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Biophilia and the Importance of Designing for Human Health

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Biophilia, a term coined by social psychologist Erich Fromm and popularized by biologist E.O. Wilson, is the philosophy that humans have an innate, biological affinity for the natural world. Importantly, research shows that there is a positive influence of greenery on human psychological and cognitive functioning; by using plants and their inherent shapes, colors, forms, …

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Brent Bucknum, Founder and Principal of Hyphae Design Laboratory

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Brent Bucknum, founder and principal of Hyphae Design Laboratory, is a consultant on the Southwestern Medical District (SWMD) project. He brings technological innovation, evidence-based research, state-of-the-art methodologies, and a great passion for bridging the gap between urban health and the built environments to the project.   Brent’s early work focused on environmental justice in west …

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Vision Phase Equitable Engagement Summary

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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. We have engaged 1,942 community members in the process so far! Thank you to …

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November 2021 Project Newsletter

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Transforming the Southwestern Medical District for Health and Nature UPCOMING ENGAGEMENT FINDINGS How do you experience the District? Take a walking tour of Harry Hines – either in person or virtually! The tour provides opportunities for you to engage with the streetscape, identify challenges and opportunities, and explore potential alternative scenarios. VISION OBJECTIVES We are …

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October 2021 Project Newsletter

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Transforming the Southwestern Medical District for Health and Nature UPCOMING ENGAGEMENT FINDINGS We are currently looking for a SWMD Project Urban Design Associate. This person will be responsible for facilitating and coordinating the robust equitable engagement plan, outreach strategy, and overall project design and implementation. VIRTUAL AND PRINT WALKING TOUR How do you experience the …

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September 2021 Project Newsletter

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Transforming the Southwestern Medical District for Health and Nature AIA Dallas 2021 Community Honor Award Texas Trees Foundation was humbled to be recognized by the AIA Dallas Chapter to receive the 2021 Community Honor Award on September 30th at a breakfast being held at the Architecture and Design Exchange. The nomination and selection committee commends …

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August 2021 Project Newsletter

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Transforming the Southwestern Medical District for Health and Nature New Ways to Share your Ideas! VIRTUAL COMMUNITY WORKSHOP Join your community and the Texas Trees Foundation for an interactive virtual workshop on Tuesday, September 14th from 12- 2 pm! We will be sharing our engagement findings to date and workshopping ideas for design as we …

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June 2021 Project Newsletter

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Transforming the Southwestern Medical District for Health and Nature ADVISORY COMMITTEE SPOTLIGHT We have invited experts from across the country to offer us support in the creation of a thriving Medical District.  OUR WEBSITE HAS LAUNHED The new SWMD Transformation website has officially launched! Learn more about the project by clicking the link below. POPUP EVENTS From …

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