Fort Worth has not had a downtown library branch in over a year, as the previous Central Library at 500 W. Third St. closed on June 30, 2023. That may soon change.
How we got here
In December 2022, the city sold the former Central Branch location to Dallas-based Dart Interests, LLC for $18 million. It had listed the building earlier that year, citing a 45% decrease in usage since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Last summer, Dart Interests released the initial renderings for the property, which feature two 20-story towers.
Where we are now
Utilizing the money from that sale, City Property Management and Library Administration would purchase the Center for Transforming Lives building at 512 W. Fourth St. Because portions of the building are not protected by historic registry, approximately $6.5 million (also from the property sale) additional would be needed to modernize the site. Renovations could begin in early 2025.
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