One of the most exciting and innovative aspects of the SWMD project is that it is embedded in the theory and praxis of Evidence Based Design (EBD). EBD is a process that uses scientific principles and empirical data to shape and contour physical environments. It’s predicated on the notion that technological advances and rigorous scientific […]
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Project funded by State Farm disaster recovery grant for 2019 tornado damage Richardson, Texas – The Texas Trees Foundation, State Farm, and Arbor Day Foundation, will be distributing free trees in Richardson to help reforest damaged and lost trees from the 2019 tornado. Location: Dallas College Richland Campus, 12800 Abrams Road, Richardson Date: Saturday, October 9
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How do you experience the District? Join us in taking a walking tour of Harry Hines – either in person or virtually! The walking tour of Harry Hines Blvd is one of many ways we are gathering community input for the transformation of the Southwestern Medical District Urban Streetscape. This tour provides opportunities for stakeholders
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From June 23rd to June 26th, the SWMD Transformation Project Team was in the neighborhoods around the District talking about the project and hearing the community’s vision! On Wednesday night, the Arlington Park Neighborhood Association graciously hosted us at the Arlington Park Recreation Center for a small focus group of community members. About 30 people
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We are excited to welcome students back this Fall 2020 to a safe, healthy outdoor environment that nourishes both their body and mind. The Texas Trees Foundation Cool Schools team has been busy all summer constructing and implementing outdoor learning areas that are being installed at six schools in the Dallas Independent School District, and
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DALLAS, March 12, 2021 – Texas Trees Foundation partnered with Atmos Energy to safely plant a total of 100, 30-gallon trees in Oak Cliff Founders Park and Harry Stone Park to combat Dallas’ urban heat island, contribute to its overall tree canopy, and provide healthy, safe and green outdoor spaces for North Texas residents. Both
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