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10. Unique municipal features and special programs The SCCP has worked hard to create a comprehensive and inclusive set of visual tenets that support our mission. It is important for us to create space for cities to share unique and inventive ways that help to generate and maintain strong scenic standards. To allow for this, the 10th Visual Tenet, “Unique municipal features and special programs”, is intentionally open-ended. In this section, cities showcase the creative ways that they incorporate scenic standards into city initiatives. The submissions vary based on location, size, age, and values of a community. Some of the common submissions are as follows: • historic districts • historic preservation programs • a scenic program related to a unique geographic feature • a natural environment enhancement program • storm runoff collectors • beach/lake/river cleanups • retention basins • plantings in detention areas • landscaping along a body of water • a vegetated area bordering a stream or established to protect a stream system • innovative programs above and beyond our criteria in any of the certification categories In addition to the list provided above, cities often include art and park land dedication programs, Dark Sky certification, Keep America Beautiful chapters, and Main Street programs. As the SCCP continues to develop, more innovation and creativity is presented to us through our participating Scenic Cities. It is important that we continue the path of collaboration to collectively increase the level of sustainability and equity in the state of Texas.
