Pattern and Palette of Place: A Landscape and Aesthetics Master Plan for the Nevada State Highway System.

摘要

Highways are among the most visible artifacts of our civilization. Our highways give form to our communities and impact us every day of our lives. They connect us to each other and to the place we have chosen to call home. They welcome our guests upon arrival and send them on their way when they leave. Because they affect our ecosystems and the way our neighborhoods and places of business connect to each other, they influence the quality of life of every citizen in the state. The goal of this Master Plan is to establish a landscape and aesthetics program for the Nevada state highway system. The program will provide a vehicle for NDOT and Nevada's communities to improve the quality of life in the state by allowing us to beautify highways, improve the state's public image, welcome visitors, and contribute to a tourist-based economy. With careful attention, the landscape and aesthetics program can create highways that celebrate the state's many beautiful landscapes, as well as its diverse populations.