John R. Breeding, President and CEO of the Uptown Houston

Each year Scenic Houston recognizes a community leader who is playing a vital role in improving Houston’s appearance and image. We are delighted to announce that this year’s Scenic Visionary award will be presented to John R. Breeding. For more than 30 years Mr. Breeding, in his capacities as President and CEO of the Uptown Houston District and as Administrator of the Uptown Development Authority, has set the standards in creating the archetype for successful mixed use urban centers in the United States.

Scenic Houston’s online, virtual celebration will include a conversation with acclaimed urban planner, educator and author, Alexander Garvin.  Mr. Garvin, the President & CEO of AGA Public Realm Strategist, is also an adjunct professor at Yale University and has written numerous books on architecture and urbanism.  His latest book, The Heart of a City, focuses on how important downtown areas are to thriving cities.  Mr. Garvin has been watching the progress in Uptown Houston for 30 years and has likened Post Oak Boulevard to some of the most famous thoroughfares in the world.

Annual Dinner

Honoree History

2020
John R. Breeding, Scenic Visionary

2019
Allan Port, Scenic Hero
Brad Freels, Scenic Visionary

2018
Walter M. Mischer, Jr., Scenic Visionary
Paul D. Chapman, Scenic Hero

2017
Mayor Sylvester Turner, Scenic Visionary

2016
Larry D. Johnson, Scenic Visionary

2015
Robert Duncan, Scenic Visionary

2014
Richard J. Campo, Scenic Visionary
Margaret Lloyd, Scenic Hero

2013
John W. Johnson, Scenic Visionary
H-E-B, Scenic Initiative

2012
John Kirksey, Scenic Visionary
Central Houston, Scenic Initiative

2011
Ann Lents, Scenic Visionary
Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Scenic Integrity Award

2010
Mayor Annise Parker, Scenic Visionary

2009
Jonathan Day, Scenic Visionary
Harris County Toll Road Authority, Green Roads Award

2008
Cece and Mack Fowler, Scenic Visionaries
Kay Crooker, Scenic Hero
Uptown Houston District, Scenic Initiative

2007
Bob Lanier, Scenic Visionary
Mary Lou Henry, Scenic Hero

2006
Gerald Hines, Caroll Shaddock, Bob Randolph, Eleanor Tinsley,
Madeline Appel, Bill Coats, Louis Sklar, Mavis Kelsey Jr, Scenic Visionaries

2005
Jodie Jiles, Scenic Visionary
Gary Trietsch, Green Roads Award

2004
Mayor Bill White, Scenic Visionary

2003
Sadie Gwin Blackburn, Scenic Visionary

2002
Max Watson, Scenic Visionary

2001
Ed Wulfe, Scenic Visionary

2000
Cynthia and George Mitchell, Scenic Visionaries

1999
Eleanor Tinsley, Champion of Scenic Conservation