Join us as we explore the intersection of health and nature through the lens of the Southwestern Medical District Urban Streetscape and Park Transformation Project.
Discover how the Southwestern Medical District, home to world-renowned institutions like Parkland Health, UT Southwestern, and Children’s Health System of Texas, is taking bold steps to address environmental health challenges while fostering wellness through innovative urban design. Spearheaded by the Texas Trees Foundation, alongside vital support from the City of Dallas, Dallas County and NCTCOG, the Southwestern Medical District Urban Streetscape and Park Transformation Project is a groundbreaking public-private partnership. This transformative initiative will turn miles of concrete into a vibrant green landscape, featuring an expansive 8-acre park along Harry Hines Boulevard. With a robust investment of $198 million, this project leverages evidence-based design and biophilic principles to cultivate a holistic environment that promotes health, healing, and community well-being, setting a new standard for urban revitalization.
Register now for an enlightening discussion with key leaders driving this initiative, as we explore the intersection of health and nature and its potential to transform Dallas’ largest urban heat island into a sustainable, equitable, and healing destination.
Location
The Dallas Petroleum Club 1900 N. Akard Street 14th Floor Dallas, Tx 75201 UNITED STATES
