Make way for medical care 🩺

Construction commences on the JPS Health Network expansion

The bond program will bring increased health services to everyone in Fort Worth. | Rendering provided by JPS Health Network

JPS Health Network broke ground on the first site in a four-phase revitalization project on Wednesday.

The $800 million bond program, which was approved in 2018, is bolstered by $600+ million of JPS operational cash — totaling $1.5 billion — and includes five major projects in the first phase.

Psychiatric Emergency Center (PEC)

Construction will start on the Psychiatric Emergency Center at the intersection of Allen Street and South Jennings Avenue by the end of the year. The $80 million PEC is located at the former site of the Hemphill Behavioral Health Center, which was demolished for this project. The new facility will replace JPS’ current 30-patient psychiatric emergency room on the 10th floor of the Main Campus hospital with a facility that caters to 90 patients.

Medical Home Southwest Tarrant

In December, JPS will break ground on the Medical Home Southwest Tarrant, a primary and specialty care medical clinic at the intersection of Mesa Springs Drive and Granbury Road. The $37 million facility will be designed and constructed by Byrne Construction Services, Post L Group, and SBL Architecture. This is the only portion of the first phase that is not located on JPS’ Main Campus.

Medical Office Building (MOB) + Magnolia Parking Garage

The parking lot of the current JPS Professional Office complex will be transformed into a $112 million, 400,000-sqft medical office building and a $63 million parking garage.

During the construction of these facilities, $15 million of temporary transitional parking will be created to match the hospital’s needs. The current JPS Green Space will be used for temporary parking before it is developed.

Pavilion North Expansion

A $74 million Patient Care Pavilion will connect current hospital facilites with the new towers set to be constructed over the green space in a future phase.

Central Utility Plant (CUP)

Jacobs Engineering is currently completing a feasibility and cost-saving study on a $128 million co-generation plant that will provide power, heating, and cooling for the entire JPS complex.

Stay up to date on all of the projects at Yes to JPS.

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Today, October 28

A Trip to St. Petersburg | Fri., Oct. 28-Sun., Oct. 30 | Times Vary | Bass Performance Hall, 525 Commerce St., Fort Worth | $26+ | The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra will perform an all-Russian program featuring the music of Glinka, Glazunov, and Tchaikovsky.
Kodachrome | Fri., Oct. 28 | 8-9:30 p.m. | Circle Theatre, 230 W. 4th St., Fort Worth | $20.00 - $40.00 | See Adam Szymkowicz’s play about love, nostalgia, the seasons, and how we learn to say goodbye.

Saturday, October 29

Bass Hall Tours | Sat., Oct. 29 | 10:30 a.m. | Bass Performance Hall, 525 Commerce St., Fort Worth | Free | Reserve your spot in this complimentary tour of the historic building.
Kyle Park | Sat., Oct. 29 | 10 p.m. | Billy Bob’s Texas, 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth | $36+ | Experience a night of country music from the Leander-based artist during the venue’s Halloween Party.

Sunday, October 30

K-NIGHT: The Darkest Hour | Sun., Oct. 30 | 10 p.m.-2 a.m. | Ampersand Coffee & Bar, 3009 Bledsoe St., Fort Worth | $5+ | Make your way to the haunted mansion to celebrate Halloween with a night of all your favorite Korean pop songs.

Monday, October 31

Watercolor Club | Mon., Oct. 31 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Fort Worth Public Library - East Regional, 6301 Bridge St., Fort Worth | Free | Paint-along sessions with a professional instructor.

Tuesday, November 1

Chloe Moriondo | Tue., Nov. 1 | 8 p.m. | Tulips FTW, 112 St Louis Ave, Fort Worth | $29+ | Enjoy a performance from the singer who rose to indie pop recognition on YouTube.

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Weather

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Concert

In case you missed the note above or haven’t looked out the window, it’s going to rain today. That means the season finale of Fridays on the Green has been rescheduled. Holy Moly will now perform on Fri., Nov. 4 at 9 p.m. on the Magnolia Green.

Community

Today from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Fort Worth Water and Community Action Partners will assist residents struggling to pay utility bills. Bring an ID, utility bills, and proofs of residency and income to the Northside Community Center (1100 NW 18th St.) to access funding. 💵

Health

Fort Worth ISD has partnered with TCU to provide counseling services for district families. University students provide clinical and mental health services in exchange for credit at the Carter-Riverside Family Resource Center (1550 Bolton St.) and local students have access to more resources. ⚕️ (Fort Worth Report)

Ranked

No. 2. The Urban Land Institute presented its 2023 Emerging Trends in Real Estate yesterday + DFW ranked second in the US and Canada. The only market hotter than ours? Nashville, TN — hey, NASHtoday. 🏡 (Dallas Business Journal)

Development

The Texas Rangers and The Cordish Companies broke ground on One Rangers Way, a luxury residential community in the Arlington Entertainment District on Wednesday. Slated to open in 2024, the development will feature 300 apartments steps away from Globe Life Field, Choctaw Stadium, Texas Live, and AT&T Stadium. 🏗
Speaking of Arlington, the site of the former Rolling Hills Country Club has been rezoned for new residential and commercial development. The 96.5-acre property will be transformed from a golf course into 200 single-family homes, commercial and retail space + a senior living facility. 🏘 (Fort Worth Business Press)

Arts

TCU’s Office of Research is now accepting proposals to commemorate the university’s 150th anniversary. The Creative Activity Grant will award up to $10,000 to TCU faculty for projects that celebrate the past, present, and future of artistic works. Proposals are due Mon., Jan. 16, 2023. 🎨

Environment

The Fort Worth Climate Safe Neighborhood Coalition will host a Glenwood Park cleanup, planning, and health fair event tomorrow, Oct. 29, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Head to 900 S. Riverside Dr. to participate and learn more about environmental equity. 🌳

Plan Ahead

Mark your calendars for the first-ever 76104 Phoenix Festival. Hosted by BRAVE/R Together and United Way of Tarrant County, the event on Fri., Nov. 11 + Sat., Nov. 12 at Evans Avenue Plaza encourages 76104 residents to rise together with health screenings, workout sessions, farmers market, and children’s area.

DYK

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Dickies Skate Plaza breaks ground in Fort Worth’s Near Southside

A glimpse at what Dickies Skate Plaza will look like | Photo via Near Southside Inc.

Construction is rollin’ on the $1.6 million Dickies Skate Plaza in the Near Southside, but that’s not all that’s wheeling into the neighborhood.

The skate plaza is only one portion of a master plan — and the most recent iteration — of Fire Station Park located at 1616 Hemphill St. In the 1970s, Fort Worth Fire Station No. 8 was converted to a community center and an adjacent 3.1-acre park.

In addition to the skate park, the 2019 master plan design includes a market plaza, community green + improved lighting.

The city council recently increased the project’s funding by $1 million to add a steel pavilion, pump track, pedestrian walkway, event lawn turf + angled street parking. With the city’s increased funding, the design and construction of the park improvements will total $2,697,092.

Originally slated to be completed this month, the construction timeline has been extended and is predicted to wrap up in March 2023. Keep up with the park’s progress here + click the button below to learn more about the skate plaza’s designs.

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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Kate.

Editor’s pick: Growing up, Rebecca and I both had James Avery charm bracelets. The Texas jeweler is known for its sterling silver pieces and iconic Lone Star State charms.

But this might just take the cake — or the condiment. James Avery has teamed up with Whataburger yet again to add more fast food-themed charms to its catalog. Now you can get Fancy Ketchup and Spicy Ketchup silver charms to dangle alongside your french fry, cup, orange heart, and Texas-shaped logo charms. 🧡

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