Scenic Houston Celebrates Chase Park Plaza at the 2026 Scenic Star Reception

Scenic Star Reception 2026

On the evening of May 7, Scenic Houston welcomed civic leaders, designers, advocates, partners, and supporters to the 2026 Scenic Star Reception, an annual celebration recognizing the people and projects that are helping shape a more beautiful, vibrant, and livable Houston.

This year's Scenic Star Award was proudly presented to Chase Park Plaza, recognizing its outstanding contribution to Houston's evolving urban landscape and its commitment to thoughtful design, quality placemaking, and community connection.

As Houston continues to grow, projects like Chase Park Plaza demonstrate that development can do more than transform a site—it can create meaningful public spaces that bring people together, strengthen neighborhoods, and enhance quality of life. Through intentional architecture, inviting open spaces, and a strong commitment to the surrounding community, Chase Park Plaza reflects the very principles Scenic Houston works to champion every day.

The evening offered guests an opportunity to celebrate these achievements while reconnecting with fellow supporters who share a passion for preserving and enhancing Houston's visual character. Conversations centered on the importance of thoughtful planning, resilient communities, and the role that exceptional design plays in creating places where people want to live, work, and gather.

For more than two decades, the Scenic Star Award has recognized projects that demonstrate excellence in design while making lasting contributions to Houston's public realm. Previous recipients—including Hermann Park Conservancy, East River, and Texas Medical Center's Helix Park—represent a growing legacy of visionary projects that are redefining what is possible for our city.

The Scenic Star Reception continues to be one of Scenic Houston's signature events, bringing together leaders from across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to celebrate innovation, stewardship, and the shared responsibility of creating a more beautiful Houston.

Scenic Houston extends its heartfelt congratulations to the entire Chase Park Plaza team for this well-deserved recognition. We also thank our sponsors, attendees, and generous supporters whose continued partnership makes this celebration—and our work throughout the year—possible.

Together, we are building a future where thoughtful design, vibrant public spaces, and scenic stewardship remain at the heart of Houston's growth.

View photos from the 2026 Scenic Star Reception in our event gallery and learn more about Scenic Houston's programs, advocacy, and upcoming events.