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Clearfork is planning a $400 million luxury car expansion

The development would trade surface lots for vehicle showrooms. | Rendering courtesy of the Fort Worth Economic Development Department

Shopping in Clearfork could get a lot more expensive. If you thought Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Burberry were upscale, wait until this project rolls in.

The mixed-use development along Chisholm Trail Parkway and Edwards Road is looking to double in size by relocating Autobahn Fort Worth from White Settlement Road, bringing its BMW, Land Rover, Volvo, Jaguar, Porsche, and Volkswagen dealerships five miles southwest.

The ~$400 million project would span 25 acres northeast of the current shopping district + is expected to be finished by the end of 2028.

Cassco Land Co., the Edwards Ranch development arm, is seeking $22 million in tax incentives from the city, according to an economic development proposal presented earlier this week.

The incentives — up to 80% of the developer’s maintenance and operations cost — would offset the cost of showrooms, service centers, and 200,000 sqft of vehicle space.

Michael Hennig, economic development manager for the city, said the urban-style design would feature a vehicle service center and showrooms based around a parking garage. The project will also include 350 new apartment units and an additional 1,750-space parking garage.

City Council will vote on the proposed agreement in the Tuesday, May 23 meeting.

This second phase of Clearfork — combined with the 25-acre Phase One development that opened in 2018 — sets the full master planned project anywhere from $800 million to $1 billion.

But wait, there’s more.

Across Clearfork Main St., Cassco is also planning another expansion project with Tryba Architects that includes residential, retail, and office spaces along the Clearfork Trail.

Meanwhile, the adjacent Keith House project is set to be completed in August + Oak and Eden’s whiskey tasting room and Plank Seafood are coming soon to the Shops at Clearfork.

Events

Thursday, May 18

Fort Worth Vaqueros | Thursday, May 18 | 7:30 p.m. | Castleberry High School - W.O Barnes Stadium, 4801 Blackstone Dr., Fort Worth | $5 | Watch the Vaqueros take on the San Antonio Corinthians in the home opener of their tenth season — head over early for a Fan Fest celebration.
Easton Corbin | Thursday, May 18 | 10:15 p.m. | Tannahill’s Tavern and Music Hall, 122 E. Exchange Ave., Ste. 200, Fort Worth | $47-$91 | You can’t get “a little more country” than attending the PBR World Finals Concert Series.

Friday, May 19

Pre-School Discovery Club | Friday, May 19 | 10 a.m.-11 p.m. | Nature Center & Refuge, 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd., Fort Worth | $5-$8 | Kids (ages 3-5) are invited to discover the world of flowers with a story, lesson, hike, and craft.
Main Street Fest | Friday, May 19-Sunday, May 21 | Times vary | Historic Main Street District, 325 S. Main St., Grapevine | $5-$20 | Escape the PBR madness for three days of family-friendly street performances, live music, and carnival games.

Saturday, May 20

Zumba | Saturday, May 20 | 9:45-11 a.m. | Sundance Square Plaza, 420 Main St., Fort Worth | Free | Get your body moving and grooving with a fun dancing workout in the heart of downtown.
Women’s Rodeo World Championship | Saturday, May 20 | 1 p.m. | Cowtown Coliseum, 121 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth | $10-$40 | Watch some of the best riders in the world compete in team roping, breakaway roping, and barrel racing.

Sunday, May 21

All About Bagels | Sunday, May 21 | 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. | Indulge, 425 W. 3rd St., Fort Worth | $89 | Learn the basics of bagel making and spreads from professional baker Jessica Castañeda.
PBR: World Finals | Thursday, May 18-Sunday, May 21 | Times vary | Dickies Arena, 1911 Montgomery St., Fort Worth | $27.50-$287 | Daring athletes will compete for the coveted gold belt buckle in the championship round.

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News Notes

Announced

Panther Island Pavilion is adopting a new operating schedule after it received 40 noise complaints during April’s Ubbi Dubbi festival. Events will only be held 7 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday-Wednesday and 7 a.m.-12 a.m., Thursday-Saturday. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

Traffic

Crews will pause road construction near Colonial Country Club to ease traffic during the Charles Schwab Challenge next week. All six lanes of University Drive will be open Wednesday, May 24-Sunday, May 28 during PGA public events. Rogers Road will reopen Friday, May 19-Sunday, May 28.

Civic

The city is seeking feedback on the selection of the new director of the Office of Police Oversight Monitor, which has been vacant since November 2022. You can submit questions or comments online or attend a public forum on Wednesday, May 31 at 7 p.m. at Como Community Center.

Opening

Fort Worth’s first vegan fine dining establishment is almost ready for diners. Maiden: Fine Plants & Spirits will open in the PS1200 development on Thursday, June 1. Reservations for the eight-course spring tasting menu are open now for parties of 2-6 people.

Edu

Texas Woman’s University (~40 minutes northeast in Denton) will launch two new aviation degree programs thanks to a $15 million donation from the Doswell Foundation. Set to accept its first class by fall 2024, one program will be a professional flight school, while the other will focus on aviation management. (The Dallas Morning News)

Feel Good

Imagine righting a wrong over 50 years later — Recently, a man delivered $100 to Leonard’s Museum as repayment for a book he stole from the Leonard’s Department store when he was a child. The store closed in 1967 + the proprietor’s daughter is trying to contact him to say thank you. (PaperCity Fort Worth)

Environment

Did you know Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge has an ancient forest? A remnant of a Western Cross Timbers was the first in Texas to be accepted into the national Old-Growth Forest Network earlier this month. The dedicated area of the forest is estimated at over 250 years old. (Greensourced DFW)

Number

909 sqft. That’s the average size of an apartment for $1,500/month in Fort Worth. A new study by RentCafe compares area to price rates across the nation. $1,500 merits 805 sqft in Dallas and 928 sqft in Arlington.

Arts

Meow Wolf, a trippy immersive art experience at Grapevine Mills Mall, will open on Friday, July 14. Tickets are now on sale to go through the “portal” to “The Real Unreal.” Keep an eye out for creations from Cowtown artists Mariell Guzman, Katie Murray, and Adam Palmer.

Holiday

Don’t leave Memorial Day weekend menu planning to the last minute. Mama Angie’s has your back with delicious party platters of Mexican food that everyone will love. Think: enchiladas, tamales, salads, and (of course) great guac. Eat in or order by phone.*

Shop

Life hack: Order your paper towels online and avoid trekking home a giant pack from the store. This Bounty eight-pack is a best seller, or try the Amazon Basics twelve-pack.*

Health

🩺 Partners for health

Cook Children’s and JPS team up for a first-of-its-kind clinic in Las Vegas Trail

Cook Children’s Peaks the Dragon will soon bring medical care and health education to the west side. | Photo courtesy of Cook Children’s

The Las Vegas Trail Neighborhood is getting a new health center thanks to a partnership between Cook Children’s Health Care System and JPS Health Network.

The medical systems partnered with the city and LVTRise to bring critical services to the healthcare desert in the 76116 and 76108 zip codes.

The 40,000-sqft Las Vegas Trail Neighborhood Health Center will be located on 3.7 acres of donated land on the corner of Calmont Avenue and Cherry Lane.

A first-of-its-kind collaboration, the clinic will provide services for both pediatric and adult patients, behavioral health, and social support with a food pantry, community education, and healthcare industry job training.

The two-story facility will serve as Cook Children’s ninth neighborhood health center and a JPS Medical Home. A storefront for the Fort Worth Police Department will also be housed in the facility.

Construction is expected to start later this year and conclude in late 2025.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Kate

From the editor

I’ll be hitting up the PBR World Finals tonight at Dickies Arena + I can’t wait to see all the action. If you don’t have tickets for the championship yet, make sure to grab them.

Yesterday, PBR CEO and commissioner Sean Gleason announced that starting next year, the final three rounds will move from Cowtown to AT&T Stadium in Arlington. The first four rounds will remain at Dickies Arena, so the competition will be split between two venues.

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