The impact of night lighting on the quality of life of citizens is negative in general.

First of all, in terms of the material aspect of people’s quality of life, many shopping malls
are built near residential buildings. Shown in Source A, the government policy does not limit
the time of light, which nearby citizens complained about the effect of flashing light of One
Mall. This flashing light is affecting nearby people’s sleep and rest. In a long term, night
lighting may affect people’s quality of life.
Secondly, the harm brought by night lighting is far greater than benefits. Although some
may argue that sufficient illumination and bright billboards can attract customers at night as
shown in Source C. However, this may be only a short-term effect. As the health problem
brought by night lighting will emerge when time passes. As shown in Source C, Hong Kong is
the worst city for light pollution which will damage human health and wildlife.
Therefore, night lighting in Hong Kong may affect the mental and material aspect of
people’s quality of life.