Robert Kent

Communities Foundation of Texas Names New Chief Philanthropy Officer

by | May 17, 2024
Robert Kent spent the last decade with Trust for Public Land, a national nonprofit with Texas headquarters in Dallas. He will lead CFT's philanthropy department of grantmaking experts.
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Uniting for Green: Dallas Mayor and New Coalition Aim to Transform the City into Texas’ Premier Park Place
by | Aug 29, 2023
“Great cities need and deserve great parks." The organized advocacy of the new Dallas Parks Coalition will equip the city with a competitive advantage, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson says. Since early 2023, coalition membership has grown from 12 to nearly 20 park-focused organizations throughout the city of Dallas.
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City of Dallas Acquires Nearly 300-Acre Big Cedar Wilderness for Park System
by | Jun 15, 2023
The "exceptional green haven" features hike and bike trails amid more than 50,000 trees. Wednesday's vote by the Dallas City Council will preserve the southwestern Dallas property in perpetuity, ensuring that future generations of Dallas residents can enjoy the benefits of nature the city has to offer.
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