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Starting Monday, April 7, various streets in Downtown Fort Worth will close to accommodate the MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival setup and operations. Closures include Main Street from Weatherford to 9th Street, sections of 1st through 9th Streets, and portions of Houston and Commerce Streets. All closures will remain in effect until Monday, April 14. Read More

Shane Smith 

Shane Smith is a seasoned economist and research professional with extensive experience in both academic and applied economic research. He is the Director of Research at Downtown Fort Worth, Inc. (DFWI), leading data-driven initiatives to support urban development and community insights.

Shane has also taught economics as an adjunct professor at Dallas County Community College, sharing his knowledge with the next generation of economists. His research background includes a role as a research analyst at the University of Texas at Dallas, where he contributed to critical projects in public policy and economic analysis. He also holds a Master's degree in Economics from the University of Texas at Dallas and is certified as a Geographic Information Services Professional (GIS).

Shane is married to his wonderful wife, Yolanda, and they serve in the ministry of Parker County Bible Church, a church plant.

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Shane@dfwi.org