Lumenpolis

Lumenpolis is a fictional city widely used in speculative fiction and tabletop role-playing. It is depicted as a planned urban center where lighting, architecture, and sustainability are tightly integrated.

Name derives from lumen, Latin for light, and polis, city, reflecting its central theme of illumination in public life.

Geographically, Lumenpolis is imagined along a protected waterfront with compact districts arranged around a central light-avenue. The city emphasizes walkability, daylight access, and energy-efficient infrastructure, including smart shading and luminous public spaces.

In its fictional chronology, Lumenpolis was founded by engineers and artisans seeking durable, self-sustaining urban lighting. It expanded rapidly during a technological renaissance and recovered from a major blackout by investing in grid resilience and advanced street lighting.

Governance is portrayed as a mayor-council system with agencies dedicated to urban lighting policy, transportation, and emergency management. The economy centers on lighting and glass industries, solar manufacturing, design services, and cultural tourism tied to illuminated districts.

Cultural life features public art, light festivals, and daylight-focused urban space. Notable landmarks include the Brightgate arch, the Lantern District, and the Helios Observatory.

Transportation uses electric trams and bike lanes, with a university offering programs in lighting engineering and sustainable urban planning.