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Feb 02 2012
We’re about to be surrounded…and while there will be some pain, downtown’s transportation future is being built now. Fort Worth Highway and Road Construction:...
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On April 19-22, 2012, Downtown Fort Worth will once again turn its streets over to the 27th annual MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival (MAIN ST.), showcasing a nationally recognized... -
Feb 02 2012
No coins? No problem! New Pay & Display meters are being installed throughout downtown, reducing sidewalk clutter and making payment options much easier.Coins and...
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Feb 02 2012
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Downtown Fort Worth Inc. is pleased to announce a new, streamlined way to get the word out about upcoming events. Our downtown neighbors can now submit information about their event... -
Feb 02 2012
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The City of Fort Worth is working on making loading zone rules clearer. Too many unauthorized vehicles are using loading zones, requiring delivery trucks to double park in... -
Feb 02 2012
DFWI hosted the Texas Downtown Association Board Retreat at our offices January 26 and 27. TDA is a statewide association of downtown organizations like...
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Feb 02 2012
The city plans to complete construction of The Phyllis Tilley Memorial Bicycle & Pedestrian Bridge in April.
The Tilley bridge, a new bicycle and pedestrian bridge...
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Dec 21 2011
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As the Chisholm Trail Parkway intersects I-30 near downtown, a number of traffic detours, lane closures and other accommodations will be needed during the construction process.... -
Dec 19 2011
We are delighted to welcome the following new members to Downtown Fort Worth, Inc.
Fort Worth Housing Authority – Barbara Holston
Metroplex Service Welding...
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Dec 19 2011
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Every 10 years, Downtown Fort Worth, Inc. (DFWI) partners with the City and The T to update the Downtown Strategic Action Plan. The plan is actively used as a tool to prioritize... -
Dec 19 2011
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Downtown Fort Worth, Inc. is proud to announce that we have nearly reached our fundraising goal for the JFK Tribute, which will be located in General Worth Square. After initially... -
Dec 19 2011
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On Friday, November 25, 2011, Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives, Inc. (DFWII) once again hosted the city’s single biggest night in downtown, a favorite holiday tradition –... -
Dec 19 2011
Full StoryDowntown Fort Worth, Inc’s last quarterly luncheon of 2011, held on December 1, was completely sold out the Fort Worth club ballroom. 2011 has been a great year for... -
Dec 19 2011
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A change in state law in June, 2011 reorganized the membership of the Downtown TIF Board. Formerly, the City of Fort Worth made five appointments to the nine-member Board,... -
Dec 19 2011
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As part of the Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant, the City of Fort Worth purchased a number of racks for installation in the downtown area. The... -
Dec 19 2011
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To view the latest information on the 7th Street and Trinity River bridge construction schedule, click here. -
Dec 19 2011
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The Fort Worth Downtown Neighborhood Alliance (FW DNA) hosted its December Social at Grace on Wednesday, December 14. Over 60 downtown neighbors gathered to celebrate... -
Dec 19 2011
This year marks Marie “Doc” Holliday’s 20th year anniversary of retailing in Sundance Square. Doc’s Parfumarie Marie Antoinette and Spa, located at 101...
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Dec 19 2011
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A handful of demonstrators with Occupy Fort Worth are still using Burnett Park as their base . DFWI, as park manager, the City Parks Department and the Fort Worth... -
Dec 06 2011
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PLANO, Texas – Dec. 6, 2011 - The North Texas Tollway Authority will host a meeting for residents and commuters living and working near Interstate 30 and downtown Fort Worth... -
Nov 09 2011
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In 2003, the Fort Worth City Council adopted the current Downtown Strategic Action Plan. The 2003 SAP was the second consecutive 10 year plan created to set the vision for downtown,... -
Nov 04 2011
Two historic announcements by Sundance Square appear in today's Star-Telegram. See all the exciting details here:Fort Worth's Sundance Square to Construct Two New Office...
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Oct 31 2011
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Our friends at Sundance Square recently announced that new tenant Oliver's Fine Foods are due to open their doors on Saturday, November 5th at 7:00 a.m. Store hours will be... -
Oct 24 2011
Trinity Bicycles announced today that it will move its business to a 1550 square foot space at 343 Throckmorton Street in Sundance Square."This is a tremendous opportunity for...
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Oct 24 2011
Full StoryDFWI is actively searching for a new Marketing Director. After five years of serving as DFWI Marketing Director, Stacey Pierce left us to join All Saints' Episcopal School... -
Oct 24 2011
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Lone Star International Film Festival (LSIFF) Fort Worth in Sundance Square is soon to host it's fifth year event in downtown hosted by the Lone Star Film Society. The festival... -
Oct 24 2011
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Downtown just got a little sweeter! The Cupcakery in Sundance Square has opened at 132 E. 4th street. Featuring award-winning cupcake recipes from their Jacksboro... -
Oct 24 2011
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A demolition permit application has been submitted for 1204 W. 7th Street, the former Fort Worth Weekly Building, triggering the 180 day demolition delay process. DFWI staff... -
Oct 24 2011
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Information on the construction of the new 7th Street Bridge is available on the City website (www.fortworthgov.org/SeventhStreetBridge). At the last DFWI Board meeting, ... -
Oct 24 2011
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Demonstrators with Occupy Fort Worth have made the east end of Burnett Park their base. The group has been largely cooperative and is doing their part to clean up and... -
Oct 24 2011
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The 2011 Trailblazer Award videos have been uploaded to YouTube and can be accessed through the DFWI web site. Click here to see them. -
Oct 24 2011
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At a recent meeting, the Fort Worth Housing Authority made a presentation on redevelopment ideas for Hunter Plaza. The plan for the building is mixed-use and mixed-income,... -
Oct 24 2011
The Fort Worth Library is hosting OverDrive’s high-tech Digital Bookmobile on Tuesday, November 1, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Sundance Square (Main St. between 3rd and 4th...
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Sep 21 2011
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Fort Worth has always been a city known for it's amazing fine arts, world renown museums and beautiful architecture. In fact, one of Fort Worth's most talented artists has... -
Sep 21 2011
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The Tarrant County College District Trinity River East Campus recently opened its doors to more than 700 students of the health care professions. Check out these slideshows... -
Sep 21 2011
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Don’t forget dessert! This fall Sundance Square welcomes two decadent new businesses to 4th Street, recently coined as “Sweet Street”. The Cupcakery... -
Sep 21 2011
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The Fort Worth District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and local agencies collaborating on the Trinity River Vision Central City project were presented the “Good... -
Sep 21 2011
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Sundance Square welcomes back Trinity Habitat for Humanity for another "blitz build" on the Flying Saucer Parking Lot located at 3rd and Main streets in Sundance Square. ... -
Sep 21 2011
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The City of Fort Worth and Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will be replacing the W. 7th Street Bridge over the Trinity River between Summit Avenue and Stayton Street. ... -
Sep 19 2011?
Downtown Fort Worth, Inc. is proud to present the 2011 Downtown Fort Worth Trailblazer Award WinnersThe Downtown Trailblazer Awards showcase the most successful and innovative...
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Sep 16 2011
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Husband and wife team Chuck and Chanti “P-Nutt” Corcoran are pouring their passion, and Chanti’s sacred family recipes from Bangkok, into their latest restaurant... -
Sep 16 2011
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The sign is up and doors are soon to open at Oliver’s Fine Foods in Sundance Square! Downtown residents are already clamoring for a look inside of this fresh foods neighborhood... -
Sep 16 2011
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Five Guys, two patties and tons of options! Five Guys Burgers and Fries is joining the Sundance Square family and our mouths are already watering. This 2,500 square... -
Sep 16 2011
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This premier medical anti-aging center is soon to open it’s doors in Downtown Fort Worth. The Skin Clinic, Inc. located at 400 West 4th Street, Suite 404B in a retail... -
Sep 16 2011
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Dog parents who work long hours now have a convenient place to take their dogs to play and socialize safely. Muttroplex Doggie Daycare is located at 1201 E. 2nd St.—1/2... -
Sep 13 2011
Full StoryThe Fort Worth Housing Authority has selected a firm to redevelop the now-vacant Hunter Plaza. Until it was closed because of a bedbug infestation, Hunter Plaza provided... -
Aug 19 2011
Full StoryDowntown Fort Worth, Inc. is proud to host the 5th Annual Downtown Trailblazer Awards September 16, 2011 at the Omni Fort Worth Hotel. This luncheon event... -
Aug 19 2011
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A recent tour of TCC’s new Trinity River East Campus in downtown Fort Worth was full of the “Wow Factor.” Among the many impressive teaching facilities is... -
Aug 19 2011
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Construction continues on the demolition of the former Tandy Center outlet mall. This demolition clears the way for a new multi-level parking garage that will serve the south... -
Aug 19 2011
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Work on an important downtown objective, the Sundance Square Central Plaza, has begun gaining momentum with this recent announcement…See the full story here: http://www.sundancesquare.com/newsdetails.aspx?News=117... -
Aug 19 2011
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Final presentations of the JFK Tribute in Downtown Fort Worth design are scheduled for City Council, the Arts Commission and the Parks Board. The construction documents... -
Aug 19 2011
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Head to the beach at the end of Taylor Street and rent kayaks on Saturday and Sunday through September 25 from Kool City Kayaks! Paddling the downtown stretch of... -
Aug 19 2011
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We'rejust a few short months away from another winter wonderland when the dazzling Chesapeake Energy Parade of Lights presented by CHASE returns to Downtown! Each year more... -
Aug 19 2011
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The Fort Worth Downtown Neighborhood Alliance (FW DNA) will host its September Social at Cabo Grande on Tuesday, September 13th from 5:30pm - 7:30pm. The group will... -
Aug 19 2011
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Downtown has a new beach, complete with lifeguard chairs, courtesy of the Tarrant Regional Water District and Trinity River Vision Authority. This new amenity joins the Panther...