Community Engagement

The Power of Place: Why Donors are Funding Spaces, Not Just Buildings

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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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A Prescription for Dallas: Transforming the Southwestern Medical District at the Intersection of Health and Nature

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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

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The Texas Trees Foundation Welcomes New Board Trustee

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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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Energy Transfer Donates $100,000 to Texas Trees Foundation to Support Dallas-Based Green Initiatives

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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

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Texas Trees Foundation and our Community Engagement Partners at MIG, Inc. Take Home GOLD in Community Engagement Award!

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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

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