# Smart infrastructure and urban revitalization in Central-Slo > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/smart-infrastructure-and-urban-revitalization-in-central-slo > Updated: 2026-09-03T13:00:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Municipalities in Slovakia and the Czech Republic are implementing advanced lighting and green infrastructure projects to improve energy efficiency and urban living. In Trenčín, Slovakia, the renovation of Hviezdoslavovo Square involves installing multifunctional smart poles that integrate LED lighting, WiFi, cameras, and speakers. Meanwhile, in Písek, Czech Republic, a school pilot project has introduced full-spectrum LED lighting designed to mimic natural daylight to improve student concentration. In Slovakia, Poprad has modernized public lighting in the Juh housing estate and Matejovce district using Smart City technology for remote monitoring, with expected energy savings of up to 80 percent. Additionally, Banská Bystrica has secured funding for the ‘Green Housing Estates’ project, which focuses on revitalizing public spaces in the Sásová district through improved walkways, water retention, greenery, and new social zones. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-03: Slovak municipalities invest in lighting and green infrastructure Slovak municipalities are investing in urban upgrades, including LED Smart City lighting in Poprad and a multi-million euro green revitalization project in Banská Bystrica. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/slovak-municipalities-invest-in-lighting-and-green-infrastructure ### 2026-08-22: Smart lighting technologies implemented in Trenčín and Písek Cities in Slovakia and the Czech Republic are adopting smart, energy-efficient lighting solutions, including multifunctional modular poles in Trenčín and pro-cognitive LED classroom technology in Písek. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/smart-lighting-technologies-implemented-in-trenn-and-psek --- Cite as: Smart infrastructure and urban revitalization in Central-Slo. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/smart-infrastructure-and-urban-revitalization-in-central-slo