Richmond, Texas has received the 2025 Scenic City of the Year award from Scenic Texas. The award recognizes the city’s efforts in visual character, environmental management, and planning. This statewide recognition reflects Richmond’s work to maintain its historic areas while allowing for new development. Mayor Rebecca Haas stated that the award shows Richmond’s focus on balancing tradition and growth.
Scenic Texas noted Richmond’s approach to visual quality. The city has updated sign rules, limited billboards, and promoted building design standards. Corridors such as FM 762, U.S. 90A, and IH 69/US 59 have fewer new billboards and more monument-style signs. Richmond has also added wayfinding signs to help residents and visitors.
The city’s development code and design standards guide new projects to fit with historic areas and protect key views. These rules also support walkable and attractive streets. Environmental measures include tree preservation, native landscaping, and green infrastructure like bioswales and rain gardens to manage stormwater…