ILLUMINATING SOCIAL CHANGE: IMPACT ANALYSIS OF THE EFFECTIVENESS AND SUSTAINABILITY OF THE SOLAR STREETLIGHTING PROJECT IN BRGY. ABULALAS AND BRGY. CARILLO, HAGONOY, BULACAN
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https://doi.org/10.18623/rvd.v23.4586Palabras clave:
Community Extension, Effectiveness, Impact Assessment, Solar Streetlights, SustainabilityResumen
More than an infrastructure improvement, adequate public lighting serves as a catalyst for safety, community cohesion, and social change. This study evaluated the impact of the Solar Streetlighting Project installed on the Brgy. Abulalas–Carillo Bridge in Hagonoy, Bulacan, initiated by the College of Industrial Technology, Bulacan State University. Designed to address inadequate illumination in a high-risk area, the project aimed to promote community safety, social interaction, and overall quality of life. The project impact was assessed across four dimensions, namely technological, cost-efficiency, sustainability, and socio-economic benefits using a descriptive research design. Data were collected from the perspectives of thirty-one (31) recipients through survey questionnaires. Statistical analyses indicate favorable perceptions among neighborhood members, demonstrating that the project successfully addressed lighting problems, optimized resource utilization, and enhanced nighttime mobility, safety, and community engagement. Overall, the project demonstrated significant contributions to community welfare and social cohesion, establishing the potential of university-led extension programs as catalysts for local development and transformative social change.
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