The project was originally set to break ground in the first quarter of 2022. | Rendering via Holland Basham
By the end of 2026, the West 7th District will become an entertainment playground where people can work, live, and play — thanks to The Van Zandt project. The area is already a hotspot for happy hours, late-night bites, and walkable nightlife, making it a standout Fort Worth neighborhood. This latest project will only add to the area’s appeal.
Here’s what we know
The project will include a nine-story, 102,000 sqft office space — which will be the first speculative office development built in Fort Worth since 2017. It will also feature a 10-story, 226 multi-family unit apartment complex + parking garage and retail space.
Here’s what else we can expect
11,000 sqft of retail and dining space
Indoor and outdoor meeting areas
Lounge areas
Fitness center
Swimming pool
A garage with 500+ parking spaces
Goldenrod’s Managing Principal Zach Wiegert believes the new development is comparable to Uptown Dallas, according to the Star-Telegram.
Dallas Wings vs. Atlanta Dream | 7 p.m. | College Park Center, Arlington | $25+ | Break up the week by watching Paige Bueckers and Arike Ogunbowale dribble circles around Brittney Griner and the rest of the Atlanta Dream team.
Thursday, July 31
Fort Worth Dinner Society: Dinner Party | 7-9:30 p.m. | Revealed Upon RSVP | $42 | The dress code is cocktail for this exclusive dinner party — the location is only revealed after you RSVP.
Erick Willis | 8 p.m. | The Post | $31 | Every day is a good day to support local artists — celebrate the release of Erick Willis’ new album, with guest Claire Hinkle.
Friday, Aug. 1
Mimosas + Yoga | 7:30-8:45 a.m. | Sheraton Fort Worth Downtown Hotel | $0+ | Head downtown with your mat for a 45-minute flow session, followed by orange juice and bubbles — the session is free for hotel guests.
Backyard Unplugged | 7-10 p.m. | Hotel Drover | Cost of purchase | Every Friday and Saturday through Sept. 27, enjoy live music from local artists, ice-cold refreshments, and Western-chic vibes — tonight’s musical guest is Tommy Luke.
“The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical” | Friday, Aug. 1-Sunday, Aug. 3 | Times vary | Casa Manana Theatre | $25+ | Based on the bestselling young adult novel by Rick Riordan — as a son of Poseidon, Percy Jackson discovers demigod powers he can’t control, plus he must prevent a war between the Greek gods.
Emo Nite with So Long Goodnight | 9-11 p.m. | Texas Live, Arlington | Cost of purchase | Join DFW’s premier emo cover band + fellow elder emos for sing-a-longs — skinny jeans and thick black eyeliner are encouraged.
Big Tex’s boots are boot scootin’ to Washington DC. The State Fair of Texas has loaned the pair to the Smithsonian American Art Museum for an upcoming exhibition. The shoes were a backup pair + Big Tex will still rock the new design in time for the 2025 fair in September. (The Dallas Morning News)
Closing
Yesterday, the Near Southside barbecue joint Brix Barbecue announced its closing via Instagram. The last day of regular service will be Sunday, Aug. 17. Until then, stop in to enjoy previous Brix specials, such as the Funkytown Hot Chicken Sandwich — to be served this weekend.
Coming Soon
Fort Worth is getting a Bojangles. The North-Carolina-based fried chicken stop will be located in the former Five Guys on South Fwy., before you enter Burleson. Opening Tuesday, Aug. 19, this will be the seventh location in DFW. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Edu
Three Fort Worth-area school districts are set to receive a total of $5.6 million in federal funding to support 70 after-school programs. District data shows that students involved in after-school programs earn better grades and have better attendance. The ISDs affected are Fort Worth, Crowley + Castleberry. (Fort Worth Report)
Sports
The Dallas Mavericks have hired a team president — Ethan Casson, a former employee of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Effective next Monday, Casson will oversee day-to-day operations in this newly created role. Follow WFAA’s Paul Livengood for more. (WFAA)
Announced
This week, Keller ISD hired its next superintendent, Dr. Cory Wilson. Wilson has worked for the ISD since 2002 as a math and science teacher. Since February, he’s filled in as interim superintendent after Tracy Johnson announced her exit. (Fort Worth Report)
Legacy
Tommy Smith — founder of the small family-run burger chain Tommy’s Hamburgers — died on Sunday. Smith and his wife founded the hamburger spot in a Texaco gas station in Lake Worth in 1983. (WFAA)
Listen
The Cowboys will keep tight end Jake Ferguson, who signed a $52 million four-year contract extension. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Dallas Cowboys with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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Got last-minute summer plans? Let Trinity Metro give you a lift — for free. From Monday, Aug. 4 to Sunday, Aug. 10, all Trinity Metro services — including buses, TEXRail, TRE, On-Demand, and bikes — are free to ride. This freebie lines up perfectly with Texas’ tax-free weekend + gives families one last chance to soak up summer without spending a dime on transit. Just hop on and go.
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