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&#39;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&#39;s impact on the community. Full shownotes available on <a href="#https://www.patreon.com/c/HiddenCityPodcast">⁠Patreon ⁠</a>(Free to access)Subscribe and leave a review on <a href="#https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/hidden-city/id1769677489">⁠Apple Podcasts⁠</a>, <a href="#https://open.spotify.com/show/1HUl9S0sM17toRoylq894O">⁠Spotify⁠</a>, and <a href="#https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCytxwjac9M9X23zr_r3hXFg">⁠YouTube⁠</a>Follow us on <a href="#https://www.instagram.com/hiddencitypodcast/">⁠Instagram⁠</a>, <a href="#https://x.com/hiddencitypod">⁠Twitter,⁠</a> and <a href="#https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559794271892">⁠Facebook⁠</a>Have a guest or topic suggestion? Visit us at <a href="https://www.hiddencitypodcast.com/">⁠www.hiddencitypodcast.com⁠</a>

HCP #004 - Javier García del Moral: Creating Wild Detectives, Sketches of Spain and Bringing the Hay Festival to Oak Cliff

Step into the heart of Oak Cliff, TX a vibrant neighborhood brimming with history and creativity. Known for its independent spirit and colorful past, Oak Cliff has long been home to dreamers, rebels, and innovators. Each week, we dive deep into the untold stories of the entrepreneurs, visionaries, and community leaders who are shaping this place.