COMPLETE: 42 Milestones​

EG1: Increase and improve access to green spaces particularly within vulnerable communities to reduce impact of urban heat island, localized flooding, and improve public health.​

• Utilize the 2023 NOAA-Dallas Urban Heat Island Mapping data to guide equitable efforts to evaluate cooling solutions in Dallas communities and identify hotspots.

• Track acquisition of land

• Track development of parks

• Track development of trails

• Explore feasibility to conduct a Dallas Urban Heat Island Mapping study in areas not included in the 2023 NOAA-Dallas Urban Head Island Mapping study

• Participate in the Resilient Infrastructure Technical Assistance Program led by the Smart Surfaces Coalition

• Work to expand the City's Brownfield Program as appropriations allow, to address existing sources of pollution, increase potential redevelopment and economic growth in previously under-invested areas

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EG2: Assess opportunities for blue-green infrastructure in the public realm to reduce flood risk.​

• Continue comprehensive storm drainage system assessment activities to identify areas prone to current and future flood risk

• Use Drainage Design Manual (2019) and Complete Streets Design Manual (2013) as design guidelines

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EG3: Increase tree canopy in both private and public realm to complete implementation of recommendations from the Urban Forest Master Plan.​

• Technical team of the Urban Forestry Task Force will conduct tree inventories

• Conduct tree assessments

• Increase the tree canopy through tree planting events

• Continue MOWmentum program to work with HOAs and Neighborhood Associations and encourage them to adopt a median and beautify by planting trees

• Continue to collaborate with Branch Out Dallas

• Develop reforestation prioritization strategy through land use analysis

• Identify neighborhoods and parks for pilot tree inventory and initiate inventory

• Continue implementation of Emerald Ash Borer Response Plan

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EG4: Continue ongoing programs to collaborate with community organizations to promote tree planting efforts, protection of trees and prairies, and drought tolerant landscapes.​

• Develop best management practices for improving/maintaining prairie health, for example, initiate species-specific herbicide for Johnson grass

• Continue partnerships with Texas Trees Foundation

• With City-Wide Task Force, including DWU, Parks and Rec, Public Works and Development Services, work with community-based organizations on land stewardship programs that educate residents and businesses and that plant and maintain trees in areas subject to heat island impacts

• Increase community outreach on tree knowledge and forest education

• Support partnerships and initiatives that protect and expand Blackland Prairies, as feasible

• Continue Branch Out Dallas, Branching Out Dallas, and Reforestation Program

• Track Branching Out events

• Track trees planted

• Participate in scheduled City-wide Tree Task Force meetings

• Track participation in tree planting events

• Continue to expand the Adopt-a-Prairie program

• Provide support for TreeKeeper program with DWU and PKR

• Identify and designate trees under Article X Historic Tree status

• Implement actions to mitigate the adverse effects of the Emerald Ash Borer and other destructive wood boring pest

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EG5: Update city park operations and maintenance procedures to include comprehensive ecofriendly and sustainable best management practices.​

• Continue to update the Park Maintenance Operation Standard as new practices are used, with a focus on ecofriendly and sustainable practices

• Train staff on new practices as applicable

• Continue to work with Parks, PBW, Code and others to develop and implement gas-powered leaf blower policy/ subsequent code changes and incentive program

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EG8: Improve the quality of urban ecosystems in Dallas through the sustainable appropriate design, creation, and planting of urban habitats.​

• Collaborate with city departments to execute the Urban Forest Master Plan

• Conduct quarterly meetings with PKR to ensure alignment of DWU and PKR operations and capital projects.

• Continue the following programs: Blackland prairie restoration, wildflower areas, pollinator gardens, invasive removals

• Continue work for the Bird City Texas program and the 27 practices that must be done to achieve this certification

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EG9: Support public and private partnerships using nature-based solutions to address public health challenges.​

• Work with the Nature Conservancy, ReTreet, and Texas Trees Foundation on Breathe Easy Dallas, post-tornado reclamation and Cool Schools programs

• Provide technical assistance with grant writing as needed

• Provide informational resources on funding opportunities and financing options to nonprofits

• Support ongoing efforts of the UFMP to incorporate nature-based solutions.