Scenic America honors founders at ceremony in Salisbury
Scenic America honored its founding members during its recent Affiliates conference in Salisbury, NC. The three “Founders Awards” were given to Ruth Becker, Charles Floyd… 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
The $4.3 million billboard: A case study in condemnation costs
Documents reveal that the Minnesota Department of Transportation agreed to spend over $4.3 million in public funds for the removal of a digital billboard… Read More
Seaside road in south Jersey benefits from local couple’s efforts
A digital billboard that kept neighbors awake and blighted a southern New Jersey seaside roadway has been taken down thanks to the determination of one local couple. Read More
United Nations report says outdoor advertising a cultural threat
A new report submitted to the Secretary-General of the United Nations General Assembly finds that human cultural identity and expression are being threatened around the… Read More
After public outcry, advertising signs removed from Jacksonville Arena
Thanks to the effort of Scenic America members and the hard work of our affiliate Scenic Jacksonville, advertising signs that were defacing the Jacksonville Veterans… Read More
Rutgers Law Review note argues digital billboards violate the HBA
The latest edition of the Rutgers Law Review includes a note by law student Susan C. Sharpe — “Between Beauty and Beer Signs” — that… Read More
Did feds botch digital billboard safety study?
It has been over two years since the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) finished a study aimed at determining whether digital billboards are distracting to drivers. … Read More
High Country News investigates billboards vs. democracy
A major investigation into the systemic use of money and power by the billboard industry to subvert democracy is the cover story on the new… Read More
Study shows billboards hurt nearby property values
A new study shows that billboards negatively affect the values of neighboring properties. It also found that cities with strict billboard controls are experiencing greater… Read More
