Flagstaff, Arizona
International Dark Sky City
On October 24th, 2001, the City of Flagstaff became the World’s First “International Dark Sky City”,
a designation given by the International Dark Sky Association ( IDA ),
to identify towns and cities “with exceptional commitment to and success in implementing
the ideals of dark sky preservation and/or restoration, and their promotion through quality outdoor lighting.”
Flagstaff dark sky ordinance: Division 10-50.70: Outdoor Lighting Standards
Bonito Park
© Klaus Brasch