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6) Modify existing codes to adopt appropriate design standards in conformance with the San Jacinto Corridor Design Standards. 7) Continue to work with the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region and consider code modifications and other program support to implement the San Jacinto Historic District design standards, including the Project Stan Initiative, which uses industrial infrastructure and landscaping to highlight and celebrate the area's history and historical si0nifixanue.3 C) Consider implementing a program to publicly recognize residential and business property owners for their role toward enhancing the visual appearance cfthe City. This could include monthly recognition an the City's uxebsitc or other public communication media. B) Partner with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to enhance the visual appearance of the Cm/x existing and future overpasses, as depicted on Map 2.2, Beautification Plan. lB)Continue seeking public/public and/or public/private partnerships to master plan and implement site specific enhancements throughout the City. By *my of example, continue working with the La Porte Independent School District (|SD) and adjacent retail center owners %o implement the enhancements depicted in the Texas Avenue Beautification Project Master Plan, among others. 11) Partner with TxDOTto enhance the visual appearance of the Miller Cut Off Road, Sens Road, and SR 146 interchange areas. These enhancements could be similar in type and quality to the improvements already completed at the State Highway 2I5/|ndepemdmnce Parkway interchange located just outside City limits, mudepicted on Map 2.2, Beautification Plan. 12) Create a comprehensive vvayfinding program to project a consistent image for the entire City and to provide directional guidance to the area's greatest assets, i.e., Maio Street and Sylvan Beech. Partner with TxDQT to develop and obtain approval for a VVayf|mdinASiAn Guide System Plan. 13) Evaluate program criteria and make necessary improvements to achieve certification through the Scenic City Certification Program. Sponsored by Scenic Texas, this certification recognizes Texas municipalities that implement high -quality scenic standards for public roadways and public spaces, with the long-term goal ofimproving the image ofall cities. ' Economic Alliance Houston Port Region. San Jacinto Texas, Historic District Corridor Standards athttp:/4mwe.ci]a-