A Pathway to a Healthy Infrastructure Plan

Director, Lewisville Parks and Recreation Department For the past 24 years, I have gained experience working in a variety of settings, including large metropolitan areas, as well as small and medium-sized municipalities. During this time, I have been responsible for leading dynamic change and implementing organizational improvements to meet the … Read More

Director, Lewisville Parks and Recreation Department For the past 24 years, I have gained experience working in a variety of settings, including large metropolitan areas, as well as small and medium-sized municipalities. During this time, I have been responsible for leading dynamic change and implementing organizational improvements to meet the unique needs of the communities I have served. My career began with the Austin Parks & Recreation Department, and I have since pursued opportunities for advancement in Eagle Pass, Corpus Christi, and Lewisville, Texas. In each city, I have worked closely with my team members to establish meaningful relationships with community organizations, partners, and individuals, in order to maximize the reach and value of our department. Read Less

Jose Marines is a new park professional. He earned his Bachelors degree in Urban Policy and Planning from the University of North Texas. He earned the Charldean Newell Scholar award, the highest and most prestigious in the Master of Public Administration at the University of North Texas. He currently serves … Read More

Jose Marines is a new park professional. He earned his Bachelors degree in Urban Policy and Planning from the University of North Texas. He earned the Charldean Newell Scholar award, the highest and most prestigious in the Master of Public Administration at the University of North Texas. He currently serves as the Administrative Analyst for the City of Lewisville, Texas Parks and Recreation Department. Read Less

Senior Planner, Halff Associates Kendall Howard, AICP is a Senior Planner/Project Manager with over 10 years of planning experience. She specializes in comprehensive planning, parks, recreation, and trails system planning, and grant writing for communities. Read More

Senior Planner, Halff Associates Kendall Howard, AICP is a Senior Planner/Project Manager with over 10 years of planning experience. She specializes in comprehensive planning, parks, recreation, and trails system planning, and grant writing for communities. Read Less

Director of Landscape Architecture at Halff Associates "Lenny Hughes, Vice President and Regional Practice Leader of Urban Planning and Design, joined Halff Associates in 1995. Lenny is a graduate of Oklahoma State University and has more than 29 years of experience in urban planning and design, landscape architectural design, active … Read More

Director of Landscape Architecture at Halff Associates "Lenny Hughes, Vice President and Regional Practice Leader of Urban Planning and Design, joined Halff Associates in 1995. Lenny is a graduate of Oklahoma State University and has more than 29 years of experience in urban planning and design, landscape architectural design, active transportation planning and an extensive background in visioning, community planning and public engagement. Lenny has helped shape the growth and development of communities across the states of Texas, Oklahoma, Florida, Louisiana and Arkansas, collaborating with many of the disciplines throughout the firm. He has lead city-wide park and community planning and design projects, public outreach and for large mainstream markets to small rural communities. His client base includes the cities of Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, McKinney, Frisco, Lancaster, Oklahoma City, OK, Norman, OK, Collin, Denton and Dallas County and a multitude of municipalities across the Dallas-Ft. Worth Metroplex and state of Texas. Lenny has served in many leadership positions in and outside of Halff, including Texas Trails and Active Transportation Network as Treasurer; Dallas Arboretum Board of Directors; City of Dallas Urban Design Review Professional Panel; Frisco Arts Review Board and is currently serving on the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) Student Advisory Council. Lenny’s leadership and passion for his profession has helped Halff’s Planning & Landscape Architecture practice grow from three landscape architects and planners to more than 85 during his tenure. “I design for people of all ages, ethnicities and geographic backgrounds to provide equity and access to public spaces. What we do as Landscape Architecture and Planning Professionals has meaning and it has purpose. If we do it the right way, it can have positive change." Read Less

Assistant Professor, University of North Texas Lauren Ames Fischer, Ph.D. is an assistant professor of urban planning and associate director of the Advanced Environmental Research Institute at the University of North Texas. Her research investigates how local land use and transport policies affect environmental sustainability, health and spatial equity in … Read More

Assistant Professor, University of North Texas Lauren Ames Fischer, Ph.D. is an assistant professor of urban planning and associate director of the Advanced Environmental Research Institute at the University of North Texas. Her research investigates how local land use and transport policies affect environmental sustainability, health and spatial equity in American cities. Since 2020, Dr. Fischer has been leading a community-based, interdisciplinary project with the city of Lewisville, Texas to integrate spatial equity and health into the city’s Healthy Infrastructure Park Plan, and to enhance park accessibility in underserved neighborhoods. Read Less