Collaboration and connectivity are words that Dallas County Commissioner Maurine Dickey used to describe the process and outcome of building the Cottonwood Trail.
At a dedication ceremony for the Cottonwood Trail Esplanade, Ms. Dickey, along with Dallas Councilwoman Linda Koop and Councilman Jerry Allen, praised TI for its long legacy of community involvement and its support of the Cottonwood Trail project.
Dickey described how the project required collaboration between the cities of Dallas and Richardson, the Texas Department of Transportation, the Hamilton Park neighborhood and corporate partners like TI. This collaboration was needed to envision, design and fund the construction of the trail and overcome obstacles – like allowing the trail to cross under a major intersection in north Dallas called the 'High Five' because of it multiple levels.
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| Dallas County Commissioner Maurine Dickey speaks to bike trail enthusiasts and community leaders gathered at new Cottonwood Trail esplanade. |
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Sense of community
When completed, the Cottonwood Trail, along with the Preston Ridge Trail and the White Rock Trail, will connect 35 miles of urban walking and biking paths between Plano, Richardson and downtown Dallas, and the neighborhoods along the trails. This, in turn, will help build a sense of connection and community among the cities.
The Cottonwood Trail Esplanade (plaza), bridge, and park are just west of TI's headquarters, in the Hamilton Park community, and are visible from U.S. 75, a major highway in north Dallas.
The plaza offers opportunities for collaboration and connectivity as a gathering place complete with WiFi provided by another corporate partner, AT&T. As part of its strong commitment to nearby neighborhoods, TI supported the trail project financially, as well as in planning and development, graphic arts, and marketing. TI also fostered collaboration with neighborhood associations and government entities.
"As a neighbor, we care about the quality of life in the neighborhoods along the path of the trail," said Ezra Penermon, TI director of Community Affairs. "The trail will benefit the entire Dallas community for recreation and alternative transportation. It gives TI employees a safe and environmentally responsible way to reach our Dallas facilities, and this helps reduce traffic in the area."
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