Professional Practice
Texas Trees Foundation for South Dallas Greening Initiative
Date: 11/17/2025 - 12/9/2025
Description:
The Texas Trees Foundation (TTF) is seeking proposals from landscape architecture firms to provide design services for community-based organizations in South Dallas. This project aims to connect South Dallas residents with nature by creating accessible, vibrant green spaces that increase tree canopy, beautify neighborhoods, and encourage outdoor activity. Services will include site assessment, schematic design, construction documentation, and participation in design charrettes.
Landscape designs, tailored to each organization’s needs and space, should feature a green space that boosts tree canopy and provides other nature-related amenities. Possible design elements, which need to be grant-approved items, include food forests, outdoor classrooms, respite and social spaces, pollinator gardens, rain gardens/bioswales, groundcover and shrubs, interactive and sensory gardens, log benches, stepping stumps, and sensory activities such as play elements and observation spots, as appropriate for each site. Native tree and plant species should be integrated into all project designs.
The selected firm will work closely with TTF and the community-based organizations to develop designs that support the community partner’s goals and will address items such as urban heat, food insecurity, and greenspace access. Projects will also include collaboration with other community stakeholders such as local school districts, the City of Dallas, Homeowners Associations, and the broader community.