The 2012 Home Tour is scheduled for Sunday, April 29 and will feature homes in the Centrum, Vendome, Claridge, Park Towers and the Ritz Residences.
TCA is seeking docents to work two-hour shifts between 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Docents will have the opportunity to participate in the Tour at no cost. Contact Carolyn at (214) 526-2800 if interested.
TCA has created new Volunteer Committees for 2012. Committee participation is a great way to support TCA while enjoying meeting and working with neighbors. Please click the "Get Involved!" heading/link and see the full listing of committees and a brief description of the role of each.
Think how effective TCA would be if we had just one representative from each building/neighborhood on each committee. Please take a minute to review the list and join our efforts today!
"Turtle Creek Association Takes Initiative With the Development of Aesthetic, Greenspace Overlook."
Click to read the full article from Turtle Creek News!
OUR MISSION
To preserve, protect, and enhance the Turtle Creek Corridor.
Beautification
From 17 colorful Flower Beds to 26 heavily landscaped Medians, TCA assures beautiful surroundings.
Restoration
From pathways to roadways and bridges to benches, TCA invests in critical infrastructure.
Preservation
From maintenance of our Urban Forest and native wildlife to assurance of our air and water quality, TCA preserves the ecological balance of our Corridor.
Recreation
From the crowds at Easter in the Park ,to the weekend regulars, TCA provides activities for all outdoor enthusiasts.
OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Turtle Creek Association members are leaders in preserving the corridor's natural beauty and developing a vision for the future. Organized over 25 years ago to supplement efforts of the City of Dallas, the Association works to preserve and protect a valuable natural resource for all who drive, walk or jog along Turtle Creek.
A sampling of the projects TCA has underwritten include:
Beautification
$450,000 investment in median landscaping along Turtle Creek Boulevard.
$60,000 investment in median landscaping on Blackburn Street.
$60,000 investment median landscaping on Lemmon Avenue.
$25,000 annual investment in median maintenance
$15,000 investment in new trees along Turtle Creek Boulevard
$15,000 annual investment in seasonal color in flower beds along Turtle Creek Boulevard
Restoration
$135,000 investment in a Master Plan for Turtle Creek identifiying public infrastructure needs.
$45,000 investment in a new sidewalk installed from Blackburn Street to Avondale Avenue, in partnership with City of Dallas Park and Recreation Department.
Preservation
$150,000 investment in the development of a Forest and Wildlife Management Plan
$100,000 organizational Endowment managed by the Dallas Foundation.
Similar projects to those listed above are always ongoing, with TCA providing nearly $200,000 each year to fund area enhancements and improvements.
