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Dr. Chanam Lee

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Dr. Chanam Lee joined the Southwestern Medical District Best Practices Advisory Committee with the excitement of having the opportunity to contribute to something much larger than herself. Although she is consistently asked to be in projects due to her expertise in research for active living, Lee found that the Southwestern Medical District Streetscape Project not only aligned with her passion for creating healthy environments but is also a dream project that any community would […]

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June 2021 Project Newsletter

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Transforming the Southwestern Medical District for Health and Nature ADVISORY COMMITTEE SPOTLIGHT We have invited experts from across the country to offer us support in the creation of a thriving Medical District.  OUR WEBSITE HAS LAUNHED The new SWMD Transformation website has officially launched! Learn more about the project by clicking the link below. POPUP EVENTS From

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June Neighborhood Outreach

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From June 23rd to June 26th, the SWMD Transformation Project Team was in the neighborhoods around the District talking about the project and hearing the community’s vision! On Wednesday night, the Arlington Park Neighborhood Association graciously hosted us at the Arlington Park Recreation Center for a small focus group of community members. About 30 people

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Texas Trees Foundation Celebrates the Adoption of the First Dallas Urban Forest Master Plan

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The plan was unanimously adopted on June 9 by the Dallas City Council DALLAS, June 10, 2021  – Texas Trees Foundation (TTF) is proud to announce that the first Dallas Urban Forest Master Plan has officially been adopted by the Dallas City Council. This long-term strategic effort is a major milestone for the City and

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Texas Trees Foundation Presents the First Urban Forest Master Plan to the City of Dallas for Next Steps

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A press conference will be held on June 3 at the West Dallas Multipurpose Center DALLAS, June 1, 2021 – The Texas Trees Foundation (TTF) is presenting the completed Dallas Urban Forest Master Plan (UFMP) to the City of Dallas at a press conference on June 3, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. The event will be

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Texas Trees Foundation Celebrates the Completion of Seven Neighborhood Parks at Dallas ISD Schools

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The new Neighborhood Parks are equipped with new playground equipment, a loop trail, new trees, and additional amenities that encourage a healthy outdoor learning environment. DALLAS, TX (May 9, 2022) – Seven Dallas ISD schools are celebrating the opening of their new Neighborhood Parks as part of the Cool Schools Program, led by Texas Trees Foundation.

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Texas Trees Foundation Celebrates the Grand Opening of Six Cool School Neighborhood Parks

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DALLAS, May 5, 2021 – Texas Trees Foundation, in partnership with the Dallas Independent School District, Dallas Parks and Recreation, Trust for Public Land, 29 Pieces, and generous donors, is proud to announce the opening of six Cool School Neighborhood Parks, which will be celebrated during the Grand Opening event at John Ireland Elementary from 9-10 a.m. on May 26.

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Texas Trees Foundation and the City of Wilmer Will Host a Free Tree Distribution Event

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The initiative will provide up to 250 trees to Wilmer residents DALLAS, April 16, 2021 – On April 29, the Texas Trees Foundation will partner with the City of Wilmer to distribute 250 free trees at Wilmer City Hall from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in recognition of Earth Day. Tree species available include Chinquapin

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