Scenic City Certification Best Practices Guide

18 Table 1. Supporting Academic Research Topics of Visual Tenets 10 Visual Tenets Supporting Topics Streetscape Enhancement Street Trees Riparian Buffers Buffer Zones Complete Streets Raingardens Parks, Trails, and Public Space Greenspace Network Multifunctional Landscaping Lighting Standards Pedestrian and Driver Safety Lighting Suitability Wildlife Awareness Design Integrity Participatory Planning Authenticity Sense of Place Landscaping Plant and Tree Protection During Construction Sustainable Irrigation Systems Native Plants Sign Control Non-illuminated Billboards Programming for Grandfathered Signage Pandemic context Litter and Graffiti Education Against Removal Program Utility and Cable Line Program Replacement Wildlife Public Safety Dumpster Screening Native Plants Around Screen Public Art Around Screen Unique Municipal Features and Mainstreet Program Special Programs Keep Texas Beautiful Chapters Darks Sky Program