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.
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
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.
