City of Wilmer Hosts Free Tree Giveaway for Earth Day The City of Wilmer will be hosting an Earth Day event on Saturday, April 23, where residence can claim a free tree seedling. DALLAS, TX (April 20, 2022) – The City of Wilmer has partnered with Texas Trees Foundation to giveaway 250 free tree […]
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Brent Bucknum, founder and principal of Hyphae Design Laboratory, is a consultant on the Southwestern Medical District (SWMD) project. He brings technological innovation, evidence-based research, state-of-the-art methodologies, and a great passion for bridging the gap between urban health and the built environments to the project. Brent’s early work focused on environmental justice in west
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One of the most exciting and innovative aspects of the SWMD project is that it is embedded in the theory and praxis of Evidence Based Design (EBD). EBD is a process that uses scientific principles and empirical data to shape and contour physical environments. It’s predicated on the notion that technological advances and rigorous scientific
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Texas Trees Foundation Partners with Amazon to Help Create Cleaner and Healthier Cool Schools Through the work of the Texas Trees Foundation’s Cool Schools Program and contributions from Amazon, K.B. Polk Center for Academically Talented and Gifted will receive a new outdoor learning space and new trees. DALLAS, TX (March 24, 2022) – Texas
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE American Forests and Salesforce Provide New Trees for Dallas Parks Dallas Parks are receiving new trees in efforts to help the City of Dallas increase their tree canopy and help mitigate urban heat. DALLAS, TX (March 21, 2022) – 50 new trees were planted at Seaton Park in efforts to provide shade
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New trees were planted at Willoughby Park as part of the Branching Out Program which aims to mitigate urban heat by making Dallas parks cooler and greener. DALLAS, TX (March 18, 2022) – Willoughby Park received 50 new trees as part of a partnership with Texas Trees Foundation, American Forests, Salesforce, One Tree Planted, Origins
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The Branching Out program will plant 300 trees throughout six Dallas parks from February through April 2022. DALLAS, TX (February 25, 2022) – Six Dallas parks are slated to receive 50 new trees this spring as part of the Branching Out planting program led by the Dallas Park and Recreation and coordinated in collaboration with
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From the equitable engagement findings of Phase I, a community vision statement was produced that culminates the design and placemaking constructions that stakeholders and engagement participants anticipate the project to encompass once completed. Placemaking is a widely used term in development these days, the definition though broad, has been attempted by several urban planning groups
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As we roll into the new year, we joyfully welcome our new Chairman Dan Patterson, who will be taking over the role following long time former Chairman Dr. Bobby B. Lyle. After 30 years on the Foundation’s Board of Trustees, including 28 years as Chairman, Dr. Lyle decided to step away from service on the
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Texas Trees Foundation is thrilled to release the Phase 1 Equitable Engagement Summary for the SWMD Urban Streetscape Project! This document covers all of the engagement activities that we have conducted this year – from virtual community questionnaire to door-to-door canvassing. We have engaged 1,942 community members in the process so far! Thank you to
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