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2012
Summer 2012
Interview with David Demarest, chairman of Trinity Strand Trail, about his connection to the Trinity River.
Trinity Strand Trail granted $400K by TIF board for design of the soft surface trail along the river channel!
March 2012
Trinity Strand Trail - Work in Dallas Moving Forward
2011
December 2011
Debbie Fetterman writes about the Jingle Bell Run participants in her blog... read it here!
September 2011
Trinity Strand Trail participates in PARK(ing) Day Dallas.
July 2011
January 2011
Trinity Strand Trail highlighted on #20 in D Magazine's "20 for 2011".
2010
May 2010
What an exciting day for Trinity Strand Trail! Our press conference with Mayor Tom Leppert and Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Pauline Medrano (also the Councilmember for our district) showcased a major milestone for our project... the completion of Turtle Creek Plaza. After years of hard work, not to mention the dedication and determination of many special friends, supporters and contributors, we were able to celebrate this great accomplishment. Click here to see the video!
January 2010
Trinity Strand Trail used as example to promote NCTCOG funding process.
2009
December 2009
Trinity Strand Trail and Dallas Mavericks partner with Luke's Locker to bring
back the Jingle Bell Run. Please visit www.dallasjinglebellrun.com for more
information.
Debbie Fetterman writes about the Jingle Bell Run and Trinity Strand Trail
in "Jingle
Bell Run shakes off four years of rust".
September 2009
Trailhead at Hi Line Drive and the river channel completed.
July 2009
Lights…camera…action Trinity Strand Trail is a featured projects in the state documentary highlighting projects in Texas that promote healthy community-wide changes. Just click on the section “Increasing Physical Activity” and take a look!
July 2009
The Meadows Foundation grants $41,000 for operating support.June 2009
The George and Fay Young Foundation provides $25,000 grant for administrative costs.
January 2009
Friends of the Trinity Strand Trail and Mike Kutner receive Great Texas Trailhead Planning/Design Award from Texas Trails Network.
2008
September 2008
The Hoblitzelle Foundation grants $50,000 to the Trinity Strand Trail for development and planning.
May 2008
Long before Dallas' Trinity tollway is built a little ribbon of pavement called the Trinity Strand Trail will give walkers, runners, rollerbladers and bikers a sorely needed option for their exercise of choice. Click here to read the article.
2007
December 2007
Received the Dream Study 2007 Urban Design Award from Dallas Planning Council.
October 2007
Secured land donation for the Trinity Strand Trail/Katy Trail Connection.
2006
November 2006
Dallas City bond election approved by voters provides $2.5 million for Trinity Strand Trail.
August 2006
The Eugene McDermott Foundation provides $100,000 grant for staff development.
June 2006
The Hoblitzelle Foundation grants $150,000 for design/construction.
2005
June 2005
Dallas City Council establishes the Dallas Design District TIF District.
April 2005
White Ibis flock, Snowy Egret and Mallards sighted - Group identified 20 bird species along the Old Meanders.
2004
The reach of the Old Trinity meanders between Stemmons Park and Medical District Drive designated a "Park" by the Dallas Park & Recreation Department.
2003
2003 bond program designates $1 million to Trinity Strand Trail for design and match for federal funds.
