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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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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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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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Phase II Equitable Engagement Summary

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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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City of Dallas Urban Heat Island Mapping Campaign

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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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Texas Trees Foundation and Southwestern Medical District Reveal Design & Launch

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Urban Streetscape Project to Transform Largest “Heat Island” in Dallas into Green Oasis for 3.4 Million Patients, Healthcare Workers, Residents Data-driven effort, design aims to become national model for healthy, green communities DALLAS, May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Leadership from Texas Trees Foundation (TTF) and the Dallas-based Southwestern Medical District (SWMD), home to three, world-class healthcare

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SWMD Best Practices Advisory Committee

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Modeling Collaboration and Innovation We have invited experts from across the country to push us to think beyond the boundaries of standard design and operating procedures. They bring knowledge from different disciplines to ensure we are incorporating best practices and using state of the art approaches.65 national experts representing 50 different organizations have given their time

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Equitable Engagement: SWMD Project

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You Spoke, We Heard! Phase 1 of the Equitable Engagement component is complete and the Texas Trees Foundation is thrilled to release the Phase 1 Equitable Engagement Summary for the SWMD Urban Streetscape Project!This document covers all of the engagement activities that we have conducted this year – from virtual community questionnaire to door-to-door canvassing.

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