This week, Shawn and Ryan talk about the newly branded Shops at Red Bird with local developer Terrence Maiden of Russell Glen. Terrence highlights the opportunities and challenges of working in under invested communities and discusses how the rebirth of Red Bird is coming along. Terrence also informs Deconstructing Dallas about his work with the Maiden Foundation, started with his brother Tim.

During the conversation, Shawn referred to an article he wrote about Red Bird 14 years prior to the recording.

Saving Old Red Bird Mall by Shawn Williams - May 20, 2009

Ryan and Shawn also talk about Mayor Eric Johnson's Greening Initiative and the work Trust for Public Land is doing to support the vision.