprokolopolis]

Agreed. I am sure that they could tint/screen/soften the light to help make them less intrusive. I would even be happy if they dimmed the lights. It doesn't have to so bright for people to get around the streets.