Through his efforts Dallas is re-visioning how it lives, works and plays. In 2005, Mr. Brown founded the buildingcommunityWORKSHOP, a local non-profit community design resource seeking to improve the livability and viability of communities through the practice of thoughtful design and making. By engaging residents, landowners, business owners, investors and community stakeholders, Brent deploys a community-led planning method building shared vision for the city's future.