COMMUNITY FEATURE: LIGHT FARMS

The City of Celina is committed to improving the lives of our residents. The City prioritizes providing the best in public safety, top-ranked schools, innovative infrastructure, and most importantly, listening to feedback from our residents.

Below are some ongoing and future City projects happening in and around Light Farms.

Safety

Fire Station 2 was opened in Light Farms in January 2020 and is the second Fire Station in the City of Celina. The City has future plans to add warning sirens at Light Farms Elementary School as well as Fire Station 2. These warning sirens will alert residents when inclement weather is approaching so that they can seek shelter.

Infrastructure

The City of Celina partnered with the Town of Prosper and Collin County for the expansion of Frontier Pkwy. Frontier Pkwy, which was once a two-lane road, was expanded to four concrete lanes and extends from Preston Rd to Dallas North Tollway. The project also includes a bridge, drainage, signage, signals, and lighting. Light Farms Way connection to the Outer Loop and Punk Carter Pkwy was recently completed to include four concrete lanes.

BOARDS & COMMISSIONS

Fine Arts Board

The Fine Arts Board contributes to the development of arts and culture in the City of Celina. Board members advise staff members in developing and implementing policies, planning, and setting goals as well as serving as advocates for the City’s arts and culture initiatives.

• Partnering with Keen Independent to create an Arts & Culture Master Plan, which will be designed to help guide the City’s strategic planning efforts and define its role in supporting arts and culture in the community.

• Held a community forum to unveil a draft of the Arts & Culture Master Plan for residents to view and provide feedback.

Current Board Members

Brian Bender

Tawnia King

Gina Overstreet

Sarah Phillips

Jennifer Samuelson

Jack Washington

Brittany Yanniello

Anthony Satarino

(Strategic Services Director, City Liaison)

The Fine Arts Board meets on the first Monday of every month at 6:00 PM on an as-needed basis in City Council Chambers.