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Argyle staff outlines steps to pursue International Dark Sky Community designation

2136188 · January 21, 2025
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Summary

Town staff presented the Dark Sky Places program and what Argyle would need to do — lighting ordinance, public outreach, retrofits and monitoring — and council asked staff to continue engaging Dark Sky Texas representatives and gather baseline meter readings.

Town staff and representatives from Dark Sky Texas briefed Argyle Town Council on Jan. 13 about what it would take for the town to seek designation as an International Dark Sky Community.

Harrison, a town staff member leading the briefing, told council the designation program evaluates jurisdictions on four primary actions: adopt a lighting ordinance or policy, complete dark-sky–friendly retrofits on public facilities, provide outreach and education to residents and businesses, and monitor night-sky quality…

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