The article describes illumination level evaluations performed in 2012–2014 and municipal improvement to new pedestrian streets of Moscow. The following pedestrian areas were considered: “Tverskoi district”, “Zamoskvorechye”” and “Crymskaya embankment”, as well as some adjoining areas. Based on the performed natural measurements of lighting parameters and on evaluation of the quality of the light medium, conclusions are made about the results of implementing the city’s programme of pedestrian areas’ development.