Mayor Adame demonstrates how public-private collaboration can help cities of all sizes boost economic development
ORLANDO,Fla.,Jun 14,2012(BUSINESS WIRE)--After over a decade in the dark,the Corpus Christi Harbor Bridge has come alive with a new advanced LED lighting system from Philips Color Kinetics(PCK).Inspired by the 2010 United States Conference of Mayors(USCM)where he learned about the benefits and applications of LED lighting,forward-thinking Corpus Christi Mayor Joe Adame has worked with Philips,the global leader in LED lighting,to turn the 60-year-old bridge into a signature attraction for the city.The new lighting system is not only energy-efficient,it can be easily programmed to create different light shows,helping to boost tourism,one of the city's main sources of income