003 - April Allen: Building Southern Gateway Park, Bridging Communities & Reimagining Urban Spaces

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Written By Doug Klembara

April Allen: Building Southern Gateway Park, Bridging Communities & Honoring Oak Cliff's History
In this episode, April Allen, president and CEO of the Southern Gateway Public Green Foundation, discusses her journey from Harvard graduate to Oak Cliff resident and leader of a transformative project. We explore how the park's unique design reflects Oak Cliff’s natural beauty and the vision for reconnecting neighborhoods long divided by infrastructure. April shares insights on the challenges of leading such a monumental project and her hopes for the park's impact on the community.

Behind the Scenes with April

Doug Klembara

Doug Klembara is a photographer + filmmaker + creative consultant available work worldwide. Whether capturing moments in the studio, venturing through new countries, or building relationships with other creatives, Doug passionately creates. 

He strives to find and then share the beauty he sees in the world, and is constantly learning new concepts and techniques.

http://www.dougklembara.com
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