Resources SWMD

City of Dallas Urban Heat Island Mapping Campaign

We wanted to share a special thank you to the City of Dallas for inviting the Foundation to collaborate in the study! Last month, Texas Trees Foundation was invited by the City of Dallas to collect surface temperature data for the City of Dallas’ Urban Heat Island Mapping Study. Our goal was to evaluate temperatures […]

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SMWD Transformation Project Brochure

Check out our project brochure to learn more about how the Southwestern Medical District Transformation Project is leveraging data and design to transform the outdoor environment in the Southwestern Medical District. With every diverse user of the Southwestern Medical District in mind, from provider to patient, this nature-based solution is for you. SWMD Transformation Project

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Particulate Matter Filtration

Particulate Matter Filtration by Urban Vegetation

Particulate matter (PM) is a component of air pollution harmful to children’s health and is often found in elevated concentrations around urban schools. Vegetation barriers can protect children from exposure to PM by capturing and accumulating particulates and preventing their dispersion. This study, commissioned by the Texas Trees Foundation, sought to determine the efficiency of

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Urban Streetscape Master Plan Southwestern Medical District

SWMD Plan SWMD Brochure Rooted in the City of Dallas for more than a century, the Southwestern Medical District (SWMD) is a premier medical center surrounded by active communities. Just three miles from downtown Dallas, the District is the heart of the city’s regional healthcare network and the site of significant social and economic opportunities.

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