POLICY & ADVOCACY
Trees shape healthier, more resilient communities—and smart policies help them thrive. At Texas Trees Foundation, our policy and advocacy efforts focus on supporting science-based solutions that enhance urban forestry, public health, and environmental equity. We work collaboratively with local leaders, organizations, and community members to promote practices that protect and grow our green infrastructure. Explore how data, education, and strategic partnerships are informing decisions that benefit both people and the environment across North Texas.
2025 Annual Report
2025 Annual Report In 2025, Texas Trees Foundation continued its mission to create healthier, more resilient communities through the power of urban forestry. Working alongside partners, volunteers, educators, and community leaders, we expanded tree planting initiatives, strengthened environmental education programs, and advanced research that supports sustainable urban development across North Texas. This year, our work […]
The link between Cardiovascular Health and Trees
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 […]
Introducing Pritchard Associates
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 […]
The Legacy of Stan Levenson Will Grow for Years to Come
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, grandfather, […]
Green Philanthropy: Why the Next Great Civic Investments Will Be Environmental
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 – […]
How Evidence-Based Design Fights Urban Heat
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 […]
Downtown Dallas Tree Inventory Update & Priority Planting Plan
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 […]
The Power of Place: Why Donors are Funding Spaces, Not Just Buildings
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 […]
A Prescription for Dallas: Transforming the Southwestern Medical District at the Intersection of Health and Nature
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 […]
The Texas Trees Foundation Welcomes New Board Trustee
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 […]