April 11, 2014  by

A Reaffirmed Commitment

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In “An Open Letter to Dallas Architects,” Mark Lamster, The Dallas Morning News architecture critic, voiced his disappointment with firms in Dallas for our lack of participation in a recent lecture. We have to say, his criticisms are valid. Mark mentions that Dallas architecture can only become better if we build “a stronger intellectual culture and engage with those who are at the forefront of design. You can’t do that if you don’t show up.” Being called out reminds us that as a global firm that strives to improve local communities, it’s imperative to actively participate in the ongoing conversations. For RTKL, it’s our passion for design and making the world a better place that drives us. It’s also our job to put our words into action. As a design community we should all take a moment to step back and make sure we don’t miss opportunities to engage with experts like Jamie Carpenter in the future. We’re accepting the challenge and will push for more participation from our teams. No excuses, just a reaffirmed commitment to a city we love.

–RTKL Vice President Brendan O’Grady and RTKL Senior Associate Vice President John Seely

Image via Wikimedia (V8roadster)

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For more than five decades, Callison and RTKL have created some of the world’s most memorable and successful environments for developers, retailers, investors, institutions and public entities. In 2015, our two practices came together under the Arcadis umbrella, expanding our sphere of influence and the depth and breadth of our resources. Our team is comprised of nearly 2,000 creative, innovative professionals throughout the world who are committed to advancing our client’s businesses and enhancing quality of life.
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