Scenic Assessment Methodology for Preserving Scenic Viewsheds of Virginia, USA

Patrick A. Miller, Jisoo Sim (), Leighton Powell and Lynn Crump
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Patrick A. Miller: Landscape Architecture Program, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA
Jisoo Sim: Department of Landscape Architecture, Pusan National University, Miryang 50463, Republic of Korea
Leighton Powell: Scenic Virginia, Richmond, VA 23219, USA
Lynn Crump: Scenic Virginia, Richmond, VA 23219, USA

Land, 2024, vol. 13, issue 7, 1-21

Abstract: The non-profit organization Scenic Virginia is dedicated to identifying and showcasing the state’s scenic landscapes. Recently, the state incorporated a “scenic” element into its new Conserve Virginia land conservation strategy. Consequently, there is a need for a standardized assessment tool that both citizens and professionals can use to identify and evaluate the scenic value of publicly accessible viewsheds in Virginia. This paper outlines the rationale behind developing a scientifically robust protocol, which is based on an extensive literature review and photographs from Scenic Virginia’s annual photo contest. The protocol serves as a scenic assessment tool designed to encourage local citizen participation in identifying significant scenic resources in Virginia. Local communities will utilize this new tool to help them identify and evaluate their scenic assets. The protocol was reviewed by a panel of experts, and its implementation is currently underway.

Keywords: scenic; viewshed; visual; assessment; landscape; VRM; communities (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q15 Q2 Q24 Q28 Q5 R14 R52 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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