Beautifying Transportation Infrastructure Council

The DOT’s Beautifying Transportation Infrastructure Council focuses on five overarching principles for blending natural and urban landscapes with transportation infrastructure. Read More

Resilient Future Studio

Resilient Future Studio and Scenic America collaboration shows that resilience and beauty can coexist. Read More

Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis

Missouri Botanical Garden is a fitting home for Scenic Symposium 2026. Read More

Placemaking spotlight: Fredericksburg, Texas

Fredericksburg, Texas, combines German heritage and natural beauty. Read More

Placemaking spotlight: Olympia, Washington

Olympia protects its views and culture. Read More

Placemaking spotlight: Sedona, Arizona

Sedona advances the community’s needs while drawing tourism. Read More

Placemaking spotlight: Natchez, Mississippi

Natchez, Mississippi, uses historic preservation, cultural storytelling, and community-led revitalization to create a powerful and evolving sense of place. Read More

Placemaking spotlight: Edwardsville, Illinois

Edwardsville, Illinois, shows how scenic byways, green space, and thoughtful planning can create a distinct sense of place and avoid the look of “Anyplace, USA.”… Read More

Placemaking spotlight: Durango, Colorado

Durango, Colorado, shows how smart growth, land conservation, and community engagement can protect scenic landscapes while supporting vibrant communities. Read More

Placemaking spotlight: Bennington, Vermont

Bennington, Vermont, demonstrates how community‑driven placemaking, historic preservation, and public‑private partnerships can create a vibrant community. Read More