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The Importance of Public Art
Public art can be found in every corner of cities across America. These pieces of art, both the big and the small, are created in a spirit of celebration and community. Just like the pieces of art hanging in a museum, public art has the power to spark conversation,...
North Texas Giving Day 2020
Texas is known for being bigger and better, and that includes our generous spirits. Communities Foundation of Texas hosts the largest community-wide giving event in the nation, North Texas Giving Day, which has raised over $290 million over the past eleven years....
Building a Better Dallas with the Trinity Strand Trail
Building a Better Dallas with The Trinity Strand Trail Over the past eight years, the mission to build a better Dallas evolved from an idea to the forming of Friends of the Trinity Strand Trail in 2002 to securing funding and land donations to where we are now, Phase...
How Walking Improves Mental and Physical Health
Walking is indeed considered as one of the most essential workouts one can ever do. However, as simple as it may be, it undeniably draws amazing benefits to one’s health. “Aside from that walking is a really simple and easy exercise, it is also affordable. You can...
Why the Trinity Strand Trail is Important to the Design District
The Trinity Strand Trail that runs along the Trinity River in Dallas was created to improve the lifestyle of every member of the Design District community and surrounding areas by allowing residents to have easy access to a peaceful environment of greenery and...