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🏢 More housing planned for downtown

A skyline view of downtown Fort Worth. In the middle of the photo towards the right, a blue location dropper points out where the new development will be located.
The development’s location is currently a vacant parking lot. | Image via FTWtoday
After announcing the project in 2022, the developer of a ~$74 million multifamily development has a new timeline and additional details.

New timeline


According to recent Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filings — which are subject to change — construction on the project could begin in April 2025. The new anticipated completion date for the development is February 2027.

Project details

  • Who | Miami-based development company Resia
  • What | 312,000-sqft, 12-story apartment tower with a 1,200-sqft bath house + 220,000-sqft, 10-story parking garage
  • Location | 1000 Jones St. in downtown Fort Worth, between Fort Worth Central Station + the convention center
  • Cost | ~$74 million, featuring the $61 million apartment complex + $12.9 million parking garage

More from Resia


The Miami-based developer celebrated the opening of its Resia Dallas West project earlier this year. The 336-unit development is spread across eight apartment buildings in southwest Dallas.

The company has also worked on developments in Denton, Hutto, and Houston.

Events

Tuesday, Nov. 5

  • Margaret’s Market Boutique | Tuesday, Nov. 5-Wednesday, Nov. 13 | Times vary | Margaret Meacham Hall | Free | Shop this annual market from the Women’s Club of Fort Worth with holiday and home decor, jewelry, food, and more.
Wednesday, Nov. 6

  • P!NK: Summer Carnival 2024 | 6:30 p.m. | Globe Life Field, Arlington | $35+ | P!NK will take the stage alongside Sheryl Crow, KidCutUp, and Noga Erez in this rescheduled event — tickets are still available.
Thursday, Nov. 7

  • Namaste & Sip | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Blackland Distillery | $25 | Join Blackland Distillery and Bumble Bee Yoga Co. for a stretch session and a locally crafted cocktail.
Friday, Nov. 8

  • Linkin Park | 6 p.m. | Globe Life Field, Arlington | $66+ | Watch the rock band behind hits like “Numb” and “In the End” on their “From Zero” world tour.
Saturday, Nov. 9

  • John Wayne Grit Series | 7:45-11 a.m. | John Wayne: An American Experience | $0+ | Join this 5k through the Stockyards and Trinity Trails that benefits the John Wayne Cancer Foundation.
  • Fort Worth Water Lantern Festival | 3-7 p.m. | Panther Island Pavilion | $29+ | Ever wanted to recreate scenes from “Tangled”? Now’s your chance.
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Arts

It’s (holiday) music to our ears

Presented By Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
a gif featuring images from a previous Home for the Holidays performance
Santa’s marking up his list and setting his sleigh’s course for Bass Performance Hall. | Photos courtesy of Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra; GIF by FTWtoday
Did you know Santa’s first stop in Fort Worth is Bass Performance Hall?

If you’re “Home for the Holidays,” join the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra for the most wonderful concert of the year.

Don your ugliest holiday sweater, and get ready to sing along to classic Christmas carols, hum holiday tunes, and experience magical wintry moments — like snowfall inside of Bass Hall.

Performances are happening on:
  • Friday, Nov. 29 | 7:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, Nov. 30 | 7:30 p.m.
Snag a photo with Santa, enjoy merry music and moments, and make memories with the ones you love — sounds magical to us.
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News Notes

Today Is
  • Election Day. Locals headed to or from the polls can get free rides on Trinity Metro buses, On-Demand rideshare services, TEXRail, and via Trinity Railway Express stations in Tarrant County. While commuting, consult our local election guide.
Sports
  • The Texas Rangers promoted Ross Fenstermaker to general manager + hired Cole Figuerora as assistant GM. Fenstermaker has served as assistant GM for player development and international operations the past three years, and Figuerora comes from the Tampa Bay Rays. (WFAA)
Development
  • Construction on the 166,000-sqft sports venue anchoring Mansfield’s Staybolt Street development — which is also set to include a hotel, conference center, High5 Entertainment venue, retail, and housing — could begin in December. The construction start date is currently contingent on city council approval. (Dallas Business Journal)
Open
  • Local ice cream truck Duck Duck Scoop recently opened its first permanent location in north Fort Worth. The ice cream shop is now serving up wacky sundaes, scoops, and milkshakes complete with its signature rubber duck topping. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Health
  • Cook Children’s Health Plan will extend through next summer after officials agreed to delay signing new Medicaid contracts until June 2025. If approved, the proposed Medicaid contract would drop Cook Children’s Health Plan from Medicaid STAR and CHIP plans starting in September 2025. (Fort Worth Report)
Real Estate
  • DFW is feeling hot, hot, hot. The metroplex is expected to be the nation’s hottest real estate market in 2025, according to a forecast from PriceWaterhouseCoopers + the Urban Land Institute. The report lauded DFW’s post-pandemic recovery, size, continued demographic growth, and economic diversity. (The Dallas Morning News)
Travel
  • Beginning June 5, 2025, American Airlines will offer its first-ever nonstop flight from DFW Airport to Venice. The airline is also introducing a new streamlined security process for American Airlines AAdvantage members who opt in.
Listen
  • The Mavs recently secured a win over the Orlando Magic. Listen to game highlights, key player shoutouts, and game strategies from the local experts of the Dallas Mavericks with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
    Weather
    • Yesterday was a WFAA Weather Alert Day due to forecasted storms and severe weather. Chief meteorologist Pete Delkus keeps locals up to date on changing weather patterns, watches, and warnings.
    Try This
    • From scones and finger sandwiches to an elegant setting, no detail is overlooked at Tea at The Adolphus. We couldn’t pass up the opportunity to try this storied tradition for ourselves at the historic hotel located in downtown Dallas.*
    Wellness
    • Better sleep in as little as two weeks + workout breakthroughs in eight to twelve weeks — get the benefits Magnesium Breakthrough, with seven powerful forms of magnesium.*

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    A six-piece sheet set made with microfiber + moisture-absorbing CoolMax fabric to keep you cool and comfortable all night long.
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    The Wrap

    Once you’ve cast your vote in the 2024 General Election, head over to the online street sweeper naming contest to choose your top 10 favorite names from the list of 50. Street sweeper voting will remain open through Friday, Nov. 15.

    I’m still narrowing down favorites, but the simple “Bob” was a standout I just wasn’t expecting.
    BlueWrap_Brianna Williams

    Send us a scoop, question, or feedback

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