Hilton Head Island project puts overhead power lines underground
One of the most inspiring and forward-looking municipal improvement projects in the country is currently underway in the Town of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina,… Read More
After latest flap, state takes control of Philadelphia’s outdoor advertising
Shortly after the Philadelphia City Council signed off on plans for giant digital advertising displays on downtown city streets, Pennsylvania’s Department of Transportation has revoked… Read More
Oceanside City Council votes down digital billboards
Another southern California city has rejected a proposal to allow digital billboards on public property. Scenic advocates and local residents persuaded the Oceanside… Read More
Governor Chafee receives Stafford Award for beautification program
Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee has received Scenic America’s Stafford Award for his leadership in establishing a highway beautification program aimed at improving the visual… Read More
Mark Mayer: wrangling with the wild west of billboard regulation
By Makenna Sievertson, Scenic America intern After Mark Mayer graduated from the University of Michigan in 1978 with a degree in mathematics, the Detroit… Read More
Mount Laurel, NJ receives Stafford Award for winning billboard battle
Scenic America has presented its Stafford Award to Mayor Linda Bobo and the citizens of Mount Laurel for their successful years-long effort to prohibit billboards… Read More
Expert says gateways, community character are key drivers of tourism
A new article in Virginia Town & City Magazine says that communities looking to attract responsible, sustainable tourism should focus on their character and authenticity, and that the… Read More
Scenic America gives Long View awards for Newport gateway project
Scenic America recently presented its “Taking the Long View” award to two civil servants for their roles in helping to beautify a key gateway from… Read More
Reception marks 25 years of National Scenic Byways Program
More than 100 supporters of scenic byways gathered at the Capitol Visitor Center in Washington on December 6 to honor the 25th anniversary of the… Read More
Scenic Knoxville gets Stafford Award for sustained campaign for beauty
On April 20, 2016, more than 100 people joined Scenic Knoxville at the East Tennessee History Center for a celebration of eight years of successful… Read More
