As part of the largest urban heat island in Dallas and with only 7% of the public right-of-way shaded and cooled by tree canopy cover, the team hopes to effect large-scale change in the Southwestern Medical District by driving green infrastructure change. However, our team and partners are passionate and skilled in designing interventions that focus on even the smallest details affecting pedestrians' experiences. Through our work, we demonstrate the impact of every design choice on how pedestrians perceive and interact with their environment. Head over to @ Southwestern Medical District Urban Streetscape and Park Project and Hyphae Design Laboratory to learn more about how the project team is utilizing sensor data to inform design decisions to create a cooler, cleaner, greener, and safer SWMD.
Texas Trees Foundation
Non-profit Organizations
Dallas, Texas 1,565 followers
Texas Trees Foundation is committed to creating healthy communities through tree planting, education and outreach.
About us
The Texas Trees Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating healthy communities through tree planting, education, outreach, and policy. TTF focuses on community development and reinforcing awareness of the symbiotic relationship between people and trees through outreach to residents, schools, corporations, developers, municipalities, and federal agencies. Using educational programs, urban planning technology, and community programs, TTF seeks to inspire environmental awareness and action throughout the North Texas region. The Texas Trees Foundation is a recognized leader and partner in advancing urban forestry locally, regionally, and nationally.
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http://www.texastrees.org
External link for Texas Trees Foundation
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- Non-profit Organizations
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- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Dallas, Texas
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1982
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3000 Pegasus Park Dr
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Dallas, Texas 75247, US
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Sun ☀️ and Shade 🌳 Studies have been a central part of the design process as the team and our partners have modeled the effectiveness of various tree layouts along the Green Spine (Harry Hines Boulevard) and the future site of the Green Park (Harry Hines/Inwood Road) across environmental and human health variables. Green Spine - Findings: "Tree Groves" are the preferred layout for the Green Spine to maximize shade along the pedestrian pathways, making for a much cooler and healthier experience for people walking and cycling. Tree Groves take on the form of varied species, sizes, and spacing between trees to mimic how trees naturally grow. Green Park - Findings: "Tree Clusters" are the preferred layout for the Green Park. By planting in an organic pattern like the Tree Groves along the Green Spine, park users will have a unique experience resembling being in a forested area. Planting in Tree Clusters creates maximal shade for pedestrians, and increases tree biodiversity and resiliency. ➡️ Swipe to see a heat map showing the sun and shade levels of each layout and the pros and cons associated with each! Field Operations Hyphae Design Laboratory #urbanheat #evidencebaseddesign #urbandesign #landscapedesign
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This summer Texas Trees is embracing the shade! Looking for ways to get involved? Join our volunteer initiatives: https://ow.ly/b4Zj50SxnmI, donate to our projects https://ow.ly/Xb6a50SxnmK, and help share our mission and reports to help spread awareness. Follow along to learn more about urban heat and how our work is helping to create a cooler, cleaner, and greener Dallas. Send your photos of how you #EmbraceTheShade to jane@texastrees.org to get featured! 🌳🕶️🌱
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🌳 Congratulations to all 6 of our Green Jobs Work Force Graduates! 🌳 We are incredibly proud of our latest cohort of graduates who have successfully completed the Green Jobs Workforce Program. Their dedication and hard work are helping meet the growing need of a trained urban forestry workforce. 🌱 A heartfelt thank you to our amazing partners, Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas, TRAC -Transition Resource Action Center, and First Horizon Bank, and our funders The Muse Family Foundation, The Addy Foundation, Texas A&M Forest Service, and the Department of Labor through Representative Jasmine Crockett, who made this program possible. Your support is helping to create a sustainable future and providing young adults with valuable skills and career opportunities in urban forestry and arboriculture. Together, we are making a difference! 💚🌱 #GreenJobs #UrbanForestry #CommunityImpact #Sustainability
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Texas Trees Foundation has two new openings available. Please visit us at www.texastrees.org/jobs for more information and to apply. 🌳
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Texas Trees is adding a Program Coordinator role to our Green Team! Go to www.texastrees.org/jobs for more information and to apply. 🌳
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Check out the Dallas Morning News Article highlighting our Green Jobs Workforce Program. The article discusses services offered through our program and the critical need of an accessible green job career pathway for those that face barriers to employment. https://ow.ly/eQcH50SotwP the-dallas-morning-news
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Join the TTF Green Team! For more information and to apply, please go to www.texastrees.org/jobs. 🌳
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Please visit our website at https://ow.ly/5Z2q50Snxch if interested and keep an eye out for more opportunities coming soon!
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