03.01.2024

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🎭 A new cultural hub

Design Dive: What’s in the redevelopment proposals for the Community Arts Center?

Fort Worth Community Arts Center is located between The Carter and the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. | Photo by FTWtoday

Two local developers have submitted proposals to redevelop the Community Arts Center at 1300 Gendy Street + today, we’re breaking down what’s in each design.

Quick background

In 2022, Bennett Partners conducted a building condition assessment on the city-owned facility and determined that the Cultural District fixture needed $26 million in repairs.

In April of 2023, a task force evaluated the report, assessed uses and potential funding sources + held a series of community meetings. The task force then recommended that the city redevelop the complex into a new cultural hub.

After a request for proposals and multiple rounds of evaluations, the city is down to two designs + is scheduled to review the final proposals in mid-April.

Here is a breakdown of the conceptual designs released in October of 2023 — we’ll circle back soon with the final designs.

FTW-garfield-public-private-community-arts-center — The Garfield Public/Private LLC proposal integrates and expands the existing footprint of the Community Arts Center.
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Conceptual plan courtesy of Garfield Public/Private

Garfield Public/Private LLC

The Dallas-based developer teamed up with local architecture firm Bennett Partners to design a three-story building that houses three anchor tenants:

The proposed Fort Worth African American Museum and Cultural Center
Jubilee Theatre and The Cliburn, both of which are currently located in Sundance Square

The design alternates between large theater spaces and gallery areas + adds two restaurants along Lancaster Avenue. The initial redevelopment was estimated at $76 million.

FTW-goldenrod-gendy-proposal — The Goldenrod Companies proposal demolishes a portion of the Community Art Center + adds three new buildings.
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Conceptual rendering courtesy of Goldenrod Companies

Goldenrod Companies

The Omaha-based developer led a design team that included Newcrest Image, Coury Hospitality, and Gensler and based the plans around preserving the existing W.E. Scott Theatre and adding three new buildings. This proposal is estimated at $113 million.

Across a public art plaza on the south end of the site, the team proposed to add:

Artist studios
Galleries
A black box theater

A new building at the corner of Lancaster Avenue and Gendy Street would include:

A second black box theater
A restaurant
175-room hotel

A new building along Montgomery Street would hold:

A parking garage
Artist spaces + an art incubator
Another restaurant
Two multi-family residential towers

Events

Friday, March 1

TCU Baseball | Friday, March 1 | 2 p.m. | Globe Life Field, 734 Stadium Dr., Arlington | $22-$387 | Watch the No. 5 Horned Frogs take the plate against USC in the Kubota College Baseball Series.
Whitey Morgan and The 78’s | Friday, March 1 | 10 p.m. | Billy Bob’s Texas, 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth | $26-$49.50 | The country band from Flint, Michigan will take the stage at the world’s largest honky-tonk.

Saturday, March 2

Sit Stay Sparkle | Saturday, March 2 | 6-10 p.m. | River Ranch Stockyards, 500 NE 23rd St., Fort Worth | $250-$25,000 | Dress in denim and diamonds at this gala supporting Canine Companions, a nonprofit that connects service dogs with children, adults, and veterans with disabilities.
Stockyards Championship Rodeo | Saturday, March 2 | 7:30 p.m. | Cowtown Coliseum, 121 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth | $15-$109 | Don’t hold your breath during adrenaline-filled Western sports like bull riding, bareback bronc riding, and barrel racing.
Marauda | Saturday, March 2 | The Shack at Panther Island Pavilion, 395 Purcey St., Fort Worth | $27.39-$37.73 | The electronic dance artist from Sydney, Australia will spin some beats at the outdoor venue.

Sunday, March 3

Beer Yoga | Sunday, March 3 | 11 a.m. | Panther Island Brewing, 501 N. Main St., Fort Worth | $25 | BYO mat and stretch out with yogi Morgan — ticket includes a one-hour class and two pints.
Whiskey Blending Sessions | Sunday, March 3 | 1 p.m. | Acre Distilling Co., 1309 Calhoun St., Fort Worth | $25-$55 | Sample 4-5 whiskeys and make your own blended creation to take home with a private label.
Panther City Lacrosse Club | Sunday, March 3 | 3 p.m. | Dickies Arena, 1911 Montgomery St., Fort Worth | $6-$79 | The Panthers will take on the Rochester Knighthawks on their home turf.

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Kids

☀️ Get ready for a summer of fun at YMCA Camp Carter

YMCA Camp Carter offers a summer of freedom, outdoor exploration, campfire songs, and laughter. | Photo provided by YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth

Your child deserves a summer of fun + friendship. Enter: YMCA Camp Carter.

Located on 360 acres in the heart of Forth Worth, Camp Carter offers a unique summer experience for kids to create lasting friendships, explore interests + learn new skills, including:

Canoeing
Horseback riding
Hiking
Archery
and more

Overnight camps begin June 12 (ages 6-17) and day camps begin May 28 (ages 5-15). A YMCA membership isn’t required to join in the fun + financial assistance is available. RSVP to a free Open House below.

Meet staff, tour cabins + try activities

News Notes

Coming Soon

A Fort Worth barbecue joint known for its housemade sausage is expanding to the Eastside. The family-owned Sausage Shoppe will trade its to-go-only location on Brentwood Stair Road for a larger dining room at 3914 Miller Ave. The new store is slated to open late March or early April. (CultureMap Fort Worth)

Biz

Earlier this week, City Council nominated two aerospace companies for the the Texas Enterprise Zone Program, which encourages job growth through tax incentives. If accepted by the state, Gulfstream Aerospace will receive a tax refund of $625,000 and Elbit Systems of America will get $1.25 million, both over five years.

Announced

Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles is bringing her Gold Over America Tour back to Dickies Arena this fall. The high-flying gymnastics show will swing through Cowtown on Sunday, Oct. 20. Tickets will go on sale on Friday, March 15 at 10 a.m.

Film

Want to be in the next Paramount+ show filming in Fort Worth? Legacy Casting is looking for extras including Latino/Latina infants on Monday, March 4, roughnecks for a Man Camp Scene on Wednesday, March 6, and upscale restaurant goers on Friday, March 8. Apply now.

Real Estate

Plano-based homebuilder Highland Homes is planning a new office in Alliance Town Center. The 135,000-sqft office building will house 175+ employees and support the company’s projects on the west side of the DFW area. Highland will be the first tenant in the new Hillwood Commons II Class A office space.

Giveaway

Enter by Thursday, March 7 to win two tickets to the Kiss Me I’m Irish Express. Trinity Metro is giving away passes to the St. Patrick’s Day-themed ride on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad. The Friday, March 15 experience includes two Texas craft brews, a signature mug, and Irish food.

Outdoors

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Glen Rose is home to the top North American breeding program for black-footed cats. The tiny African wildcats average 4.2 lbs, but are deadly hunters, catching more prey in one night than a leopard in six months. Since 2015, the center has bred 13 babies. (Texas Monthly)

Sports

One week before the trade deadline, the Dallas Stars scored Calgary Flames defenseman Chris Tavev, “a sought-after player for many teams looking for a physical, gritty player that gets the job done in his own zone.” Get the biggest stories every day about the Dallas Stars with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

Shop

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Answered

What would you change about Fort Worth’s cycling infrastructure?

New bike lane project is pedaling toward Fort Worth

Photo of five people riding bikes along a trail

Bike lane improvements are planned all across Fort Worth. | Photo provided by Fort Worth Bike Sharing

Last week, we shared the news about the new bike lane project in east Fort Worth. We asked our readers about their biking habits + what they would change about Cowtown’s cycling infrastructure. Here’s what y’all said:

About 80% of respondents ride their bikes weekly or monthly with approximately half of respondents riding for exercise. Nearly 40% of respondents ride for recreation, while 14% commute via bicycle.

According to our respondents, the top priority for Fort Worth’s cycling infrastructure is the location and connection of trails, followed by pavement maintenance and pothole repairs. Readers also suggested improvements for accessing shared bikes, updating safety signals, and readdressing helmet requirements.

Check out some of the other bike lane projects going on around town, including:

Oakland Boulevard and Miller Avenue Bike Lanes | Expected completion: May 2027
Horne Street Improvements | Expected completion: December 2026
University Drive Phase 1 | Expected completion: March 2024

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The Wrap

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From the editor

You could call them e-scapegoats — earlier this week, nearly 200 goats escaped the Crystal Canyon Natural Area in Arlington, where they were supposed to be “goatscaping.”

The City of Arlington commissioned the Open Space Development herd to eat underbrush and invasive plants to clear waterways and reduce the fire risk, but the goats got out through an opening in the fence. While some nearby residents may have lost plants, all of the goats were safely rounded up by Arlington police.

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