Fort Worth Invites Public to Shape Butler Place's Future in City Revitalization Effort
May 6,2024
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Fort Worth is on the move to revitalize the historic Butler Place, and they want the citizens to weigh in. The city is hosting a public meeting to gather input on its Access Butler Place Plan, which proposes to transform the area's transportation system and reconnect the urban core. The aim is to enhance accessibility for vehicles, bikes, and pedestrians while also knitting back together communities with new social and cultural hubs, potentially stimulating economic growth across Fort Worth, according to the City of Fort Worth.
Residents have the chance to leave their mark on the city's future by attending the session scheduled on Thursday, May 9, from 4:40-7:30 p.m. at Fort Worth Central Station. Details of the plan are available on the city's website, encouraging community members to learn more about the project that will address the transportation network’s overall safety, efficiency, and connectivity.
Butler Place, which originated in 1939, has stood largely empty after the inhabitants were rehomed across Fort Worth. This 42-acre site is flanked by main arteries I-30, I-35, and Hwy. 287, is slated for a makeover that will incorporate feedback from the 2019 engagement efforts by Fort Worth Housing Solutions and the City. The input collected will play a significant role in shaping central Fort Worth's future mobility.
What's at stake is a plan that isn't just about moving people, but about moving a city forward. With Butler Place's prime location near downtown, the opportunities for cultural enrichment and economic development are prime. Fort Worth Central Station's second-floor venue will serve as the battleground for citizens to voice their experiences and preferences for city travel, ensuring the blueprint for their home is drawn with their needs at heart.