In random neighborhoods on the east and west sides, you'll see blocks of homes with small light poles in the front yard, black with a white plastic orb on top. The materials are about as basic as possible, but it looks decent at night.

Now my question is: why and how? Is this part of some citywide beautification effort? Does someone hook up block clubs with these poles at discount rates? Why this identical design all over the city in the most unexpected spots?

EXPLAIN!