Placemaking spotlight: Bennington, Vermont

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

Placemaking spotlight: Athens, Georgia

Athens, Georgia, blends historic preservation, arts, and community spaces to create a vibrant and enduring model of placemaking. Read More

Placemaking spotlight: Abingdon, Virginia

Abingdon, Virginia, shows how small towns can grow without losing themselves. Read More

Virginia launches study of undergrounding utility lines

Virginia advances a statewide study on undergrounding power lines, a key step toward more resilient energy infrastructure and protected scenic landscapes. Read More

Congress considers adding a new National Scenic Trail

Bay Area Ridge Trail would become only the 12th National Scenic Trail if bill passes. Read More

Scenic America outlines priorities for DOT policies

Scenic America shares policy priorities with U.S. DOT. Read More

2026 Appropriations Act includes funding for National Scenic Byways Program

Funding remains available through September 2029. Read More

Final billboard permit in Reno expires

Reno’s final “banked” billboard permit expires. Read More

City of Reno’s billboard‑permit bank is now empty

Reno’s final billboard permit expires — and more 2025 news. Read More

NJ bill would require undergrounding in areas vulnerable to storms

New Jersey bill S93 would require undergrounding of electric distribution lines in areas previously hit by severe storms or natural disasters. Read More