Staff Report
BUDA — On Nov. 3, the Buda City Council will recognize the city of Buda as a Platinum Scenic City recipient, which is the highest level awarded in the Scenic City Certification Program.
This year, Buda is one of 22 Texas cities to be certified as a Scenic City. The city was awarded a Gold Scenic City Certification in 2011 and improved in rank to a Platinum designation this year for the first time.
“The City has worked relentlessly to earn this platinum designation,” said Melissa McCollum, Buda Planning Director. “It’s an honor for the City to have received this recognition. It’s the product of the City’s high standards for streetscapes and its effort to preserve heritage trees, cultivate greenbelts and limit light pollution.”
The Scenic City Certification Program supports and recognizes Texas municipalities that implement high-quality scenic standards for public roadways and spaces.
“The Scenic City designation is fast becoming an acknowledgment that residents are committed to creating a more scenic environment for themselves and for visitors,” said Sarah Tober, Scenic Texas President, “whether that means creating scenic roadways, preserving historic sites, or improving parks and green spaces.”
