for more details on the Council Chamber groundbreaking event on Sept. 15.. text-align: center; CleanGo in Houston: Clean Go Innovations Inc., which specializes in the development of early staged, green, non-toxic and sustainable tech companies, will relocate manufacturing, distribution and warehousing under one roof at a location in Houston. LOCATION. The facility is expected to create more than 100 new jobs for the local economy. #email { Two years after being tapped by the city of Fort Worth to develop several vacant lots in the Evans & Rosedale neighborhood, a Dallas-based developer has unveiled its vision for a mixed-use urban development it says will jump-start growth in the community and beyond. To that end, the proposed project was designed around existing structures and incorporates features characteristic of the area, taking inspiration from the iconic Evans Plaza and the areas churches, institutions and brick sidewalks. The development is adjacent to the 4-Star Marriott Hotel, Conference Center and Golf Club designed by . Road work on Bonds Ranch Road from US 287 to Shire Meadow Drive has been completed. Until recently, the project had received only $62 million in federal funds, far short of the more than $1 billion price tag for the project. The expansion is expected to create new jobs when the buildings open late next year. color: #fff; .connected p { Delta Electronics in Plano: Taiwan-based electronics maker, Delta Electronics, plans to expand their exiting Plano presence with a 400,000-square-foot hub for R&D and manufacturing. Plus, Fort Worth is growing fast. We're building the future of real estate today. GlobiTech in Sherman: GlobiTech, a subsidiary of Taiwan-based GlobalWafers Co., Ltd., announced an additional manufacturing facility in Sherman, which will produce silicon epitaxy products and services for the semiconductor industry. 1012 Burnett Street Butler Place Redevelopment 1201 Luella Deco 969 969 Commerce Street Downtown Infrastructure Improvements Downtown Street Resurfacing Program First on 7th 500 W 7th Street First United Methodist Church Expansion 800 W 5th Street Fort Worth City Hall 100 Energy Way Fort Worth Convention Center Expansion 1201 Houston Street Arrive Logistics in San Antonio: Austin-based transportation and technology company, Arrive Logistics, announced their expansion with a new office in the San Antonio area. Invoice Home Inc. in Austin: Invoice Home Inc. (formerly known as Wikilane Inc.) announced as of January 2023, the company will relocate its headquarters from Nevada to Austin. When pitching the project for funding from the feds, officials highlight the need to protect the surrounding low-lying areas from floods. Lderach in Northlake: Lderach Chocolatier Suisse, a family-owned premium Swiss chocolate company, will open a new warehouse in Northlake. A rendering of the National Juneteenth Museum | Photo via Bennet Partners, A rendering of the Heritage Park Plaza Project | Photo via Downtown Fort Worth, The new Texas A&M System center imagined downtown | Photo via Texas A&M University System, Rendering of the proposed football stadium | Rendering via Texas Wesleyan University, The Fort Worth Convention Center | Photo by @trphotographii. background-color: rgb(255 255 255 / 15%); @media (max-width: 767px) { We need you to be cool with us holding onto your email address (if we already have it) and for us to email you about commercial real estate news and events. Enovis in Austin: Enovis Corporation opened a new state-of-the-art medical technology manufacturing facility in Austin. Aviatrix in Dallas: Aviatrix, a cloud networking and security company, relocated their headquarters from California to Dallas. A Fort Worth Cultural District project for a major mixed-use development including 175 luxury residential units + a 200-room luxury boutique hotel. In addition to monthly at least communications in City News, residents can also learn about the new facility by emailing questions. OCI in Beaumont: Production for a new $1 billion OCI ammonia plant is scheduled for 2025 in Beaumont. The Grand Prairie facility will employ more than 80 people. When explaining the intended look and feel of Panther Island, officials often refer to the San Antonio River Walk, which is a pedestrian-friendly development lining the San Antonio River with restaurants and stores. SI Group in The Woodlands: SI Group, a performance additives company, announced the relocation of their global headquarters and research and development facilities to The Woodlands. macami.ai in Austin: Robotic process automation and AI consultancy, macami.ai launched in the Austin area, designating Cedar Park as their headquarters location. Located halfway between Dallas and Houston off Interstate 45, the 4,200-acre state park welcomed its last visitors on Monday after being forced to vacate the land. By 2026, the company will also add 24 jobs to its current workforce. SLG in Houston: Construction is underway for SLG's $14 million American headquarters and manufacturing center in Houston. width: 100%; background-color: rgb(255 255 255 / 15%); "The Northwest Fort Worth Community Alliance (now has) 3,000 home developments on county roads, and the city can't build arterials fast enough," Fuller said. They include everything from the creation of new buildings and infrastructure, to the maintenance and upkeep of existing facilities. New 1,225-home development on tap for Fort Worth The homes will be priced between $230,000 and $280,000. height: 2.25em; The new channel would create two man-made islands that are collectively referred to as Panther Island. Construction crews would also dig a network of smaller channels within Panther Island to create more waterfront property. Reconstruction of portions of the Crowley Road and Sycamore School Road intersection including additional left turn lanes and new signalization. If a city adopts a comprehensive plan, it must be used as the basis of subsequent zoning amendments. Skeeter Boats in Kilgore: Skeeter Boats will expand their footprint in Kilgore with a multi-million-dollar expansion of their operations. A second animal care and control facility that will be located in north Fort Worth will be designed. Titan Development and Aberg Property Company are. Green spaces, including a new playground, will offer room for events, gathering and even working remotely outdoors to accommodate the growing number of employees who work from home. A Texas Enterprise Fund grant of $546,000 was extended to CertainTeed, in addition to a $1,000 Veteran Created Job Bonus. Grundfos in Brookshire: Grundfos announced the opening of its U.S. headquarters in Brookshire, which serves as both the Global Headquarters for Water Utility and Main Office for Grundfos Americas Corporation. District and is designed to provide the public with information regarding the Central City Flood Control Project and future development in the Panther Island District. A Texas Enterprise Fund grant of $525,000 was extended to the company. But now, with federal money en route, that could change. The team has also worked with City staff, elected officials and Fort Worth residents to complete multiple rounds of programming and design elements for the tower, the site, new council chambers and parking expansion to best meet the goals of the City. font-size: 1.25em; font-size: 1.75em; height: 2em; height: 2.5em; How many? But its not just the federal funds that have delayed Panther Island. .connected p { towards a paywall. Accommodations are available for residents who have accessibility requirements. Project completion is scheduled for the first quarter of 2024. font-size: 1.25em; In Person - Chapter Member Fort Worth/Mid-Cities Chapter Members Includes Dinner, Dessert and choice of beverages In Person - Guest - $35.00 Non-Members . .connected button { Pratt & Whitney in Wichita Falls: Pratt & Whitney will expand their Texas presence with 30 new jobs and a new product line at their Wichita Falls facility. . The city of Fort Worth is hoping to pass a bond in May that includes over $369 million for streets and pedestrian mobility infrastructure . She also enjoys backpacking, rollerblading and watching reality TV. The facility is expected to employ more than 100 clean energy professionals. The project is expected to create $6 billion in capital investment and more than 125 new permanent jobs. FORT WORTH (CBSDFW.COM) - Infrastructure, economic development, education, and mobility needs. font-size: 1em; Many of the properties there are unused or vacant, previously used as manufacturing or industrial facilities. By the 2030s, the population of the Dallas-Fort Worth area is expected to reach more than 10 million, making it the third-largest metro area in the U.S., according to a Rice University report. Fort Worth Convention Center, 1201 Houston St. Additional walks/trails connections, pedestrian bridge crossing, tree planting and security lighting will be added. This improvement will reduce congestion and improve mobility. Lionshead in Paris: Lionshead Specialty Tire & Wheel has plans to build a new tire and wheel production facility in Paris, Texas. The project is expected to create 247 new jobs and approximately $1.48 million in capital investment. National Juneteenth Museum, 901 E. Rosedale St. Heritage Park Project, 300 N. Main Street, Texas A&M System Research and Innovation Center, downtown Fort Worth, Texas Wesleyan Stadium, between Binkley Street and Nashville Avenue. The entire project is about 800 acres; about half of that is on what will be two new islands. padding: 15px; Watch. Other notable properties on Panther Island include: And, marking the areas first new major development, new apartment complex Encore Panther Island opened in December. font-size: 1.25em; Maguire Iron in Crawford: Maguire Iron announced the opening of a new facility in Crawford which will sit on six acres and serve as the company's Southern headquarters. A lift station is used to pump wastewater or sewage from a lower level or elevation to a higher level. I achieved in getting my Google Data Analytics certificate, Right now I am about half way through to getting my Intuit Professional Bookkeeping Certificate and also working towards a . font-size:1.25em; } Riot Blockchain in Navarro County: Riot Blockchain launched the development of a 1 gigawatt facility in Navarro County for bitcoin mining and hosting. The project is expected to create 130 new jobs and $140 million in capital investment. These facilities have the potential to create up to 10,000 new jobs and hundreds of billions of dollars in capital investment. Culvert improvements are proposed for AlemedaStreet south of Camp Bowie West Boulevard to addressexisting hazards from flood waters overtoppingthis location. When you relocate to Champions Circle, youre tapping into a healthy market of consumers. The economic indicators for Fort Worth are all trending positive with a few caveats regarding inflation, labor and public health, according to speakers and panelists at the Tarrant County Real Estate Forecast on Jan. 27.. Bank of Montreal in Irving:Bank of Montreal established a tech hub in Irving with plans to hire for up to 50 new tech and operations positions. Mondee in Austin: Mondee, a publicly traded tech firm, announced the relocation of their headquarters from California to Austin. } Design and construction of new and reconstruction of existing sidewalks, curb ramps, driveways, signs, and associated items like concrete curb and gutter and small retaining walls within an approximate quarter mile radius of all three of the Diamond Hill, W. J. Turner and Bonnie Brae Elementary School campuses. Panther Island Ice rink, which is next door to the theater; The former LaGrave Field, a now-abandoned baseball stadium that used to house the minor league Fort Worth Cats; Panther Island Brewing, which opened in 2014. We need you to be ok with our use of information like your general location or reading habits to personalize your experience, so we can suggest the right stories to read or events for you to attend. padding: 25px; 17 days ago. } Fort Worth is changing the current method of repurposing biosolids at the Village Creek Water Reclamation Facility. The development is adjacent to the 4-Star Marriott Hotel, Conference Center and Golf Club designed by pro Greg Norman, offering business or leisure amenities and several residential communities by Gehan, Grahm, Plantation and David Weekley. .connected { High-tech beauty product manufacturer Beauty Manufacturing Solutions Corp announced plans to expand operations into Fort Worth with a $150 million advanced . EoS Fitness in Dallas: EoS Fitness will move their headquarters from Arizona to Dallas and plans to open new locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro and Houston areas. }. EnviroSafe Demil in Texarkana: EnviroSafe Demil LLC,a clean technology, ammunition demilitarization company, will relocatetheir headquarters, corporate staff and company operations from Nevada to the TexAmericas Center in Texarkana. } Nikkiso in Houston:Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group, part of the Nikkiso Co., Ltd (Japan) group of companies, announced an expansion of their manufacturing operations with a new facility in Houston. SEON in Austin: Hungarian-based fraud prevention platform, SEON, established their U.S. headquarters in Austin with plans to hire up to 20 people. Voluntary property acquisition project to acquire flood-prone properties on Western and Carleton between Bryce and El Campo. 2023 Champions Circle. Its overseen by the Trinity River Vision Authority, which is an appointed board that includes members from the city of Fort Worth, Tarrant County and the Tarrant Regional Water District. and Bailey Boswell Rd (the site of the former Cranz Family Farm). .connected { But there has been some progress on other aspects. Heres everything you need to know about the project that has intrigued, and irritated, Fort Worthians for years. POSTED. Baby Day improves lifelong outcomes and creates opportunities for a brighter future for children in Texas. CertainTeed in Bryan:CertainTeed announced a new manufacturing and distribution facility in Bryan. The intersection of I-35W at SH 114, where Champion Circle sits, sees traffic of more than 106,000 vehicles per day, and there are 1.4 million people within 30 minutes of the Champions Circle development. The City of Fort Worth's Comprehensive Plan calls for greater density in districts close to downtown, including Panther Island. So far, construction has not begun on the hallmark of the project the digging of the 1.5-mile river channel. Republic Finance in Plano: Republic Finance relocated their headquarters from Louisiana to Plano. A $10 million marina project to bring an amphitheater, a lodge, a basketball court and more to Lake Arlington by spring 2023. With the announcement Wednesday of more than $400 million in federal funding approved for Panther Island, Fort Worth's long-awaited . Franics Innovation Operations in Lufkin: Nitrile glove manufacturer,Franics Innovation Operations, announced plans to build and operate a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Lufkin, expected to create $30 million in capital investment and 100 new jobs. Sino Biological in Houston: Chinese biotech company, Sino Biological, will locate their first U.S.-based manufacturing facility to a mixed-use life sciences district under construction near the Texas Medical Center in Houston. margin: 1rem 0 0 0; The site will include a new one-stop shop for resident-facing services, including development and permitting activities, water customer service and more. The three bridges are on White Settlement Road, North Main Street and Henderson Street. Aligned Data Centers in Plano: Aligned Data Centers announced a second data center at their campus in Plano. background-color: transparent; For approximately 2.4 miles, Avondale Haslet Road from Willow Creek Drive to the east Fort Worth city limit will be reconstructed from a 2-lane undivided road to a 4-lane divided roadway including curb and gutter, stormwater drainage and 10 foot shared use paths. The new buildings may not be as noticeable as the Omni Hotel Fort Worth or the City Center Towers, but they will be the first new residential high-rise structures built downtown in decades. StadiumDrop in McKinney:In-stadium food delivery app company, StadiumDrop, will relocate their headquarters from Oklahoma to McKinney. Construction on I-35W from I-30 to US 287 is in full swing. Embarking on their fifth annual celebration, Baby Day provides critical early childhood education resources to families and caregivers across Texas - ensuring children receive the education and enrichment needed to not only learn and grow, but to succeed. This is the final phase of a three-phase plan of a single sanitary sewer pipeline. Chroma Systems Solutions in Austin: Powerelectronics test equipment provider, Chroma Systems Solutions, announced the opening of a new facility in Austin. Phase two will focus on demolishing the saucer-shaped arena. In the meantime, the city of Fort Worth has been tasked with moving and setting up utilities to accommodate the new channel. The developer said it was also working with the city to ensure some portion of units are available at below-market rents to support income diversity, although it didn't specify how many. Cabot Corporation in Pampa: Cabot Corporation plans to invest approximately $200 million in U.S. conductive carbon additives capacity over the next five years at their facility in Pampa. That building, which was later purchased by a pecan company and then sat vacant for many years, was recently sold to a local arts coalition that hopes to reclaim the building. background-color: transparent; We need additional data to finish your registration. The area is also home to a structure that was originally built as a Ku Klux Klan meeting hall, which is the only purpose-built Klan hall still standing in the country. .connected h2 { Water and sewer will also be replaced on Chedlea Avenue. The Ziegenfelder Company in Lockhart: The Ziegenfelder Company, a frozen dessert manufacturer, will establish a new facility in Lockhart. } Jupiter Power in Reeves County: Jupiter Power LLC announced that their Flower Valley II battery energy storage facility in Reeves County, Texas, has commenced commercial operations. The construction projects in these pages are projects that the city has funded, and committed to complete in the coming years. The district due north of downtown, Panther Island, has been rezoned by the City of Fort Worth to provide a mixed-used district of greater density. But the development portion was renamed Panther Island as a reference to Fort Worths nickname Panther City.. width: 100%; NETSOL Technologies in Austin: IT company NETSOL Technologies, Inc. opened a new support and delivery center in Austin. Panther Island/Central City Flood Project. Pratt Industries in Cedar Hill: Packaging manufacturer Pratt Industries Inc. will locate a plant and shipping center in the southwest Dallas County community of Cedar Hill. The City uses the Comprehensive Plan as a guide for decisions when: Creating and implementing special purpose plans, such as the Citywide Historic Preservation Plan, Gateway Park Master Plan, Lake Worth Vision Plan, Economic Development Strategic Plan, Public Art Master Plan, and Water & Sewer Master Plans, Preparing the capital improvement program, Comprehensive Plan Progress & Priorities Biennial Report. Samsung in Texas: Samsung will potentially increase their investment in Texas with up to 11 new semiconductor manufacturing facilities in Taylor and Austin. Water and sewer mains will be rehabilitated and all City-owned lead services will be replaced. font-size: 1.75em; } Improvements include rehabilitation of existing asphalt pavement, new curb and gutter, driveways and replacement of water/sewer mains and services on the following streets: Benton Avenue - Hampshire to Old Handley House Street - Panola to Cul-de-sac Windowmere Street - Benton to Springfield. font-size: 1.75em; Community Will Add 210 Residences, Retail Space to East Rosedale Street by 2023. The 100,000-square-foot facility will initially house research and development activities. The facility is expected to create $70 million in capital investment. Before the actual digging can begin, officials must first finish the design and contracting for the channel. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. View job listing details and apply now. McCart Avenue from Risinger Road to McPherson Boulevard will be constructed as a four-lane, divided arterial, and McCart Avenue from McPherson Boulevard to Twin Leaf Drive will be constructed as a two-lane, undivided roadway. A Texas Enterprise Fund grant of more than $5 million was extended to the company. We want to take 15 seconds to tell you what's going on: Sound good? 6AM City Inc. 2023. The code states that a municipality may adopt a comprehensive plan for long-range development. The widening will consist of adding two westbound and two eastbound lanes. Infrastructure improvements are slated for an area that is bound by Westcliff Road South to the north, Stadium Drive to the east, Bellaire Circle to the south, and South Hulen Street to the west. font-size: 1.25em; There are several access points to the planned project area; from downtown, North Main Street takes you over the Trinity River and onto the future Panther Island. SLG Lighting in Houston: SLG Lighting is expanding its U.S. presence with a new warehouse at the company'sHoustonmetropolitan area headquarters campus. border: 3px solid white; #email { The construction projects in these pages are projects that the city has funded, and committed to complete in the coming years. Parus in Austin: Parus Holdings Inc., a maker of voice-enabled technologies, announced the relocation and expansion of its new corporate headquarters in Austin, relocating from Illinois. }. .connected button:hover, .connected button:focus { To learn more about accessibility accommodations available from the City of Fort Worth, visit the Accessibility page. Success! The biggest portion of the project, which has not yet begun, is the digging of the new bypass channel. .connected h2 { It starts at Calmont Ave. and ends at the SH 183/ W Vickery Blvd. font-size:1.25em; } The site changes will also include a new City Council Chamber facility, which will be home to future Council meetings and a number of boards and commissions.