Meet the Dallas 500: Elizabeth Wattley, Forest Forward

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Oak Cliff native Elizabeth Wattley leads Forest Forward, a nonprofit helping rewrite the future of South Dallas by investing in education, workforce development, housing, and the arts while putting residents at the center of every decision. From restoring the historic Forest Theater to reconnecting neighborhoods divided by highway construction, the organization is demonstrating that community … Continued The post Meet the Dallas 500: Elizabeth Wattley, Forest Forward appeared first on D Magazine.

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