The 2010 Scenic Visionary is Mayor Annise Parker
The gala will be Wednesday, October 21, 2010 at 6:30pm at the Houston Country Club. Underwriting opportunities are available; please contact Holly Eaton at 713-629-0481 or holly@scenichouston.org.
Remarks by Scenic Houston's 2009 Scenic Visionary Award Nominee Jonathan Day
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
I am greatly honored by this award and very much appreciate being recognized in this way by Scenic Houston. I have never been called a "visionary" before–but I certainly have been called worse things. I'm not certain the description fits me very well, since, like most members of my profession, I have always viewed myself as a run-of-the-mill pragmatist. Certainly none of my clients has ever told me that they were seeking a visionary for a lawyer.
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Mayoral Candidate Forum on Quality of Life Issues
Sponsored by Scenic Houston, Bayou Preservation Association, Houston Parks Board, Quality of Life Coalition, and Trees for Houston
Thursday, Sept 17, 2009 5:30-7pm
Houston Garden Center, Hermann Park
This forum will ask targeted questions to mayoral candidates Peter Brown, Gene Locke, Roy Morales, and Annise Parker. Come hear their views on parks & trails, water quality, signage, tree plantings, and more - and ask your own questions!
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Scenic Houston does not endorse any candidate.
Scenic Houston Annual Gala
2009 Event and Honorees
Wednesday, October 28 at 6:30pm Houston Country Club, 1 Potomac Drive
The Scenic Houston annual fall event raises money to advance the organization’s mission – policies that strengthen economic development, foster a sense of place and enhance land values in our region. Strengthening sign regulations, recognition of scenic cities and advocating for urban forestation funding are current priorities. In 2008, Scenic Houston celebrated its 42nd year of working to stop visual blight and improve the appearance of our streetscapes. Enhancing the aesthetic, recreational, and natural aspects of Houston creates a livable city that promotes prosperity and growth. Each year we honor individuals and communities that fully support scenic efforts within the City of Houston.
Honorees Our 2009 Scenic Visionary is Jonathan Day, who has devoted a significant portion of his public and personal life to improving the visual appearance of Houston. Our 2009 Green Roads Award goes to Harris County Toll Road Authority, for not allowing billboard on toll roads and taking a proactive approach to freeway landscaping.
Event Chairs: Kathi Mosbacher Wheeler and Mike Wheeler
Honorary Chair: Charles Butt
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Scenic Houston Scenic Star Awards
Q: What is a Scenic Star?
A: An individual, organization or project recognized for a positive contribution to Houston’s aesthetic environment in any or all of the following aspects:
- Trees & landscaping
- Preservation of green space and natural environment
- Sign controls
- Unity of design within a defined area (e.g. office park, retail center, neighborhood, etc)
2008 Scenic Star Award Winners
Sabine Promenade (BBP) The Sabine Promenade is a 23-acre downtown waterfront park on Buffalo Bayou between Sabine and Bagby Streets. This beautiful waterfront park is increasingly becoming the scene of live music events, canoe and kayak trips, hikes, educational family events and leisure activities for people of all ages. Artwork along the promenade underscores its location and the interconnection of Buffalo Bayou and Houston's history. The Sabine Promenade is not only a welcome addition to downtown Houston but an outstanding example of a successful public/private partnership. Westway Park (David Wolff, Wolff Companies) In developing Westway Park, the Wolff Companies have created a corporate office environment that both preserves and enhances the natural environment. They have planted, and required their purchasers to plant, tens of thousands of trees, shrubs, and annuals. Building materials, and signs in particular have been carefully regulated to prohibit visual clutter while still providing necessary information. Located within this office environment, the Carolyn Wolff Park protects a diverse grove of more than 80 native Texas hardwood trees, many of which are more than 100 years old. This project has truly set a standard for others to follow in maintaining existing trees and enhanced landscaping well beyond City or County requirements.
Previous Award Recipients:
- 2007 – Chuck Carlberg, Council Member Adrian Garcia, Council Member Sue Lovell
- 2006 – Art Storey
- 2005 – Robert Norris
- 2004 – Council Member Pam Holm
- 2002 – Garnet Coleman