Trinity Park Conservancy Annual Report 2024

WHERE NATURE UNITES DALLAS

2024 Annual Report

2024 ANNUAL REPORT

Dear friends,

Thanks to you, and the past year at Trinity Park Conservancy, the tangible work to deliver Harold Simmons Park is under way. No longer are we planning and dreaming -- we are doing ! We celebrated this momentous shift with "Demo Day," during which our general contractor began clearing the site of the West Overlook for Harold Simmons Park. Civic leaders and community members alike cheered as the first building fell to mark our giant leap forward. We now move forward with actionable plans and clear deliverables to build a brighter future for Dallas. To make this Park happen, to bring our city together, and to create a more vibrant future for Dallas, we need help of every kind from every corner of our city. We need you! Please join us this year as we activate the river, gather insight, and rally supporters to keep shaping this once-in-a-generation project.

With gratitude,

Deedie Rose Chair, Board of Directors

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Dear friends,

As we look back on 2024, one moment stands out: Demo Day --a celebration of the next chapter for Harold Simmons Park. It was inspiring to see so many come together--city officials, neighbors, local ecologists, artists, and over 700 attendees--commemorating this exciting step forward. The reception at the "Shed" showcased the park's design, planting plans, and history, reflecting the deep connection between this project and our community. In 2024, we began our pursuit of infrastructure funding in earnest to enhance the park's connectivity and bridge the divide between Dallas' two halves, separated by the Trinity River. And through four major community events--like the Solar Eclipse viewing party, Job Fair, Home Preservation Workshops, and Halloween Festival--we celebrated the people who will make this park a true community asset. Harold Simmons Park is set to welcome 3-5 million visitors annually, creating a space for all of Dallas to enjoy. As we break ground in 2025, we invite you to be part of this transformative project--whether through events, volunteering, or spreading the word. Together, we'll build a space that connects us all to the Trinity River and to one another.

With gratitude,

Tony Moore President & Chief Executive Officer

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MISSION The Trinity Park Conservancy champions the transformation of the Trinity River to become the heart of Dallas. With the community, we will design public spaces that unite us, enrich people’s lives through access to nature, create economic development opportunities, and inspire protection for the river ecosystems in this shared natural treasure. VISION Championing a Trinity River that forever deepens our connection to nature and each other. PURPOSE Fulfilling the promise of the Trinity River as the natural gathering place for Dallas.

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HAROLD SIMMONS PARK | DEMOLITION DAY: OCTOBER 22, 2024

Demo Day was an important celebration and a major step forward for the Harold Simmons Park project. Civic leaders, partner organizations, and project supporters came together to be a part of this powerful step into tangible progress.

Over 700 people attended

25+ local, regional, and national media were on hand to witness the event

280M media impressions

"We've been talking about this for decades

long before I even lived in the city of

Dallas. I never thought it was gonna happen" — Omar Narvaez, City Council

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DEMOLITION DAY | MARKETING RESULTS

Harold Simmons Park Demolition Day event was a resounding success, garnering coverage from major DFW news outlets. The event effectively communicated the official start of the park's construction, with messaging and media coverage reinforcing the significance of this transformative project for the community. From television broadcasts to online news articles, the media amplified the project's vision, emphasizing the park's role in creating a vibrant, accessible green space for generations to come.

287,000,000+ Combined Audience Exposure

0.87%

1.74%

5.22%

X (Twitter) News Facebook Instagram Blogs Web Reddit Web

34.78%

10.43%

12.17%

View the Demo Day Sizzle Reel.

29.57%

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GREAT CITIES ARE ENHANCED BY GREAT PARKS

PARK IMPACT Advanced designs in 2024 allowed us to revisit our impact study with third-party experts' with up-to-date specifics on Park elements and scope, we found that:

The West Overlook alone will absorb 22 million gallons of stormwater, significantly reduce heat island impact, and remove thousands of pounds of particulate matter from the air.

The Park will generate $7B in its first 30 years, in an area of marked underinvestment and underdevelopment.

Thanks to the Park, 10,000-20,000 people will benefit from reduced chronic disease because of increased access to recreation opportunities. This is the equivalent of 10% of Dallas ISD students growing up to be healthier adults thanks to Harold Simmons Park.

The Park will welcome 3 million people per year. For reference, other major assets/destinations garner about 1 million visitors per year. The opportunity to share cultural resources, STEM education, healthy lifestyle exposure, conservation messaging, and more will be tripled by this Park.

For more information on how to become a Founding Donor of Harold Simmons Park, please contact donate@trinityparkconservancy.org or call 214-740-1616 .

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TRANSFORMING DALLAS FOR GENERATIONS TO COME

Harold Simmons Park will play a vital role in the social, economic, and physical well-being of Dallas and its residents. In 2024, under the stewardship of the Local Government Corporation, Harold Simmons Park made significant strides in bringing this project to fruition.

$7+ billion in economic impact.

SMART ECONOMIC DRIVERS

BENEFITS OF THE PARK FOR DALLAS

$2.1 Billion in tourism, recreation, and health savings

$2.7 Billion in new real estate development

Encourages active lifestyles and reduces health costs.

$1.3 Billion in new public revenues

4 Million vistors each year

Helps improve public health by measurably increasing access to quality greenspace.

600 new jobs created during construction. 260+ permanent jobs

Strengthens our local economy and creates job opportunities.

Helps achieve Dallas' environmental equity goals.

The Trinity Park Conservancy wishes to thank Pastor Vincent Parker, the chair of the Local Government Corporation, for his dedicated leadership over the past five years. In 2025, Pastor Parker will step down as chair, but we are grateful that he will remain on the LGC board; continuing to help this project as we move in the construction phase.

Increase social connection through engagement and interaction.

Parks are one of the top economic drivers for urban sustainability of a city.

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FIRST BUILD | 22-ACRE WEST OVERLOOK

DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION 2024 MILESTONES

Began site preparation with "Demo Day!"

HSP is on pace to accelerate the project in 2025.

Main Street

CAFE

FILTER GARDENS

EVENT CENTER

WATER FACTORY

PICNIC GROVE

TERRACE GARDEN

Successfully obtained City demolition permits and started demo for the West Overlook.

THE SHED

EVENT LAWN

PLAY COVE

Conservation team initiated the plant selection process for the park and vetted the planting list with local conservationists and partners.

Commerce Street

Advanced designs and conducted cost estimates and value-engineering.

Re-assessed economic, health, environmental, and safety impact of updated Park design.

Approved a construction budget based on value-engineered estimates.

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Harold Simmons Park is going to make Dallas a greener and healthier place to live.

ENVIRONMENTAL PLANTINGS (22-ACRE WEST OVERLOOK)

Over 1,600 new trees to be planted

Over 4,000 new bushes and shrubs

Over 200,000 new groundcovers, perennials, and bulbs

Tree Canopy and Environmental Impact: The park will clean the air, providing cool shade, and creating a more comfortable, cooler space for Dallas.

T r i n i t y River Valley

CO2 Reduction: The park will prevent 9 million pound s of CO2 from entering the air; equal to taking 850 cars off the road--a cost savings of over $369,000.

OVERLOOK LAWN

LAND BRIDGE

Energy Savings: The park will save as much electricity as 540 homes use in a year-- a cost savings of $826,000

SKATE & BIKE PARK

Air Quality Improvement: The park will act like giant filters, removing thousands of pounds of harmful gases and particles from the air.

Commerce Street Bridge

Ozone Improvement: The park will remove as much ozone as 12,000 cars would produce in a year-- over 24,575 lbs.

Nitrogen Dioxide Improvement: 3,654 lbs removed --equivalent to what 180,000 gas-powered lawnmowers produce in a year.

Sulfur Dioxide Improvement: 16,553 lbs removed --same amount emitted by 200 coal-fired smokestacks in a single day.

Particulate Matter Improvement: The park will filter out as much fine dust (PM2.5) as produced by driving about 120 diesel trucks for a year-- 1,644 lbs.

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WHERE NATURE UNITES DALLAS | THE TRINITY RIVER CREW The Trinity River Crew, a flagship collaboration between Trinity Park Conservancy and Greenspace Dallas, continued to provide meaningful, paid conservation work experience and professional development opportunities for high-potential youth from historically marginalized neighborhoods along the Trinity River. Now in its fifth year, the program remains a cornerstone of our commitment to fostering the next generation of conservation leaders.

NEW FOR 2024: A 5-month re-engagement program was launched to extend the impact of the summer work program, allowing Trinity River Crew Alumni to stay involved all year long. This model will further develop the skills and knowledge gained during the summer while fostering long-term conservation stewardship. Alumni have opportunities like: National Geographic Slingshot Challenge video project, data collection, biodiversity surveys, nature trail maintenance, and other opportunities.

PROGRAM ACHIEVEMENTS:

• 9 water quality assessments, 12 bird surveys, 12 macroinvertebrate studies, and 16 plant surveys conducted. • Over 100 invasive species removed and habitats improved at locations such as Twelve Hills Nature Center and John Bunker Sands Wetland Center. • 136 storm drain markers installed to promote pollution awareness in collaboration with the City of Dallas. • Greenhouse work at the Dallas Zoo resulted in over 100 propagated cuttings and 200 native plants transplanted. • Citizen Science Impact: Crew members recorded 2,100 iNaturalist observations, identifying 527 unique species, significantly contributing to regional biodiversity data.

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WHERE NATURE UNITES DALLAS | WESLEY-RANKIN CONSERVATION CREW

Exploring Nature, One Week at a Time

The Wesley-Rankin Conservation Crew, Trinity Park Conservancy's weekly after-school program, continued to inspire young environmentalists from Dallas. Every Monday, students engaged in hands-on conservation activities, nature exploration, and environmental education tailored to deepen their understanding of environmental quality and stewardship. Conservation Funders Since the founding of Trinity Park Conservancy, more than 53 donors have helped fund conservation education, green jobs workforce development, habitat improvement projects, litter removal, and volunteer events. Thank You! Bank of America, Bank of Texas, Boone Family Foundation, Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages, ExxonMobil, Horizon Foundation, Lyda Hill Philanthropies, National Environmental Education Foundation, National Fish & Wildlife Foundation, Southwest Airlines, Texas Capital Bank, and Vistra Energy.

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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT | PRESENTED BY

Trinity Park Conservancy is a leader in supporting nearby neighbors of the future Harold Simmons Park with good-paying, high-need local jobs and job training.

2024 IMPACT AT A GLANCE

Trained over 1,500 individuals in high- growth industries.

93% of participants earned industry-recognized certifications

"JPMorganChase is invested in building the workforce of the future, helping individuals gain the skills they need to compete for good jobs and creating economic mobility and career pathways for all." — Brian Page Managing Director, JP Morgan Chase & Co.

57% of individuals have received wage increases, directly attributable to newly acquired skills

70% of individuals secured stable employment across multiple industries

Over 25 recruitment events for the community

Over 1,500 job seekers engaged

"We are grateful for Trinity Park Conservancy's leadership

in shaping the future of workforce development." — READYTOWORK

Over 330 people receiving ongoing professional development and support

More than 860 Hired Full-time

21 undocumented local businesses made legal and employment- ready

93,000 rides from West Dallas/Oak Cliff to living wage jobs

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BUILDING A PARK FOR EVERYONE | SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY

Harold Simmons Park Park is committed to creating a positive impact for the communities of Dallas. We are building a park for all, but we don't want to wait until the park is built to help make a difference. Through community members info sessions, we heard the top needs were jobs and property tax assistance. HOW WE HELPED:

WEST DALLAS JOB FAIR Presented by

Over 500 job seekers attended

32 job placement vendors

90+ people hired on-site for living wage jobs

Largest job fair in West Dallas ever

PROPERTY TAX LEGAL AID EVENT Partnering with

Gave on-site legal assistance to over 180 community members.

Helped 20 that were in danger of foreclosure to remain in their homes.

Helped residents secure homestead exemptions.

Connected 80+ residents with helpful resources.

See our West Dallas Job Fair event

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COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING | SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

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Scan to watch our Halloween event recap

Scan to watch our Solar Eclipse event recap

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CONSERVANCY COMMUNITYDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (CCDC)

The purpose of the CCDC is to assist the Trinity Park Conservancy in achieving its goal of building a better city through the creation of Harold Simmons Park. This initiative aims to leverage the park's economic impact to create pathways to opportunity for all residents.

The CCDC is currently exploring activities that will support healthy neighborhoods, assist long-time residents and businesses, and foster good local jobs, affordable housing, mobility, and access to nature near Harold Simmons Park.

Community Development Funders Since the founding of the Community Development Corporation (a separate, but supporting non-profit), more than 20 donors have helped fund neighborhood preservation and planning, workforce development, the re-imagining of 106 W. Commerce, and mission-aligned community investment adjacent to the park site. Thank you! The Addy Foundation, C-Suite Consulting, The Dallas Foundation, Dignitas International, Ford Foundation, The George & Fay Young Foundation, The Hirsch Family Foundation, Hoblitzelle Foundation, The JPB Foundation, JPMorganChase, Lyda Hill Philanthropies, The Mike & Mary Terry Family Foundation, The Muse Family Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, Sapphire Foundation, and the Communities Foundation of Texas' W.W. Caruth, Jr. Fund.

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HAROLD SIMMONS PARK | CIVIC SUPPORT

FEDERAL COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING Received $850,000 in April 2024 from Congressman Colin Allred "Investing in our parks, walkways, and bike paths helps connect our communities and creates more options for North Texans." — Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32) FEDERAL COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING Received $1,000,000 in April 2024 from Congressman Marc Veasey "The Trinity River has long divided the city of Dallas, but Harold Simmons Park is going to bring Dallas together." — Congressman Marc Veasey, District 33

"Harold Simmons Park will be an amenity that all people will enjoy for generations." — State Representative Rafael Anch ì a, District 103

"We are attacking this particular project by making certain that the necessary resources are put in place philanthropically, and that we have collaboration between the federal, state and local governments." — State Senator Royce West, District 23

TEXAS IMPACT ENTERPRISE AWARD Received in June 2024 from the Inclusive Economy Consortium at Southern Methodist University

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MARKETING & COMMUNICATION | GROWING AWARENESS

"Road Show" Events The "road-show" events for Harold Simmons Park were a unique and dynamic way to engage with the Dallas community about the exciting developments of the project. Traveling to various locations across the city, these events aimed to inform and involve residents, business owners, and local organizations in the vision for the park. Presentations were given to groups of people from all corners of Dallas, offering an in-depth look at the park's features, plans for the space, and how it would positively impact the area. The road-show format allowed for interactive discussions, where attendees could ask questions, share feedback, and better understand how the project would transform the community.

American Institute of Architects (Dallas) Downtown Dallas Inc. Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce North Dallas Chamber of Commerce North Texas Commission

North Texas LGBT Chamber of Commerce Oak Cliff Chamber of Commerce Park City Club Stemmons Corridor Business Association West Dallas Chamber of Commerce

HAROLD SIMMONS PARK MEDIA STATS

Avg. 22,0000 website visitors per month

420% increase in social media followers from previous year

Avg. 130K+ social media impressions per month

168,000+ video impressions in the market

1200+ hours of video watch time

264,0000+ unique web visitors (2024)

Over 27,000+ Video views

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HAROLD SIMMONS PARK | ADVANCEMENT CAMPAIGN

Special Preview of Park Programming for supporters of the Tierney Kaufman Hutchins Memorial Fund for Children's Programming at Harold Simmons Park. April 2024 event at the PumpHouse with remarks from Robbie Hammond, founder of The High Line, and an incredible announcement of a $30M Endowment Challenge! Since the start of its campaign in 2018, Harold Simmons Park has secured more than $170M in commitments from more than 70 donors of all backgrounds.

Picnic for the Park at the home of Cindy and Howard Rachofsky to share updated designs by world-class (and local!) talent.

Founding Donors Reception at the home of Gene & Jerry Jones with a special reveal of the Overlook Fountain, honoring donors at the $1M level and higher.

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HAROLD SIMMONS PARK | ADVANCEMENT CAMPAIGN

HOW YOU CAN BE A CHAMPION FOR THE PARK... There's lots to be excited about from last year's events, presentations, and announcements, and we invite you to:

• Visit HaroldSimmonsPark.org and Sign-Up to get exclusive updates on the park!

• Reach out! Email info@tpcdallas.org or call 214-740-1616 if you'd like a Harold Simmons Park presenter to speak to your group or are interested in partnering with us. 2

• Donate! Visit haroldsimmonspark.org/donate

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FINANCIAL SNAPSHOT | 2024

EXPENSES

Community Engagement & Development 12%

REVENUES Currently under review are a mix of public and private funding requests from individual, corporate, city, state, and national sources. These requests, prepared and submitted in 2024, total more than $89M. Thanks to the generosity of local and national supporters like you, the Conservancy has secured crucial assets to transform the Trinity River into a destination that will unite our region. The past several years of quiet fundraising have helped to secure nearly 30 acres of land to support a masterplan of Park and community development. This innovative model of place-based investment will ensure a place like no other, with unparalleled benefit to our city. Thank you!

General Administration 10%

Harold Simmons Park 67%

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WHERE NATURE UNITES DALLAS | NEW NEWS

WE ARE GROWING! As the Harold Simmons Park project comes closer and closer to fruition, we have taken a few important steps in ensuring its success.

BRIAN KILPATRICK Chief Operating Officer

PATRICIA JOHNSON Advancement Manager

SHANNON WHITE VP, Programming

JOHN TRAHAN Chief Financial Officer

TIFFANY VEGA Philanthropy Director

One: We have strengthened our team with top talent. John Trahan is our new CFO with 30 years helping nonprofit organizations. Brian Kilpatrick joins as COO with 25 years of operational park experience. Shannon White, our new VP of Programming, brings 20 years of expertise in special events. Tiffany Vega is an influential leader in Dallas's philanthropic community with over 20 years of experience, while Patricia Johnson adds over 25 years working for a top nonprofit organization.

Two:

We have moved our offices, so we are now in walking distance to the new park. We can keep a close eye on construction and we plan to host many site visits for community members, civic leaders, prospective donors, media, and more.

New Office Address: Trinity Park Conservancy 305 W. Commerce Street Suite 105 Dallas, TX 75208

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WHERE NATURE UNITES DALLAS | OUR TEAM

"I am incredibly fortunate to work with such a talented and dedicated team who consistently go above and beyond. " — Tony Moore

SHAYNA STONOM Executive Assist. to the President & CEO

LINDSAY ABERNETHY Chief Advancement Officer

BRIAN KILPATRICK Chief Operating Officer

TONY MOORE President & CEO

JOHN TRAHAN Chief Financial Officer

BRIAN LAPIDUS Chief Marketing Officer

MARCUS SHROPSHIRE

PATRICIA JOHNSON Advancement Manager

JIMENA VIVANCO Conservation Manager

LARIZA MORENO Marketing Manager

SAM ACOSTA Community Engagement Director

SHANNON WHITE VP, Programming

TIFFANY VEGA Philanthropy Director

VP, Design & Construction

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WHERE NATURE UNITES DALLAS | BOARD OF DIRECTORS

WALTER ELCOCK Secretary, Governance Chair

CRIS JORDAN (Interim) Finance Chair

MARGUERITE HOFFMAN Vice-Chair

DEEDIE ROSE Board Chair

ROBERT WITTE Co-Programming Chair

CRIS JORDAN Co-Programming Chair

JEANNE PHILLIPS Communications Chair

REBECCA FLETCHER Development Chair

ROY LOPEZ Community Engagement & Inclusive Neighborhoods (CEIN) Chair

LUCILO PENA Design Advocacy Chair

GARRETT BOONE Conservation Chair

AJ BARKLEY | ANTOINE JOYCE-ROACH | BYRON SANDERS | CAROLYN RATHJEN

DARREN JAMES | DON GLENDENNING | EMILY SUMMERS | JOE MAY | KELVIN WALKER

LAURA BUSH | MARC NIVET | MATRICE ELLIS-KIRK | MAX LAMONT

NANCY CAIN MARCUS ROBERTSON | NICOLE ACOSTA-DE LA TORRE | PETER BRODSKY

SULMAN AHMED | TYNESIA BOYEA-ROBINSON

We've Moved! Trinity Park Conservancy 305 W. Commerce St. Suite 105 Dallas, TX, 75208

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