The Challenges and Opportunities Present in the Southwestern Medical District Landscape There is an unfortunate irony present in the Southwestern Medical District today. The institutions that call the Medical District home are of world-class caliber. More than 42,000 dedicated professionals in the Medical District respond daily to the profound call to care for the health […]
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Growing a Cooler, Greener Downtown Dallas Downtown Dallas is on the verge of a major transformation. This new report reveals how 500 strategically planted trees will boost shade, cut summer heat, improve air quality, and create more vibrant, walkable streets. Backed by detailed data, maps, and expert recommendations, it’s a roadmap for turning our city
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by Heather Stevens In a philanthropic landscape long dominated by buildings and naming rights, a quiet yet powerful transformation is underway. Today’s most visionary donors are no longer asking what will be built in their name. Instead, they are asking how a planned space will make people feel—how it will invite connection, foster impact, and
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This introductory blog serves as a comprehensive level-set for the entire Southwestern Medical District Transformation Project. It offers a full overview of the vision, context, and foundational strategies behind this ambitious initiative. Future blog posts will be shorter in length and will dive more deeply into specific, unique aspects of the project—such as our community engagement process, evidence-based design
Our 2024 Annual Report is here! We are deeply grateful for every partner, volunteer, donor, and community member who made this year of growth and impact possible. Our Annual Report is more than just numbers — it’s a celebration of lives touched, neighborhoods transformed, and the resilient canopy we’re building together across North Texas. Inside,
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DALLAS, Texas (May 15, 2025) – Texas Trees Foundation is pleased to announce that Robb P. Stewart has joined the Texas Trees Foundation Board of Trustees. Mr.Stewart brings a passion for green space and a wealth of experience to support the mission of the Foundation: to improve the health of cities and people
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DALLAS (March 26, 2025) – Energy Transfer, a leading provider of energy infrastructure, announced today a $100,000 donation to the Texas Trees Foundation to support three Dallas-based environmental initiatives throughout 2025. This partnership underscores Energy Transfer’s commitment to community engagement by funding tree-planting efforts that will contribute to a greener, healthier city. In addition to
In August, the Southwestern Medical District Urban Streetscape and Park Project at Texas Trees Foundation was honored to receive the top award in the Public Outreach category for the American Planning Association – TexasChapter’s annual awards. This award honors an individual, project, or program that uses information and education about the value of planning to
From August to December 2023, the Texas Trees Foundation team, our Equitable Engagement Partners at MIG, Inc., and Design Partners at Field Operations executed Phase 2 Equitable Engagement for the Southwestern Medical District (SWMD) Urban Streetscape and Park project. Equitable Engagement is the cornerstone of the SWMD Urban Streetscape and Park Project. It is defined
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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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