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Certified PLATINUM Texas Scenic Cities
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Accepting scenic city applications
Horseshoe Bay, TX - 2023 Platinum Certified Scenic City of the Year
McAllen, TX - 2023 Platinum Scenic City People's Choice Award
Previous years' videos below
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The mission of the Scenic City Certification Program is to support and recognize Texas municipalities that implement high-quality scenic standards for public spaces. The Scenic City Certification Program provides a proven, highly-regarded tool to Texas cities for assessment, evaluation, and recognition of infrastructure standards.
The evaluation reviews every applicant’s existing ordinance and code language in these areas:
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Any Texas city may apply to the Scenic City Certification Program for an objective, points-based review of existing municipal infrastructure ordinances. Every application receives a score sheet evaluation; cities that score at the upper level and demonstrate a landscaping/tree planting program, on-premise sign regulations, and prohibition of new billboards may earn Certified Scenic City designation.
Scenic Texas worked with UT architecture graduate student Samantha Bernacki to thoroughly review the Scenic City Certification Program and author a resource guide to serve as a tool for community leaders and planners. By highlighting best practices of the platinum and gold designated Scenic Cities, the Resource Guide uses case studies intended to help new and recertifying cities visualize the outcomes that specific ordinance and program language can create.
The Resource Guide can also be used to help gain support at the municipal level. In many case studies, complicated ideas are unpacked and translated into visuals and narratives that are easy to share and discuss with stakeholders across professions.
Click the button below to view the Guide
The Scenic City Certification Program (SCCP) was developed and implemented to establish a foundation of cohesive scenic standards and land planning practices that advance sustainability through environmental conservation, ecosystem management, and environmental education. The SCCP provides city leaders and members of the community with innovative tools and educational resources used for the development, implementation, and evaluation of landscaping plans and infrastructure standards. The SCCP is used to maintain and enhance ecologically sensitive areas, shared community spaces, parks, walkable sidewalks, and the scenic roads that connect all Texans. The implementation of SCCP is expected to enhance the scenic quality of outdoor spaces and, as a result, improve the well-being of all residents of Texas.
The SCCP is backed by a proven track record of success for upholding high-quality scenic standards and implementing sustainable landscaping practices. We believe in building sustainable communities and designing greenspaces that are accessible to all residents to ensure environmental equity, which is a key metric for the success of the program. Our program uplifts communities, enhances civic beautification, promotes environmental sustainability, and improves the well-being of all residents of Texas. The measurable results of our SCCP include an increase in Texas cities having higher municipal standards and ordinances, an increase in the number of Scenic Cities across Texas, a high quality of life for citizens, improved environmental education for community members and city officials, enhanced landscaping and infrastructure standards, and upgraded outdoor spaces.
Scenic City Certified Program benefits include:
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- Providing expert third-party evaluation of existing standards
- Forming a basis for continual review and analysis of development plans
- Serving as a platform to educate citizens on the impact of local regulations
- Supporting economic development efforts as it relates to nature and the built environment working in harmony
Scenic Texas strongly believes in working together to create a sustainable future for Texas. The “SCCP Best Practices Resource Guide” is intended to be a continually evolving educational resource for members of the community and city leaders. The SCCP Resource Guide provides a collaborative understanding of what a model scenic city should prioritize. This establishes a set of standards made available for Texas municipalities to adapt and use while preserving scenic standards in their city.
Scenic Texas supports and recognizes exceptional implementation of these scenic standards and practices through the Scenic City Certification (SCC). The certification process involves an objective third-party evaluation of a city’s existing environmental conservation practices. The process facilitates continual monitoring and evaluation of the city’s development plans to ensure accurate certification and to promote future sustainability. SCC creates recognition for the conservation practices and sustainable development plans that positively impact communities and the environment.
Certified TEXAS SCENIC Cities
This map showcases the certified Scenic Cities in Texas. Hover over an icon on the map to see a city’s certification level and a description about them.
Texas certified scenic cities
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ARGYLE
308 Denton St E, Argyle, TX 76226
308 Denton St E, Argyle, TX 76226
Argyle’s urban forest plays a crucial role in the livability and sustainability of the town. The town’s trees impact everything from economic development to the overall health and livelihood of the people that live, work, and play in Argyle every day. The Town of Argyle is strategically located within Denton County, one of the fastest growing counties in the United States. Argyle provides its residents with a small-town rural atmosphere with first class style and easy access to many business centers, medical facilities, shopping, entertainment, cultural activities, professional sporting activities, and a convenient commute to regional job centers with its proximity to the DFW Metroplex.
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ARLINGTON
101 W Abram St, Arlington, TX 76010GOLD SCENIC CITY
101 W Abram St, Arlington, TX 76010
Arlington’s mission is to make itself a premier City by engaging in visionary planning, building vibrant neighborhoods, and serving their residents, businesses, and visitors. Planners and engineers in the Land Development division help realize the developer’s vision through zoning, platting, and site plan approval.
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BASTROP
1311 Chestnut St, Bastrop, TX 78602
In the heart of the Lost Pines, the city of Bastrop values its historic roots and boasts the nickname “The Most Historic Small Town in Texas in Texas” Bastrop is transforming its downtown with a long term Illustrative Vision.
The Scenic City Certification Program, the first of its kind in the United States, was developed in 2009 and accepted its first applications in 2010. It recognizes Bastrop and 13 other Texas cities as the vanguard of municipalities in the state that have adopted and maintain superior urban planning and scenic standards.
Bastrop earned high points on the Scenic Texas scale for its ban on inflatable advertising, its adoption of the Colorado River Program and its historic preservation ordinances.
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BAYTOWN
2401 Market St, Baytown, TX 77520
The City of Baytown’s planning and commitment to pedestrian walkways and community connectivity is exemplary in the Scenic City Certification Program and deemed necessary for residential quality of life and economic benefit.
The City of Baytown’s proximity to the Trinity Bay already makes this city a desirable location for an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys kayaking, birding, or fishing. Baytown has demonstrated a commitment to interweaving nature and the built environment with a lively
town square that includes a farmers’ market and a Nurture Nature festival. The City also features one of the largest stay-cable bridges in the world. In the Scenic City Program’s streetscape enhancement section that includes trees, landscaping, and sidewalks, Baytown ensured that sidewalks were at a proper ADA compliance and that they are maintained in good condition and have pedestrian buffers with a minimum width of two feet. This kind of planning and commitment to pedestrian walkways
and community connectivity is exemplary in the Scenic City Certification Program and deemed necessary for residential quality of life and economic benefit.
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BEAUMONT
801 Main Street, Beaumont, TX 77702
Strong landscaping ordinances and a $500,000 Beautification plan set Beaumont apart along with completed median plantings throughout the city. Calder Street is the City’s first “Complete Street” incorporating street trees, buried utilities, brick sidewalks, bike lanes and decorative lighting.
The city of Beaumont was awarded Bronze Scenic City Certification by the Scenic City Certification Program of Scenic Texas. We were one of 15 cities in the state to earn first-time or upgraded certification for the 2014-2019 period and, overall, one of 52 towns and cities statewide who have earned certification since 2010.
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BEDFORD
2000 Forest Ridge Drive, Bedford, TX 76021
Understanding that the more a community does to enhance its unique set of assets — whether natural, man-made or cultural – the better positioned it will be for growth, the City of Bedford is currently in an era of revitalization and rebranding, balanced with planned economic growth, geared around enhancement of public roadways and public spaces.
Understanding that the more a community does to enhance its unique set of assets — whether natural, man-made or cultural – the better positioned it will be for growth, the Scenic City assessment took note that the city of Bedford is currently in an era of revitalization and rebranding, balanced with planned economic growth, geared around enhancement of public roadways and public spaces. As a result, Bedford earned its Bronze Scenic City certification.
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BEE CAVE
400 Galleria Parkway, Bee Cave, TX 78738
400 Galleria Parkway, Bee Cave, TX 78738
As one aspect of meeting its stated mission to offer a balanced and progressive vision for future development and growth. Bee Cave has folded its participation in the Scenic City program into its Comprehensive Plan process its Scenic City assessment made particular note of the City’s impressive design standards and well-articulated sign ordinance.
Just southeast of Austin, Bee Cave is home to almost 8,000 residents over 8.5 square miles. The Town of Bee Cave, formerly the
Village of Bee Cave, was founded in 1987. Bee Cave was named after colonies of Mexican honeybees in the area. Bee Cave has
always made preserving and enhancing nature a core value. Their first sign control ordinance was passed only ten years after its
founding in 1997. The city council passed this ordinance to prevent Bee Cave from becoming “a high-way passthrough area.” Bee
Cave has been intentional about nurturing a strong sense of place that is founded on establishing protective measures against
standardization. This is relevant to both on and off premises signage. Through preserving the health and visibility of the Hill Country
landscape that surrounds Bee Cave, the area stands out as a desirable place to live and spend time. The sign codes the city has in place
help to maximize utility of the signs while preventing clutter and ineffective signage.
Because of the early implementation of sign ordinances, the town only has 5 billboards and other non-conforming signs. There is also
an ordinance in place that prevents repair to the remaining billboards if the repair is to more than 60% of the structure, or costs more
than 60% of its total value. Bee Cave city employees have also found that developers and business owners know and understand the
codes very well because of the consistent standards overtime.
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BELTON
333 Water St, Belton, TX 76513GOLD SCENIC CITY
333 Water St, Belton, TX 76513
Belton embraces its heritage and celebrates historic preservation. The city preserves trees, places plantings and parks in its detention areas, and has a vibrant adopt-a-street program.
Belton earned high points on the Scenic Texas scale for its six protected historic districts, its regulation of on-premises signage and its prohibition of above-ground utilities. Belton is creating an environment where its citizens can enjoy a higher quality of life and its businesses find it easier to attract customers and employees. This is a win-win situation for the city, its residents and for the promise of future development.
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BENBROOK
11 Winscott Rd, Benbrook, TX 76126GOLD SCENIC CITY
11 Winscott Rd, Benbrook, TX 76126
Benbrook was recognized as a Scenic City largely for its strong streetscape landscaping criteria and thoughtful sign regulations. Its Scenic City certification is a strong complement to the Certificate for Planning Excellence awarded by the American Planning Association in 2015
Benbrook has a population of 24,000. The town is 12.1 square miles, which is equal to 7,744 acres. Of the 7,744 acres, 1,069 is
parkland. 125 acres of the parkland is developed into amenities. Almost 14% of Benbrook is parkland. Benbrook is home to Dutch
Branch Park. Dutch Branch Park is in the middle of the city, so it is highly accessible to residents. It is seen as the focal point of the
city and has had enormous influence on the sense of place of Benbrook. Along with Dutch Branch Park, there are 7 other parks within
the town limits.
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BLANCO
300 Pecan Street, Blanco, TX 78606
300 Pecan Street, Blanco, TX 78606
In the City of Blanco, this city is defined by the sense of shared values their residents hold dear. Their small town values, guided growth, preservation of historical, cultural, and natural heritage are just a few of the core principles of the City of Blanco.
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BOERNE
447 N Main Street, Boerne, TX 78006
447 N Main Street, Boerne, TX 78006
Over 150 years ago, German immigrants first settled in Boerne near the cool waters of Cibolo Creek. Today, more than 140 historic structures remain in Boerne. Boerne is only a few minutes north of San Antonio, off Interstate 10. The small town ambiance enlivens the spirit and warms the heart.
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BUDA
121 Main St, Buda, TX 78610
121 Main St, Buda, TX 78610
This city has special appeal and that’s not by accident. Its Scenic City assessment recognized innovative landscaping standards, five special districts all with distinct design guidelines and appreciation for its historic heritage. This small city meets the high standard of 10 acres of park per 1,000 citizens.
Buda exemplifies the idea that by implementing strong scenic standards citizens can enjoy a higher quality of life and businesses find it easier to attract customers and employees. This is a win-win situation for these cities, their residents and for the promise of future quality of life and economic development.
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BULVERDE
30360 Cougar Bend, Bulverde, TX 78163SILVER SCENIC CITY
30360 Cougar Bend, Bulverde, TX 78163
The City of Bulverde is very intentional about evaluating its infrastructure standards and then devising a methodology to build upon them. Bulverde is hard at work to incorporate best practices into its landscape ordinance, sign regulations and park development. This thoughtful planning bore fruit!
Bulverde was a new participant in the Scenic City Certification Program this year. Bulverde was evaluated on its infrastructure standards, resulting in its Silver certification. Bulverde is hard at work to incorporate best practices into its landscape ordinance, sign regulations and park development.
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CEDAR HILL
285 Uptown Blvd, Cedar Hill, TX 75104
285 Uptown Blvd, Cedar Hill, TX 75104
Cedar Hill places a high emphasis on parks and greenspaces, managing and maintaining 32 park properties, including six community parks, 17 neighborhood parks, one special purpose park, three nature preserves and four greenbelts. Cedar Hill has also established standards that highlight the city’s historic district.
Located in the beautiful hill country environment of Joe Pool Lake and Cedar Hill State Park, Cedar Hill, Texas is the natural choice for those who want big city amenities with small town charm. Cedar Hill offers exceptional services and quality of life from all spectrums, including
nationally recognized schools, award-winning parks, and recreation facilities, and a regional shopping destination. Cedar Hill is home to 32 neighborhood and community parks plus more than 36 miles of trail for people to relax, play and explore. Some of the most beautiful and fascinating parks and open space areas in the State of Texas are in Cedar Hill, including Cedar Hill State Park and Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center.
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CEDAR PARK
450 Cypress Creek Road Cedar Park, TX 78613PLATINUM SCENIC CITY
450 Cypress Creek Road Cedar Park, TX 78613
Cedar Park has strict regulations regarding the upkeep and protection of Heritage Trees. It also maintains the Cedar Park Conserves program which educates citizens on water management and supply, solid waste and recycling, energy, transportation and mobility, air, land use and community planning.
Cedar Park was first certified in 2012. In recertifying the city, Scenic Texas took note of Bastrop’s dedication to its history and its efforts to revitalize its downtown area. In addition, Bastrop’s preservation of its historic landmarks and the city’s adoption of a long-term Illustrative Vision for the transformation of downtown all supported Bastrop achieving recertification. Scenic City Certification shines a light on Cedar Park’s strong commitment to high-quality standards for public roadways and public spaces. This recognition is intended to support cities that have a long-range vision, and we hope it incentivizes other cities to follow Cedar Park’s example.
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CELINA
141 North Ohio Street, Celina, TX 75009PLATINUM SCENIC CITY
141 North Ohio Street, Celina, TX 75009
Celina is one of the fastest growing cities in the United States. with a population of only 1,861 people in 2000, Celina is on pace for over 350,000 people within the next two decades. The City’s recently revised zoning/landscape developments on a 78 square mile blank canvas.
City of Celina has a designated Historic District with a thriving Downtown with one registered historic building and more to be registered in the future. Celina’s Downtown Master Plan was adopted in 2019 and obtained Outstanding Public Outreach award from American Planning Association -Texas Chapter the same year.
See Downtown Master Plan:
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CIBOLO
200 S Main Street, Cibolo, TX 78108GOLD SCENIC CITY
200 S Main Street, Cibolo, TX 78108
Dubbed the “City of Choice,” Cibolo can connect its strong infrastructure standards — landscape guidelines, graffiti and litter ordinances and solid sign regulations — directly to its economic development success. In so doing, Cibolo is shaping a distinctive sense of place and community character.
Cibolo can connect its strong infrastructure standards — landscape guidelines, graffiti and litter ordinances and solid sign regulations — directly to its economic development success. In so doing, Cibolo is shaping a distinctive sense of place and community character.
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COLLEYVILLE
100 Main Street, Colleyville, Texas 76034SILVER SCENIC CITY
100 Main Street, Colleyville, Texas 76034
Colleyville has many parks that show off the city’s beauty. Such as McPherson Park, which has a unique combination of historical buildings and park facilities along with the only public wind sculptures in a Texas park. The city maintains an impressive nature center for public use including ponds, extensive trails, and an outdoor amphitheater for outdoor education classes.
Earning its second Silver Scenic City Certification, Colleyville demonstrated that it embraces a responsible and forward-looking vision for its public roadways and public spaces. Operating under a 2035 Comprehensive Plan, Colleyville’s Scenic City assessment demonstrated that the city focuses on neighborhood preservation, community character, economic resilience, increased amenities and improved public services, with particular emphasis on its vision for Colleyville Boulevard.
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CORINTH
3300 Corinth Pkwy, Corinth, TX 76210
3300 Corinth Pkwy, Corinth, TX 76210
Corinth received full points for its off-premise sign regulations. It also has stringent on-premise sign control and requires that all utilities be underground.
Corinth was noted for instituting a xeriscape ordinance and planting guide, providing incentives if private detention and retention ponds are designed as amenities and for strong standards for landscaping, especially landscaping in parking lots.
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CUERO
212 E. Main St, Cuero, TX 77954
212 E. Main St, Cuero, TX 77954
Cuero is a growing city dedicated to preserving its cultural historical and natural character in 2015. Cuero developed a United Development Code to bring its built environment in line with the community’s long term vision.
Scenic City Certification shines a light on Cuero’s strong commitment to high-quality standards for public roadways and public spaces. This recognition is intended to support cities that have a long-range vision, and we hope it incentivizes other cities to follow Cuero’s example.
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DAYTON
117 Cook St, Dayton, TX 77535RECOGNIZED SCENIC CITY
117 Cook St, Dayton, TX 77535
Located 30 miles east of downtown Houston, Dayton offers the slower pace of a small community, with every amenity available nearby in the country’s 4th largest city, offering a quality of life not easily found in suburbia. In Dayton, quality of life and growth partner to provide an ideal environment for families, commercial businesses, and industry. Being strongly committed to a high quality of life for our residents, Dayton offers a range of parks and playgrounds that provide outdoor opportunities for all generations. Baseball and soccer fields, playgrounds, walking trails, a splash pad, and an Olympic size swimming pool lend themselves to activities for one and all.
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DENTON
215 E McKinney St. Denton, TX 76201GOLD SCENIC CITY
215 E McKinney St. Denton, TX 76201
Denton boasts eight special purpose and overlay districts with strong unity of design standards. The impressive Main Street Program preserves and markets the downtown area as a community treasure.
Denton first applied to the program in 2015, being certified as Bronze and reapplied in 2016, ranking up to Gold certification. The City boasts eight special purpose and overlay districts with strong unity of design standards. The impressive Main Street Program preserves and markets the downtown area as a community treasure.
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DESOTO
211 E. Pleasant Run Road, DeSoto, TX 75115GOLD SCENIC CITY
211 E. Pleasant Run Road, DeSoto, TX 75115
DeSoto is one of the oldest settlements in North Texas. It wasn’t until eleven years after Texas won its independence from Mexico, families first settled here. DeSoto has a five year strategic plan to build trust, image, thriving economy, a learning environment, engaged & vibrant community, safe & healthy community, and beautiful city.
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DRIPPING SPRINGS
511 W Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX 78620PLATINUM SCENIC CITY
511 W Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX 78620
The Scenic City assessment took note of Dripping Springs being the first international Dark Sky Community in Texas. It was also one of the first cities in the state to adopt a Conservation Design Subdivision Ordinance to preserve hallmark scenic vistas.
Dripping Springs received full credit on the bonus section. This was partially because of their International Dark Sky Community
designation (IDA). In Dripping Springs, the movement towards adopting a lighting ordinance was citizen-led beginning in 2000. A
Dripping Springs resident, John Gregory, “who had been the chief engineer of the University of Texas McDonald Observatory and
owned an optical and telescope equipment consulting, design, and fabricating firm”47 introduced the idea to the community.
Since 2000, the community has fully supported the Dark Sky
Community designation and the ordinances it includes. Dripping
Springs was the 6 city in the world to become an IDA, and the 1 in
Texas. Being a Dark Sky Community has helped the City of Dripping
Springs maintain their scenic beauty and rural charm. The city is also
supportive of the scientific studies on the health and safety risks of
certain lighting devices. Many residents participate in star gazing. The
lighting ordinances are adapted every few years to maintain the most
up-to-date lighting standards that preserve the night sky and comply
with the Dark Sky Community designation.
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DUNCANVILLE
203 E Wheatland Rd. Duncanville, TX 75116BRONZE SCENIC CITY
203 E Wheatland Rd. Duncanville, TX 75116
Situated just minutes from both downtown Dallas and downtown Fort Worth, Duncanville offers the repose of a small town while maintaining vital access to everything that makes DFW what it is today.
The origin of Duncanville can be traced as far back as 1840, with the community’s beginning as a small settlement. It was not until some forty years later, with the construction of the Chicago, Texas and Mexican Central Railroad connecting Dallas and Cleburne, that Duncanville began to emerge as a town. The coming of the railroad to Duncanville changed the community. The railroad line connecting Dallas to Cleburne was to be completed no later than April 15, 1881. With time running short to complete the railroad on time, a shortened method of railroad construction was adopted at an open field owned by James R. Horne and G.H. Finley. Doing this allowed the railroad to arrive in Cleburne two hours ahead of the deadline, and a switching station was later built in the open field. It was called Duncan Switch. In 1881, Charles Nance arrived by
train at Duncan Switch to visit his sister, Mrs. William Horne. Finding the area much to his liking and envisioning a bright future for this part of Dallas County, Mr. Nance made the decision to stay in this area. He formed a partnership with Chris Horne, purchased a lot from G.H. Finely for fifty dollars, and built the first building, Nance Brothers, at Duncan Switch. In August of 1881, Nance forwarded a petition to the Post Office Department in Washington, D.C. to establish a post office. Residents at that time were receiving their mail at post offices in Cedar Hill, Wheatland, or Jim Town. His application was returned with directions to choose a different name, because there was already a post office in
Jasper County with the name of Duncan. There had been individuals in the community who had refused to sign Nance’s original petition and many others who were hard to convince, so Nance simply added “ville” to Duncan, The petition was returned to Washington and, in early October 1881, he received the order to open the new post office under the name Duncanville.
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EDINBURG
Edinburg City Hall, 415 W University Dr. Edinburg, TX 78539
GOLD SCENIC CITY
Edinburg City Hall, 415 W University Dr. Edinburg, TX 78539
Edinburg is a newly certified Scenic City that excelled in all 10 of the program’s high-quality visual standards. This city shines in landscaping and tree protection ordinances as a designated Tree City USA, by the Arbor Day Foundation, a distinction only two others have achieved in the Rio Grande Valley’s four-county region.
The City of Edinburg has a population of more than 85,000 and is the county seat of Hidalgo County. Edinburg is home to many businesses, neighborhood developments, and entertainment, and is also home to one of the UT System’s leading schools, the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Edinburg is a pro-business community with an excellent quality of life, educational facilities, and strong civic pride. It has been recognized as an All-America City three times by the National Civic League, placing it among a handful of outstanding communities in the nation. This city shines in landscaping and tree protection ordinances as a designated Tree City USA, by the Arbor Day Foundation, a distinction only two others have achieved in the Rio Grande Valley’s four-county region.
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EL CAMPO
315 E. Jackson, El Campo, TX 77437GOLD SCENIC CITY
315 E. Jackson, El Campo, TX 77437
Before ever applying to the Scenic City program. El Campo was very intentional about evaluating its infrastructure standards and then devising a methodology to build upon them. Such as, consultations with other cities to incorporate best practices into its landscape ordinance, sign regulations and park development.
In 1882 a railroad camp was located where El Campo now stands. The camp was first named “Prairie Switch” and then “Pearl of the Prairie” but was later changed by the Mexican Cowboys to “El Campo” which means “the camp” in Tex‐Mex. Ranching was the main industry, and thousands of cattle were shipped annually. At that time El Campo was surrounded by four large ranches; to the north was the Brown Ranch; to the
south was the Texas Land and Cattle Company; to the west was the Herder Ranch; and to the east was the Pierce Ranch. El Campo was incorporated in 1905. The City of El Campo has been the result of a steady and continual growth by citizens who came and saw the great possibilities that El Campo has to offer.
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FAIRVIEW
372 Town PL, Fairview, TX 75069PLATINUM SCENIC CITY
372 Town PL, Fairview, TX 75069
Fairview earned nearly full certifcation points in every evaluation category. The Scenic City Certification Program took particular note of historical sites that are maintained throughout the town, with focus on the railroad route that once ran through Fairview. Impressively, all town construction projects must include public art.
Fairview is a city that stretches over 9 square miles and is home to 9,770 people. The City of Fairview is dedicated to maintaining
a streetscape that is authentic, sustainable, and pedestrian friendly. The local government accomplishes this through strong
ordinance language that aims to prevent tree removal, create an extensive trail system, and to provide development patterns that align
with the vision of the community.
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FLOWER MOUND
2121 Cross Timbers Rd. Flower Mound, TX 75028PLATINUM SCENIC CITY
2121 Cross Timbers Rd. Flower Mound, TX 75028
Located north of Dallas, Flower Mound, has established city ordinances that help enhance this town’s beauty. Such as an ordinance that prohibits all digital signage, parks that have an extensive, well-marked trail system and specifically prohibits moving vehicular signage.
The Town of Flower Mound derived its name from a unique geographical feature “The Flower Mound.” The Flower Mound rises 650 feet above sea level and stands 50 feet above the surrounding countryside. Texas’ eminent historian, the late A.C. Greene, believed the hill received its name in the 1840s because of an unusual amount of wild flowers that grew on it. This area was part of the great American Black Land Prairie that ran from Canada to the Rio Grande and from the Rockies to the Mississippi. Because early pioneer settlers used The Flower Mound as a haymeadow and never plowed, the wild flowers were conspicuously abundant in wet springs. However, wildflowers and native prairie grasses flourish throughout the year. The non-profit Mound Foundation has identified more than 175 species of wild flowers that grow on The Flower Mound. It is located in the heart of the Town surrounded by neighborhoods and a shopping center. An Easter sunrise service is held on The Flower Mound each year. For more information, visit http://www.flower-mound.com/comm_info/themound.php.
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FOREST HILL
3219 E California Pkwy, Forest Hll, TX 76119RECOGNIZED SCENIC CITY
3219 E California Pkwy, Forest Hll, TX 76119
Forest Hill today is a culturally diverse city with an array of different interests. It is nestled in South Tarrant County, conveniently located on the I-20 corridor, providing close and easy access to Fort Worth and the larger DFW Metroplex area. Forest Hill is still needed in a post oak woodland with some undeveloped meadows and natural areas remainining. It features a creek and wetlands corridor that strays through three of its existing parks. Though there is a diverse community with many interests, one thing is clear: the city and the citizens want to preserve and restore the cities natural areas, parks and history.
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FORT WORTH
1000 Throckmorton, Ft. Worth, TX 76102GOLD SCENIC CITY
1000 Throckmorton, Ft. Worth, TX 76102
Fort Worth exemplifies a city employing vision, management and control to protect the features that make it so special. Its local policies, as assessed by the Scenic City program, shape the growth and development that in turn drive economic development. Fort Worth embraces its Western culture and heritage, treasures and cares for the Trinity River, conserves and enhances its public spaces, and celebrates design, character and livability.
Fort Worth is a city located in Northern Texas with a population of 874,401. The city is 356 square miles, making Fort Worth the largest city to rank gold in the SCCP. Fort Worth recertified their gold ranking in 2021. The city received a perfect score on the Litter and Graffiti visual tenet as well as the Dumpster Screening visual tenet. In addition to the residents of Forth Worth, thousands more commute for work daily. The city also attracts 1.5 million tourists each year. With thousands of people moving around the city per day, litter and graffiti is often inevitable. The tactics that Fort Worth uses to address litter and graffiti keep Forth Worth looking clean and lively.
Fort Worth attests the successful management of litter and graffiti to the multilevel approaches their local government takes, and the partnerships that make the process a collective effort. To tackle litter and graffiti, the city uses a combination of funding, incentives, and enforcement. There are also a variety of community- led programs and events that help to keep Fort Worth so clean. The community buy-in that Fort Worth has established with their residents makes managing litter and graffiti efforts accomplishable.
To create and maintain a collective vision to control litter in Fort Worth, the city has dedicated a chapter of the Environmental Master Plan to controlling litter. The master plan can be found at: https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/files/assets/public/code-compliance/env/documents/code-environmental-emp-environmental-master-plan-chapter-6-litter-control-2021.pdf. The litter control chapter includes a graphic, displayed below, that explains why supporting clean up initiatives is important. Fort Worth believes that educating the public through providing outreach and resources is a key factor of maintaining litter and graffiti in the area.
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FRIENDSWOOD
416 S Friendswood Dr Friends Dr Friendswood, TXPLATINUM SCENIC CITY
416 S Friendswood Dr Friends Dr Friendswood, TX
The Scenic City assessment took note of Friendswood’s strong on-premise and off-premise signage standards, strong unity of design standards and strict prohibition on dumping. These qualities make Friendswood a standout city.
The City of Friendswood is located 40 minutes south of Houston, Texas. The population is 42,000 and the city stretches over 21.2
square miles. In recent years, the city has experienced a lot of major developments. The developments are expected to continue into
the coming years. Friendswood has used this opportunity to shape the developments to fit their populations vision for the city. This
year, the city’s Keep Friendswood Beautiful chapter is working with TxDOT to install sidewalks and upgraded lighting along the main
street of the city, 518.
Friendswood received a perfect score in the Landscaping visual tenet sections of the application. The Landscaping visual tenet directly
relates to section 6 and section 7 of the SCCP application. Friendswood has been a Scenic City since 2014. They certified as bronze
their first year. During their recertification in 2019, Friendswood was able to certify as platinum. Friendswood used the SCCP
application, and other scenic cities, as models to recraft their own ordinance language.
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FRISCO
6101 Frisco Square Blvd, Frisco, Texas 75034
6101 Frisco Square Blvd, Frisco, Texas 75034
Frisco’s dedication to maintaining green space is among the many qualities that make it a model Scenic City. The Scenic City assessment took special note of the City’s Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Their well thought out plan shows the importance of urban pathways connecting to their green spaces, which is an aspect that is becoming more important every day.
Frisco, Texas is in Northern Texas. Within almost 70 square miles, the population of Frisco is 268,771. The town has experienced a
steady increase in population since 2000 when the outdoor mall opened at the town center. The City of Frisco received a perfect score
for the Utility and Cable Line visual tenet. The score was ultimately achieved through strong ordinance language that prioritizes
protecting the future of Frisco. The city has an Engineering Standards Guide that is provided to the parties involved in a new construction project. The guide can be found here.
The Engineering Standards guide helps the city to inform developers about standards including utility and cable line expectations.
This has prevented the submission of non-conforming construction plans to the city. The guide includes requirements that are specific
to many of the visual tenets promoted by the SCCP. Part 3, “Execution” pertains to the Utility and Cable Line visual tenet. Providing
clear and comprehensive information to the community has been instrumental in Frisco’s efforts to maintain visual standards. The city
conducts construction inspections to ensure the plans align with the city’s standards.
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FULSHEAR
29255 FM1093, Fulshear, Texas 77441GOLD SCENIC CITY
29255 FM1093, Fulshear, Texas 77441
The City of Fulshear was incorporated in 1977 and is a Home Rule City. It is primarily a farm and ranch community with a growing commercial district, Fulshear offers residents a relaxed country lifestyle and the convenience of being just seven miles from major shopping, dining and entertainment venues. Fulshear is rich in history; unique in landscape, and is located only twenty minutes from the Katy Houston area.
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GEORGETOWN
113 E. 8th St, Georgetown, TX 78626
113 E. 8th St, Georgetown, TX 78626
Georgetown, located in Central Texas, is a city with urban style and southern charm! Centered around a beautiful town square, the city has a strong public arts program and its award winning Sidewalk Master Plan outlines projects for the next 10 years.
There are four National Register Historic Districts in Georgetown: Williamson County Courthouse Historic District, Belford Historic District, University Avenue/Elm Street Historic District, and the Olive Street Historic District. The Williamson County Courthouse Historic District Georgetown serves as the “Public Square”. It has been the commercial and cultural heart of the city since the original 52‐block grid of uniform lots and blocks was marked off and offered for sale on July 4, 1848. Georgetown’s Scenic City Certification demonstrates its commitment to high-quality standards for public roadways and public spaces. This enhances Georgetown’s image which in turn drives economic development.
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GOLIAD
152 W End Street Goliad, TX 77963
152 W End Street Goliad, TX 77963
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GRANBURY
116 W Bridge St, Granbury, TX 76048
116 W Bridge St, Granbury, TX 76048
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GRAND PRAIRIE
300 W. Main St, Grand Prairie, TX 75050
300 W. Main St, Grand Prairie, TX 75050
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HEATH
200 Laurance Drive, Heath, TX 75032
200 Laurance Drive, Heath, TX 75032
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HORSESHOE BAY
SCENIC CITY OF THE YEAR 2023
1 Community Dr, Horseshoe Bay, TX 78657
SCENIC CITY OF THE YEAR 2023
1 Community Dr, Horseshoe Bay, TX 78657
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HOUSTON
901 Bagby Houston, TX 77002SILVER SCENIC CITY
901 Bagby Houston, TX 77002
Houston has strong standards to enhance the visual character of its steetscapes including sign regulation and landscaping. It places an emphasis on establishing and protecting parks, trails and open spaces. Houston also has clearly-stated unity of design standards and firm prohibition on the conversion of existing non-electronic billboards to digital format.
Houston earned its second Silver Scenic City certification in 2022, with a strong showing in terms of its codes and ordinances that support public infrastructure, parks, trails, open spaces, and sign regulation, all of which shape high quality public roadways and public spaces. And its Scenic City assessment took note of the planned Complete Communities program to revitalize under-resourced areas while allowing residents to stay in their neighborhood.
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HUTTO
401 W Front St, Hutto, TX 78634
401 W Front St, Hutto, TX 78634
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IRVING
825 W Irving Blvd, Irving, TX 75060SILVER SCENIC CITY
825 W Irving Blvd, Irving, TX 75060
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KELLER
1100 Bear Creek Parkway, Keller TX 76248PLATINUM SCENIC CITY
1100 Bear Creek Parkway, Keller TX 76248
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KYLE
700 Lehman Rd Kyle, TX 78640GOLD SCENIC CITY
700 Lehman Rd Kyle, TX 78640
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LA VERNIA
102 Chihuahua E. La Vernia, TX 78121BRONZE SCENIC CITY
102 Chihuahua E. La Vernia, TX 78121
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LAGO VISTA
5803 Thunderbird Drive, Lago Vista, TX 78645
5803 Thunderbird Drive, Lago Vista, TX 78645
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LAKE JACKSON
25 Oak Drive Lake Jackson, TX, 77566RECOGNIZED SCENIC CITY
25 Oak Drive Lake Jackson, TX, 77566
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LAKEWAY
1102 Lohmans Crossing Rd, Lakeway, TX 78734PLATINUM SCENIC CITY
1102 Lohmans Crossing Rd, Lakeway, TX 78734
Lakeway is a small, tightly knit community located in Travis county. To maintain its beauty the city requires screening of detention ponds with dense vegetation and require exposed concrete facing roadways to be covered with veneered rock, brick or other material. Lakeway also has a strong unity of design standards and requires screening of dumpsters.
Lakeway is one of 15 cities in the state to earn first-time or upgraded certification for the 2014-2019 period and, overall, one of 52 towns and cities statewide that have earned certification since 2010. This is a great compliment to Lakeway staff and elected officials, both past and present, that have worked hard to enforce and improve our zoning and building ordinances. It is also a great compliment to Lakeway’s citizens who continue to expect nothing less than the highest standards of growth management from their elected officials.
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LANCASTER
211 N Henry St. Lancaster, TX 75146GOLD SCENIC CITY
211 N Henry St. Lancaster, TX 75146
Its Scenic City assessment made particular note of the City’s impressive design standards and well-articulated street landscaping ordinance.
As one aspect of meeting its stated mission to offer a balanced and progressive vision for future development and growth, Lancaster has folded its participation in the Scenic City program into its overall planning process. Its Scenic City assessment made particular note of the City’s impressive design standards and well-articulated street landscaping ordinance. Scenic City Certification shines a light on Lancaster’s strong commitment to high-quality standards for public roadways and public spaces. This recognition is intended to support cities that have a long-range vision, and we hope it incentivizes other cities to follow Lancaster’s example.
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LEAGUE CITY
300 W Walker St. League City, TX 77573SILVER SCENIC CITY
300 W Walker St. League City, TX 77573
League City is a waterfront community nestled along the shores of Clear Lake, 30 miles south of downtown Houston, with proximity to Galveston Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. The city regularly ranks among the safest, most affordable, and best places to live and raise a family in the state of
Texas and in the U.S. With a population of over 110,000, League City residents represent a diversity of backgrounds and lifestyles. Professionals across the country are drawn to League City for its low unemployment rates and a ripe job market for positions in the medical, energy, aerospace, marine, and petrochemical industries.
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LEON VALLEY
6400 El Verde Rd. Leon Valley, TX 78238BRONZE SCENIC CITY
6400 El Verde Rd. Leon Valley, TX 78238
The City of Leon Valley has a well-crafted comprehensive Master Plan and Capital Improvements Plan. Both programs integrate streetscape and sidewalk enhancements to project a positive image to both residents and visitors of the City of Leon Valley.
Leon Valley earned the Bronze distinction in its first year of participation in the Scenic City Certification Program. The Scenic City assessment made note of the city’s well-crafted comprehensive Master Plan and Capital Improvements Plan. Both programs integrate streetscape and sidewalk enhancements to project a positive image to both residents and visitors of the City of Leon Valley. Scenic City Certification shines a light on Leon Valley’s strong commitment to high-quality standards for public roadways and public spaces. This recognition is intended to support cities that have a long-range vision, and we hope it incentivizes other cities to follow Leon Valley’s example.
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LITTLE ELM
100 West Eldorado Parkway, Little Elm, TX 75068PLATINUM SCENIC CITY
100 West Eldorado Parkway, Little Elm, TX 75068
The Town of Little Elm is a distinct and desirable lakeside destination for all people to live and play while enjoying a safe, vibrant, and welcoming community. Little Elm builds on its unique lake opportunities and small-town charm, encouraging diverse housing options and business
opportunities, and providing an unmatched quality of life. Strong urban planning affords Little Elm the ability to choose how it evolves, grows its tax base, survives change, plans for synchronized development, determine how it looks and feels, and improve the overall quality of life for residents.
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LUCAS
665 Country Club Rd. Lucas TX 75002 RECOGNIZED SCENIC CITY
665 Country Club Rd. Lucas TX 75002
Lucas is a growing, vibrant community that maintains a small-town atmosphere. Lucas’ Comprehensive Plan is the basis for the City’s strong showing in terms of public infrastructure, parks and open spaces, and sign regulation that shape high quality public roadways and public spaces.
A first-time participant in the Scenic City Certification Program, Lucas emerged from its Scenic City assessment with Recognized certification. Its Comprehensive Plan contributed to the City’s strong showing in terms of public infrastructure, parks and open spaces, and sign regulation that shape high quality public roadways and public spaces. Scenic City Certification shines a light on Lucas’ strong commitment to high-quality standards for public roadways and public spaces. This recognition is intended to support cities that have a long-range vision, and we hope it incentivizes other cities to follow Lucas’ example.
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MAGNOLIA
18111 Buddy Riley Boulevard, Magnolia, TX 77354
18111 Buddy Riley Boulevard, Magnolia, TX 77354
Magnolia values its heritage and natural features. The city has a vibrant downtown area with extensive landscaping along its public streets and right-of-ways. In addition, Magnolia’s Unity Park is both a destination for locals and a wildlife preserve.
Magnolia’s Scenic City Certification demonstrates its commitment to high-quality standards for public roadways and public spaces. This enhances Magnolia’s image which in turn drives economic development.
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MANOR
105 E. Eggleston St. Manor, TX 78653GOLD SCENIC CITY
105 E. Eggleston St. Manor, TX 78653
The City of Manor Strives to promote Community spirit through the preservation of our unique character and heritage, while fostering a dynamic economic environment.
The City of Manor is situated approximately 12 miles east of Austin on U.S. Highway 290, which links much of Central Texas to Houston. The City of Manor is a diverse, sustainable community and regional leader with exceptional services, high quality of life, and a safe environment for
citizens and businesses to thrive. The City of Manor Strives to promote Community spirit through the preservation of our unique character and heritage while fostering a dynamic economic environment.
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MANSFIELD
200 E Broad St. Mansfield, TX 76083GOLD SCENIC CITY
200 E Broad St. Mansfield, TX 76083
Mansfield boasts a historic preservation ordinance and earned high marks for parks, trails and high-impact public spaces. Understanding that freeway corridors are often the first impression of Mansfield, the city prohibits metal buildings or outside storage units within 300 feet of a freeway.
City of Mansfield adopted the 2002 Parks, Open Spaces and Trails
Master Plan. Since the adoption of that plan, the City Council, the Mansfield Park Facilities Development Corporation (MPFDC), and the Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) have been very successful in improving the quality of life in Mansfield. Some of these successes include the development of a Business Plan for park facilities development, the creation of the much-loved Walnut Creek Linear Park, the attraction of Hawaiian Falls and Big League Dreams, and the achievement of winning the 2009 Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Parks & Recreational Management.1 This distinguishes Mansfield as being the best city of its size for parks and recreation in Texas and causes other cities in North Texas to look to Mansfield as an example of a premier parks and recreation system.
In Mansfield, the successes of the past form a foundation for the achievements of the future. While building on success means improving upon the already excellent quality of parks, open spaces, and trails and expanding these facilities and spaces across the entire City, it also means providing new opportunities and possibilities to enrich the lives of
current and future Mansfield citizens. Building on success means looking beyond the traditional concept of a parks and recreation system and realizing that the success of a system is strongly connected to the engineering, planning, and economic development decisions made by the City. Building on success requires creating a City for people through Mansfield’s parks, streetscapes, open spaces, and development patterns.
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MARBLE FALLS
800 3rd St. Marble Falls, TX 78654GOLD SCENIC CITY
800 3rd St. Marble Falls, TX 78654
The Scenic City assessment made note of this hill country hub city’s innovative Historic Downtown Landscaping program. Both programs integrate streetscape enhancements to project a positive image while honoring the city’s heritage.
Marble Falls is in the middle of the Texas Hill Country on the Colorado River, 58 miles northwest of downtown Austin, 85 miles north of San Antonio, in the middle of the Highland Lakes area, the largest chain of lakes in Texas. Marble Falls is the perfect place for people who love boating, fishing, golfing, hunting, camping, swimming, birdwatching, and geology. Marble Falls is a Texas town in the heart of the Hill Country, with a walkable downtown district full of restaurants, independent shops, and curated art galleries.
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MCALLEN
PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD 2023
1300 Houston Avenue McAllen, TX 78501
PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD 2023
1300 Houston Avenue McAllen, TX 78501
McAllen has had several progressive initiatives through the years. These include a citywide graffiti removal program to remove graffiti free of charge – even on private property; a thoughtful historic preservation program and the development of stormwater detention facilities to mitigate flooding.
In 1904, John McAllen donated 400 acres of land for a town to be located 8 miles north of Hidalgo on the STLB&M Railway. The McAllen Townsite Co. was incorporated by John J. Young, John McAllen, James B. McAllen, Uriah Lott and Lon C. Hill. A road from Hidalgo to McAllen was constructed and a train station built at the intersection of the railway and this road, which was appropriately named Depot Road. The McAllen townsite was disbanded because a new town was growing rapidly to the east. this new town, originally called East McAllen, was started by William Briggs of Briggs and Smith from Lake Charles, Louisiana. John Closner and O.E. Jones joined Briggs in contracting to purchase some 8,000 acres of land in Porciones 63 and 64 at $3.00 per acre. On May 16, 1907, Briggs, Jones and Closner started their town on this tract.
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MCKINNEY
222 N. Tennessee St. McKinney, TX 75069PLATINUM SCENIC CITY
222 N. Tennessee St. McKinney, TX 75069
The City of McKinney has strong standards to enhance the visual character of its streetscapes, including sign regulation, landscaping and lighting standards. It also places an emphasis on establishing and protecting parks, trails and open spaces.
McKinney, Texas has a population of 200,000. McKinney is almost 68 square miles. The city received a perfect score for the park,
trails, and public space visual tenet. McKinney has 3,000 acres of park between their 45 parks and 60 miles of trails. The city also has
four recreation centers, including one for elders, four pools, and a municipal golf course. In addition, McKinney has a soccer complex
with frisbee golf and cricket fields. The cricket fields are installed in place of some soccer fields during a part of the year. The decision
to install cricket infrastructure was based on community input and the recent increase of the Indian population in McKinney.
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MESQUITE
757 N. Galloway Ave. Mesquite, TX 75149 PLATINUM SCENIC CITY
757 N. Galloway Ave. Mesquite, TX 75149
The Scenic City assessment took note of the Mesquite’s specific design standards for the entire city. The city also meets the national standard of 10 acres of park per 1000 people and has no existing billboards.
The City of Mesquite is dedicated to enhancing the environment of the City of Mesquite through an orderly enforcement program that seeks to educate the public on the purpose and goals of the Environmental Code Enforcement Program. Their goals are to make the City of Mesquite a safer and cleaner place to live through a cooperative effort between the City and its citizens, to provide prompt, courteous and professional service, and to gain willing compliance through the voluntary effort of the citizens.
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MINEOLA
300 Greenville Hwy P O Box 179. Mineola, TX 75773BRONZE SCENIC CITY
300 Greenville Hwy P O Box 179. Mineola, TX 75773
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MISSOURI CITY
1522 Texas Pkwy, Missouri City, TX 77489PLATINUM SCENIC CITY
1522 Texas Pkwy, Missouri City, TX 77489
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NACOGDOCHES
202 East Pilar Street, Nacogdoches, TX 75961RECOGNIZED SCENIC CITY
202 East Pilar Street, Nacogdoches, TX 75961
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NASSAU BAY
1800 Space Park Drive, Nassau Bay, TX 78645
1800 Space Park Drive, Nassau Bay, TX 78645
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NOLANVILLE
101 North 5th Street, Nolanville, TX 76559GOLD SCENIC CITY
101 North 5th Street, Nolanville, TX 76559
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NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
7301 NE Loop 820, North Richland Hills, TX 76180PLATINUM SCENIC CITY
7301 NE Loop 820, North Richland Hills, TX 76180
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ORANGE GROVE
504 S Dibrell Orange Grove, TX 78372BRONZE SCENIC CITY
504 S Dibrell Orange Grove, TX 78372
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PEARLAND
3519 Liberty Dr, Pearland, TX 77581PLATINUM SCENIC CITY
3519 Liberty Dr, Pearland, TX 77581
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PFLUGERVILLE
100 East Main St, Pflugerville, TX 78660
100 East Main St, Pflugerville, TX 78660
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PHARR
118 S. Cage Blvd, Pharr, TX 78577
118 S. Cage Blvd, Pharr, TX 78577
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PILOT POINT
102 E Main St, Pilot Point, TX 76258
102 E Main St, Pilot Point, TX 76258
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PLANO
520 K Ave, Plano, TX 75074
520 K Ave, Plano, TX 75074
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PORT ARANSAS
710 W. Avenue A Port Aransas, TX 78373GOLD SCENIC CITY
710 W. Avenue A Port Aransas, TX 78373
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PORT LAVACA
202 North Virginia Port Lavaca, TX 77979
202 North Virginia Port Lavaca, TX 77979
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PRINCETON
2000 East Princeton Drive, Princeton, TX
2000 East Princeton Drive, Princeton, TX
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PROSPER
121 W. Broadway, Prosper, TX 75078GOLD SCENIC CITY
121 W. Broadway, Prosper, TX 75078
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RICHARDSON
411 W Arapaho Rd. Richardson, TX 75083PLATINUM SCENIC CITY
411 W Arapaho Rd. Richardson, TX 75083
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RICHMOND
402 Morton St, Richmond, TX 77469
402 Morton St, Richmond, TX 77469
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ROANOKE
10 S Oak St Roanoke, TX 76262
10 S Oak St Roanoke, TX 76262
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ROCKWALL
385 S Goliad St, Rockwall, TX 75087
385 S Goliad St, Rockwall, TX 75087
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ROUND ROCK
221 E Main St Ste 221, Round Rock, TX 78664
221 E Main St Ste 221, Round Rock, TX 78664
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ROWLETT
4000 Main St, Rowlett, TX 75088
4000 Main St, Rowlett, TX 75088
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SCHERTZ
1400 Schertz Parkway Schertz TX 78154
1400 Schertz Parkway Schertz TX 78154
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SEABROOK
1700 1st St, Seabrook, TX 77586
1700 1st St, Seabrook, TX 77586
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SEALY
415 Main St, Sealy, TX 77474
415 Main St, Sealy, TX 77474
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SHAVANO PARK
900 Saddletree Court - Shavano Park, TX 78231RECOGNIZED SCENIC CITY
900 Saddletree Court - Shavano Park, TX 78231
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SOUTH PADRE ISLAND
4601 Padre Blvd South Padre Island, TX 78597GOLD SCENIC CITY
4601 Padre Blvd South Padre Island, TX 78597
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SOUTHLAKE
1400 Main St #310, Southlake, TX
1400 Main St #310, Southlake, TX
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SUGAR LAND
2700 Town Center Blvd. North, Sugar Land, TX 77479
2700 Town Center Blvd. North, Sugar Land, TX 77479
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TAYLOR
400 Porter St Taylor, TX 76574
400 Porter St Taylor, TX 76574
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WAXAHACHIE
401 S Rogers St. Waxahachie, TX 75165
401 S Rogers St. Waxahachie, TX 75165
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WEATHERFORD
303 Palo Pinto St. Weatherford, TX 76086BRONZE SCENIC CITY
303 Palo Pinto St. Weatherford, TX 76086
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WEBSTER
101 Pennsylvania Ave, Webster, TX 77598SILVER SCENIC CITY
101 Pennsylvania Ave, Webster, TX 77598
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WEST LAKE HILLS
11 Westlake Dr, West Lake Hills, TX 78746BRONZE SCENIC CITY
11 Westlake Dr, West Lake Hills, TX 78746
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WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE
3800 University Boulevard West University Place, TX 77005SILVER SCENIC CITY
3800 University Boulevard West University Place, TX 77005
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WESTLAKE
1500 Solana Boulevard, Westlake, TX, USAPLATINUM SCENIC CITY
1500 Solana Boulevard, Westlake, TX, USA