Selection Criteria

The selection committee was made up of 7 individuals, 5 of whom were appointed by City Council Members. The remaining two individuals were staff members from the Department of Housing and Community Development.

The committee evaluated street-facing landscaping and enhancements that increased the property's curb appeal including plant materials, landscape design, and property maintenance. Each winning property enhances its neighborhood and:

• plant selection is site and climate appropriate
• footpath is clear and inviting
• front porch is clean from debris and in good condition
• front door crisply painted and clean
• front yard lawn green and well-trimmed
• fencing and exterior paint of the home in good condition
• yard free of litter