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QTS Partners with Texas Trees Foundation to Grow a Greener North Texas

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Celebrating Earth Day with multi-year partnership to plant 5,000 trees and strengthen local communities    DALLAS, April 22, 2026 – In celebration of Earth Day, QTS Data Centers (QTS) today announced a new partnership with the Texas Trees Foundation to plant 5,000 trees over the next two years in South Dallas and Irving, reinforcing QTS’s commitment to environmental stewardship and long-term community investment in North Texas.  The […]

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Energy Providers Pump Life into DFW Greening Projects

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Vistra Corp and Burns & McDonnell join with Texas Trees Foundation to plant 100 trees DALLAS, TX (March 2026) – Thanks to a partnership between Vistra Corp, Burns & McDonnell and the Texas Trees Foundation, Dallas College – Eastfield Campus will receive 100 new trees planted on its grounds at the end of March. “Dallas

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Energy Provider Supports Rejuvenating Greening Project

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DALLAS, TX (March 2026) – Thanks to a strong partnership between Energy Transfer and the Texas Trees Foundation an investment of 36 trees will be provided to After8toEducate, a facility that provides unsheltered youth (ages 14-21) with support in accessing safe housing, education and essential services, for volunteers with Energy Transfer to plant. A mix

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Growing Love: A Biophilic Conversation on Health, Nature and the Future of Dallas

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When was the last time you truly fell in love with nature? Cherished the fleeting, soft golden hues and dappled light of golden hour? Paused to admire birdsong or plant life rustling in the breeze? Stood in awe of towering tree canopies or blooming wildflower meadows? This is exactly what we invited our community to

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The link between Cardiovascular Health and Trees

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In 2023, more than 900,000 people died from cardiovascular disease in the U.S. That’s the equivalent of one in every three deaths, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC reports that heart disease is the number one cause of death for both men and women in the United States.   February is American Heart Health Month, and it is a great opportunity to raise awareness of cardiovascular health and spotlight interventions occurring at

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Introducing Pritchard Associates

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Meet Jim Pritchard! Jim is the Founder and President of Pritchard Associates, an owner’s representative project management firm based here in Dallas. We are thrilled that they will be lending their talents and skills as the newest members of our larger Southwestern Medical District Transformation team.   As an Owner’s Representative, think of Pritchard Associates as the aligner, helper, and ultimate advocate for the SWMD Transformation Project, committed to safeguarding

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The Legacy of Stan Levenson Will Grow for Years to Come

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A lover of people, music, and fine dining, Dallas legend Stan “Stan the Man” Levenson, taught us all how to love life – and people – well. A pioneering leader in public relations and advertising, Stanley A. Levenson, passed at 91. We celebrate Mr. Levenson’s remarkable legacy as an innovator, civic champion, invested husband, father,

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Green Philanthropy: Why the Next Great Civic Investments Will Be Environmental

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In the history of great cities, civic investments have often followed a predictable arc. We’ve built grand libraries and museums, championed arts districts, revitalized historic buildings, and funded cutting-edge medical facilities. These investments have defined eras, shaped neighborhoods, and left lasting marks on our culture. Now, a new chapter in civic philanthropy is emerging —

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How Evidence-Based Design Fights Urban Heat

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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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Downtown Dallas Tree Inventory Update & Priority Planting Plan

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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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