The City of Westerville is now seeking nominations for the Property Improvement Program, a friendly, semiannual awards program for Westerville residents and businesses to recognize significant improvements made to residential homes between November 2013 and May 2014.
Two homes and one church were recognized this past November as part of the Fall Property Improvement Program. Awards will be presented to residential properties based on improvement efforts in these categories:
Landscaping
- • Plant materials in landscape enhance the total overview of the property.
- • Landscape colors attract viewers from the street or sidewalk and harmonize the surrounding landscape (e.g., trees, shrubs and structures).
- • Layout and proportions of plantings and structures is uniform.
- • Design is balanced. For example, plant beds relate to scale and design of structure
- • Landscape is visually appealing and creates an atmosphere of tranquility.
- • Garden beds are clean, mulched and deadheaded.
Building Design
- • The general style of the original structure is improved.
- • Awnings, painting, paint removal or window replacement constitute improvements.
- • Additions to the existing structure enhance its visual appeal.
Window Design
- • Business display windows are creative and visually appealing.
- • Window displays present noticeable improvements.
All nominees must own or lease property in the corporate limits of the City of Westerville, and all improvements must have been implemented no earlier than Nov. 1, 2013. Program materials are online at www.westerville.org/PIP. All nominations must be received by the City no later than 5 p.m. Friday, May 30.
