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I recall hearing someone mention the name of the design architect at SOM who led the design for the First National Bank building at 500 W. 7th Street (now called First on 7th) but cannot remember the name. 

Anyone know who the lead architect at SOM was for that project?

Also it would be interesting to learn why and how the bank chose SOM and what their approach was. 

Was there a particularly involved or passionate CEO of the bank at the time who led this initiative?

Here is the Wikipedia page on SOM. 

https://en.wikipedia...wings_&_Merrill

I looked at a couple of the lead designers of the time, yet FNB was not listed on their projects for either Gordon Bunshaft or Natalie de Blois. Perhaps there were several?

Its possible the Wikipedia page is not the most comprehensive resource listing their work.

I've noticed many new houses built in older/existing neighborhoods where the builder (and/or owner) does not plant a single tree in the front of the house.

Doesn't the City of Fort Worth require tree planting for new single-family houses and two-family residential buildings?

I've also noticed that when home builders build a house on a new lot in a brand new neighborhood, it appears they ARE required to plant at least one tree in the front yard. 

Side note: they rarely plant a tree between the sidewalk and street which I think is a mistake.

SURELY the City has considered requiring newly built houses to have to plant (or keep) at least one tree... right?

Is there a reason why the City cannot require this? 

Is there a reason why the City would have decided not to require this?