Chris Dietz: How dark sky initiatives can enhance property values & quality of life
Dark Sky Communities are redefining urban living by reducing light pollution, says the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World boss - boosting property values, slashing energy costs, and generally improving quality of life...

Chris Dietz is President, Global Operations, at Leading Real Estate Companies of the World Leading Real Estate Companies of the World is a selective global community of the highest quality independent real estate companies, with over 565 companies, and 130,000 sales associates in over 70 countries.
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