The Denver Department of Excise and Licenses published new guidance Wednesday morning for lighting requirements in licensed public parking lots to protect against theft. The updated guidance outlines the standards for proper lighting in parking lots, which will help reduce criminal activity, according to a media release. The city said it'll specifically help reduce crime in downtown, where most paid parking is available. Read more: https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/denver-guidance-lighting-public-parking-lots/73-dde4ae36-ca55-4074-928c-1972644fe3f1 ------ More local videos here: https://youtube.com/@9news Subscribe to NEXT: https://youtube.com/@Nexton9NEWS Stay connected: 9NEWS Website: https://www.9news.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilike9news Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NEWS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9newsdenver/ Download the 9NEWS App: https://www.9news.com/appredirect/ Sign up for the 9NEWSLETTER: https://www.9news.com/email 9NEWS (KUSA) is located in Denver, Colorado.