COORDINATED WAYFINDING PROGRAMDesign is complete for wayfinding signage to be installed in Downtown, the Historic Stockyards and the Cultural District. The signage will be consistent in design and color to assist vehicles and pedestrians in finding destinations and parking. An interactive parking website that complements the signage and assists visitors in finding their way in the three districts has been completed, www.fortworthparking.com. Signage should appear on Downtown streets in 2010. TXDOT is reviewing the plans. |
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HYDE PARK & 9TH STREET The Fort Worth Transportation Authority and the City of Fort Worth executed a design contract for the Hyde Park Transit Plaza and Ninth Street improvements to create a civic square and pedestrian-friendly corridor. Federal grants totaling $3.5 million as well as local matching funds have been secured for the acquisition, design and construction of the transit plaza. Construction is expected to begin in 2011. www.fortworthgov.org/lancaster/initiatives/hydepark.asp |
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LANCASTER AVENUEReconstruction is underway on Lancaster Avenue, a catalyst project for redevelopment in the southern end of Downtown. The Lancaster Corridor Tax Increment Financing District (TIF) was created in late 2003 to provide funding for targeted projects. Funding from the TIF, combined with 4.5 acres of excess right-of-way on the north side of the corridor, will provide incentive for desired redevelopment in accordance with the Lancaster Design guidelines. The first Lancaster TIF project is the Texas & Pacific Lofts residential redevelopment. Street construction was complete in 2009. www.fortworthgov.org/lancaster/ |
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TRINITY RIVER VISIONThe Trinity River Vision plan was completed in March 2003. Recreation, flood control and development issues are addressed by the plan, laying the groundwork to improve more than 80 miles of trails and significantly increase the Downtown population over the next 40 years. A Tax Increment Financing District (TIF) has been created to help fund public improvements required within the project's 800-acre Downtown segment. Representative Kay Granger has secured $40 million in federal funding to continue the Vision study and cover the cost of pre-engineering and design work. The United States Congress authorized $110 million in Fall 2004. The City of Fort Worth has developed a relocation assistance package for businesses in the path of proposed bridges, streets and rights of way. The Trinity River Vision Authority is leading this award-winning center city improvement project. www.trinityrivervision.org |
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UPTOWN FORT WORTH The $300 million redevelopment led by Tom Struhs on the northeast end of Downtown is planned to bring thousands of residents and to the bluff. Lincoln Properties built the first residential structure, a beautiful 300-unit apartment building. Lincoln has acquired more property and plans to build more units in the community. Palisades, a 40-unit town home development has also opened. Struhs has also announced the development of a new upscale condominium tower for the neighborhood. www.uptownfortworth.com |
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