10.16.2023

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Transform 1012 to convert a former KKK “klavern” into a cultural hub

FTW-Fred Rouse Center for Arts and Community Healing

An idea of what the transformed space could look like. | Concept rendering by MASS Design Group via Transform 1012

An abandoned building in the Northside will soon be transformed into a diverse art and cultural center. Located at 1012 N. Main St. the building was once used as an auditorium for the Ku Klux Klan in 1924 and converted into a pecan shelling warehouse by Ellis Pecan Co. in 1946.

In 2021, the nonprofit coalition Transform 1012 N. Main Street acquired the building in a move that marked a significant milestone for the grassroots project that was first initiated in 2018.

A new vision for healing

The Fred Rouse Center for Arts and Community Healing will honor the life and memory of Mr. Fred Rouse — a Black butcher and father who was lynched by a white mob in Fort Worth in 1921.

The adaptive reuse plan will transform the space into a vibrant cultural hub with state-of-the-art performance spaces, healing services for communities targeted by hate groups, exhibits dedicated to social justice and civil rights, and an outdoor urban agriculture and artisan marketplace.

A design that meets community needs

The ambitious project is the recipient of the 2021 Next Big Idea Award from the Urban Land Institute of Dallas-Fort Worth and is currently in the design stage.

The selection committee and the board have chosen four design teams based on how their ethos and practices align with Transform 1012’s own mission. The four shortlisted teams are:

B-arn-S Architects and ch_studio
Colloqate Design and BrandNu Design Studio
Hines Architecture + Design and Elizabeth Kennedy Landscape Architect
UX Architecture, KP Design Studio, and EJ+P Architects

The community is encouraged to RSVP for a meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 6 p.m. to hear from the architects as they present their design concepts. Note: The meeting address will be kept private until attendees RSVP.

A final selection of the design team is slated to be announced on Wednesday, Nov. 15.

Transform 1012 selects the final architect team

Transform 1012 and the Design Architect Selection Committee selected B-arn-S Architects + ch_studio as the final architects for The Fred Rouse Center for Arts and Community Healing.

Narrowed down from four design teams, the architects will transform the former KKK Klavern into a vibrant cultural hub.

Over the upcoming months, the nonprofit and the design team will hold community meetings to collaborate with the public on the adaptive plan.

Crews will break ground in 2025 and The Fred Rouse Center is expected to open in 2026.

Events

Monday, Oct. 16

Community Pumpkin Patch | Monday, Oct. 16 | 1 p.m.-10 a.m. | St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 504 W. Bedford Euless Rd., Hurst | Free | Grab a free pumpkin and a fall-themed photo at this community patch.
Pumpkin Nights | Monday, Oct. 16 | Howell Farms, 4016 W. Division St., Arlington | $15-$20 | The interactive pumpkin patch features a walk-through pumpkin tunnel, elaborate displays, and 5,000 hand-carved real and synthetic pumpkins.

Tuesday, Oct. 17

Paint, Pints, and Music | Tuesday, Oct. 17 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Funky Picnic Brewery & Café, 401 Bryan Ave., Fort Worth | $35 | Paint your own festive pumpkin while listening to live music in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.

Wednesday, Oct. 18

Wine & Welding | Wednesday, Oct. 18 | 5-9 p.m. | Grand Cru Wine Bar, 1257 W. Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth | Cost of purchase | Enjoy a glass of wine while perusing jewelry choices — Lexx Link will be in-house to weld permanent jewelry.
“Office” Halloween Trivia | Wednesday, Oct. 18 | 7-9 p.m. | Black Dog Retro Arcade, 309 Curtis Mathes Way, Arlington | Free | Test your “Office” trivia and see how well you know the costumes from the Halloween episode.

Thursday, Oct. 19

Art Collector’s Show & Sculpture Garden | Thursday, Oct. 19 | 5-8 p.m. | Gallery 440, 440 S. Main St., Fort Worth | Free | The collection features works of early Texas art from some of Fort Worth’s best collectors, displaying oils, watercolors, prints, and drawings.
Carter College Night | Thursday, Oct. 19 | 5-8 p.m. | The Carter, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth | Free | Everything is better when it’s free — DFW college students are invited to an exclusive evening of live music, food, and art making.

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News Notes

Opening

Plank Seafood and Provisions will open today at The Shops at Clearfork. The seafood restaurant will feature an open kitchen setup with a full raw bar and a wood-fired grill. Plank Seafood will serve environmentally sourced ingredients from Maine to Massachusetts and the shores of Greece. Make your reservation.

Real Estate

Trinity Habitat for Humanity plans to build 20 affordable townhomes on Carver Drive in the southern part of Lake Como. The two-story townhomes will be priced within HUD’s guidelines at or below 80% of the area’s median income. The project also includes adding water, sewer utilities, and creating a cul-de-sac. (NBC DFW)

Biz

Portico Coffee took over Revive Coffee at 2503 Roosevelt Ave. in the Northside. Located in the historic Koldin House, the cafe features couches, tables for working, and an outside patio. Owner Noble Menchaca took over the coffee shop from previous owner Cassie Warren on October 1.

Development

City officials celebrated the groundbreaking of Fire Station No. 43 in the Walsh community last week. Mayor Mattie Parker helped celebrate the beginning of construction of the four-bay station at 2200 Walsh Ranch Pkwy. Construction is expected to be complete by next fall. (Fort Worth Report)

Eat

Mr Gatti’s Pizza will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 2812 Horne St. this morning at 10 a.m. Every customer who signs up for text message service through Tuesday, Oct. 31 will be entered to win free pizza for an entire year in 2024.

Environment

Indoor farm company Eden Green Technology broke ground on a $40 million greenhouse expansion in Cleburne last week. The farm grows its crops in high-rising vertical rows and uses hydroponic techniques in place of soil. The expansion will double the size of the current facility. (Fort Worth Report)

Drink

“Yellowstone’s” Cole Hauser launched a new coffee line that pays tribute to cowboys. Free Rein Coffee Company is a small-batch roasting line based in San Angelo. The six different blends all have cowboy-themed names with flavors like signature dark roast, cayenne and cinnamon, and light roast.

Number

1,500 lbs. That’s how much brisket Hurtado Barbecue sold during a Rangers playoff game last week. Located in the left field corner at Globe Life Field, the restaurant is usually a hotspot for people at the ballpark. Skip the ballpark line and stop by the Medical District location. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

Shop

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Community

🗓️ Mark your calendars

Grand re-opening scheduled for Diamond Hill Community Center

The community center hosts after-school programs and community events. | Photo by the City of Fort Worth

Nearly two years after its groundbreaking, Diamond Hill Community Center in the Northside will host a grand re-opening ceremony next month.

GFF Architects designed the new 25,000-sqft building at 1700 NE 37th St. to replace the adjacent outdated center that was built in the 1950s.

The new community center will feature a gymnasium, boxing gym, teaching kitchen, fitness center, meeting spaces, and a computer lab. The design of the building includes simple masonry and metal building skin, as well as brightly colored accents that reference traditional Hispanic textiles.

Outside on the front lawn, residents will find a public art piece titled “Rising Strong” by artist Elizabeth Akamatsu. Selected by the Fort Worth Public Art Commission, the metal sculpture features a bouquet with three gem-shaped flowers that embody spirit and strength.

A grand re-opening celebration will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Rebecca

From the editor

I want to send a belated congratulations to Skye Blakely for receiving gold at the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Belgium earlier this month.

I trained with Skye at WOGA Gymnastics in Frisco many years ago when she was about 10. Be sure to keep an eye out for Skye as she looks to make the 2024 Paris Olympic team.

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