Environmental and Health Benefits | Scenic America
Environmental and Health Benefits

Increased Resiliency and Safety:

  • Traffic calming impacts resulting from median landscaping projects
  • Undergrounded utilities result in improved recovery from natural and manmade disasters and fewer accidents involving power poles and wires
  • Pedestrians and cyclists benefits of safer and better connected facilities

Tree Canopy Added (est.)

  • 200+ new trees through gateway projects improving stormwater filtration and air pollution
  • Trees will be saved and planted over time due to utilities being underground

Pollution Mitigation

  • Projects contribute to stormwater filtration and air pollutant absorption by plantings and reduced vehicle dependency

Health & Wellness Impact

  • Safer access to trails, parks, and crossings supports walking and biking, contributing to more active lifestyles
  • Studies show being surrounded by beauty improves health.