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Apartments and retail space coming to the West 7th District

Construction begins next month for the Van Zandt project that was first announced nearly four years ago.

The Van Zandt project

The project was originally set to break ground in the first quarter of 2022.

Rendering via Holland Basham

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By the end of 2026, the West 7th District will become an entertainment playground where people can work, live, and play — thanks to The Van Zandt project. The area is already a hotspot for happy hours, late-night bites, and walkable nightlife, making it a standout Fort Worth neighborhood. This latest project will only add to the area’s appeal.

The Van Zandt project

An overview of where the Van Zandt project will sit on West 7th | Rendering via Holland Basham

Originally, the Omaha-based developer Goldenrod Companies announced plans to break ground on the $83 million Van Zandt project by April 2022, but many delays have deferred the groundbreaking to next month. The mixed-use development will sit on the northeast corner of Foch and West 7th streets — at 2816 West 7th St.

Here’s what we know

The project will include a nine-story, 102,000 sqft office space — which will be the first speculative office development built in Fort Worth since 2017. It will also feature a 10-story, 226 multi-family unit apartment complex + parking garage and retail space.

Here’s what else we can expect

  • 11,000 sqft of retail and dining space
  • Indoor and outdoor meeting areas
  • Lounge areas
  • Fitness center
  • Swimming pool
  • A garage with 500+ parking spaces
The Van Zandt project

The pool will be complete just in time for summer | Rendering via Holland Basham

Goldenrod’s Managing Principal Zach Wiegert believes the new development is comparable to Uptown Dallas, according to the Star-Telegram.

But that’s not all Goldenrod is working on — just down the street at 1001 University Dr. (between Morton and Bledsoe streets), the developer is working on a separate project that will include a 175‑room Autograph Collection hotel, more apartment units, and office + retail space. Both projects are expected to cost roughly $138 million.

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