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Trust for Public Land and city launch first cohort of Dallas Greening Initiative to convert vacant lots to neighborhood greens
Summary
Trust for Public Land and Dallas Parks unveiled designs and community engagement plans for five cohort‑one green spaces, funded by $1.25M in ARPA plus matching philanthropic funds; the first site is scheduled for groundbreaking in June 2025, and the program aims to deliver 15 neighborhood greens over four years.
Trust for Public Land and Dallas Parks presented the Dallas Greening Initiative’s first cohort of neighborhood green spaces and described community‑led designs, funding and a construction schedule that officials said will deliver the first site in summer 2025.
Molly Morgan, Texas State Director, Trust for Public Land, described the program’s goal “to increase the number of Dallas residents who have a park within a 10 minute walk of their home.” She said the initiative focuses on converting vacant city‑owned lots into small, neighborhood‑scaled “greens” that communities can activate for passive recreation, shade and programming.
Funding support includes $1.25 million in ARPA funds committed by Mayor Johnson and a matching $1.25 million raised by Trust for Public Land, including $1 million from Whitehill Philanthropies and $250,000 from…
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