ArchiWise tracks 47 stories about real estate, zoning, permitting, and policy in Tarrant County, Texas. We surface the local decisions (rezonings, council debates, infrastructure investment, hazard mapping updates) that change how property gets built and bought. Updated as new coverage publishes.
Arlington's council approved amendments to the Dallas Cowboys' AT&T Stadium lease extension, though the deal is not final and faces a pending lawsuit over the use of venue taxes.
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Bobby Ahdieh, who helped build Texas A&M's downtown Fort Worth campus and sits on the FWISD board of managers, will become Pace University's ninth president on Jan. 1, 2027. He expects to keep his A&M and district roles through December.
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A historic 7,131-square-foot building in downtown Fort Worth has been acquired by an affiliate of The Federalist Society, marking another significant transaction in a rapidly developing district near major civic and educational investments.
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Fort Worth's industrial sector is expanding with new projects from Holt Lunsford Commercial and Scannell Properties, while Century Communities significantly boosts its North Texas presence by acquiring HistoryMaker Homes.
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The Historic Northside District in Fort Worth is experiencing significant commercial investment and rising property values, driven by its strategic location between the Stockyards expansion and the Panther Island project.
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Autonomous Solutions Inc. is significantly expanding its Texas office and testing facilities within the AllianceTexas development, more than doubling its footprint to 25,806 square feet. This move aims to enhance support for partners and accelerate the deployment of its autonomous vehicle solutions.
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A Fort Worth City Council committee is moving forward with proposed zoning changes that would allow medical cannabis retail pickup locations in commercial districts and cultivation facilities in specific industrial zones.
Read articleNews from Fort Worth, Tarrant County, TexasA joint venture between Texas-based Admiral Legacy Investments and Florida-based Foundry Commercial has begun construction on a five-story, 152,894-square-foot office building within the Mansfield Innovation District, designed to support healthcare and research-and-development uses.
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Fort Worth's City Council has unanimously approved zoning changes for 200 acres in the Northside, paving the way for mixed-use residential and retail projects around the TEXRail North Side Station.
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Hines, a Houston-based real estate investment manager, has purchased the expansive Brown Ranch property to develop a large-scale residential community featuring 3,800 homes, townhomes, and commercial spaces. This project aims to address the sustained housing demand in the rapidly growing Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
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Houston-based Hines is set to develop a 1,476-acre master-planned community in west Fort Worth, bringing approximately 3,800 new homes and 70 acres of commercial space to the region.
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A new $14 million, 246-space parking garage is breaking ground in the Fort Worth Stockyards to address visitor demand, while the industrial real estate market in the region is experiencing a surge in owner-user acquisitions and new manufacturing facility investments.
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Businesses along Fort Worth's Magnolia Avenue are strategizing for a two-year infrastructure project by the Fort Worth Water Department, which will replace old pipes and disrupt access starting in spring 2027.
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The Fort Worth Board of Adjustment granted three key property variances for a forthcoming Baylor Scott & White Health neighborhood hospital in east Fort Worth, addressing site-specific challenges related to topography and state health standards.
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The Tarrant County Housing Assistance Office is ending agreements with Manor Independent Living due to numerous severe property deficiencies, impacting military veterans using housing vouchers.
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Candidates vying for Texas House seats in Tarrant County recently addressed critical issues for developers, including strategies for property tax relief, housing affordability, and the balance of state and local control over data center development.
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Dallas-based investment firm RAMROCK Real Estate has purchased the former Ridgmar Mall in West Fort Worth, Texas, with plans to redevelop the site into Ridgmar 30 Logistics Crossing. This new industrial park will feature six buildings offering 930,960 square feet of space, transforming an aging retail asset into a modern logistics hub.
Read articleNews from Fort Worth, Tarrant County, TexasNew York-based alternative investment firm Stonepeak has acquired a substantial 860,100-square-foot industrial property in North Fort Worth, strategically located within the Alliance submarket.
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Civil rights icon Opal Lee celebrates her 100th birthday with a "Clearing the Way" ceremony at the future site of the National Juneteenth Museum, which has secured over $50 million of its $70 million funding target.
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Candidates vying for three at-large seats on the Tarrant Appraisal District board are largely advocating for a shift back to annual residential property reappraisals, departing from the current biennial policy ahead of the November 3 election.
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The Arlington City Council has updated its public comment guidelines, now permitting residents to address specific council members and city staff by name. This amendment follows a federal appellate court decision that deemed similar restrictions in another municipality too broad.
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Fort Worth city officials are weighing a 90-day moratorium on new data center construction, balancing significant property tax revenue against community concerns over environmental impact and land use, as the Texas Legislature prepares to address statewide regulation.
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The Keller City Council has unanimously approved its 2027 fiscal year budget of $111.9 million, which includes a slight property tax rate increase and significant investments in public safety and infrastructure projects. This marks the ninth consecutive year the city has maintained its tax rate below the no-new-revenue threshold.
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The Colleyville City Council has finalized its 2027 fiscal year budget, totaling over $98.3 million, which includes a notable increase in property tax rates and new utility charges for residents.
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Texas-based grocer H-E-B has purchased more than 20 acres within the Overland community, part of the Edwards Ranch development in southwest Fort Worth, with construction slated to begin early next year for a late 2028 opening. This strategic acquisition marks a significant expansion closer to central Fort Worth.
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The Fort Worth City Council has approved a 10-year property tax abatement to attract Harting Connectivity, a Germany-based manufacturer, to build a new U.S. headquarters and manufacturing facility valued at nearly $200 million, potentially creating 700 jobs.
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Concord Summit Capital has secured $50 million in construction financing for the Vic Centre Apartments, a 268-unit multifamily project on Fort Worth's east side. The funding package, comprising senior and mezzanine debt, was structured with an 80 percent loan-to-value ratio for the development.
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Arlington City Council is exploring amendments to its unified development code to establish specific standards and regulations for data centers, focusing on smaller-scale facilities due to land constraints and minimal interest in hyperscale projects.
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Jun Crown Properties, an affiliate of Kent & Co. Property, is set to purchase two historic buildings and two parking lots from the City of Fort Worth for $4.3 million, planning a significant mixed-use redevelopment.
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Arlington, Texas, is strategically pursuing significant public-private partnerships and redevelopments, including the $135M Anthem project and modernization of Arlington Highlands, to establish its distinct identity within the DFW metroplex and attract new investment.
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Construction is advancing on J. Fred Davis Jr. High School, Northwest ISD's fourth high school, in north Fort Worth. The 3,200-student campus, funded by a $2 billion bond, is slated for an August 2027 opening.
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City officials in Fort Worth are pursuing legal action, including an injunction and potential receivership, against the owners of Manor Independent Living due to severe code violations, unsanitary conditions, and the risk of utility shutoffs affecting vulnerable residents.
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A Fort Worth-based nonprofit, Rebuilding the Fort, is training veterans in real estate development to address housing needs and revitalize neighborhoods across several Texas cities.
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Delightful Development Co., a Fort Worth-based hospitality firm, has acquired Austin's historic Lammes Candies, aiming to revitalize the brand and its legacy recipes. This acquisition comes as the company also advances a significant $160 million resort development in the Fort Worth Stockyards.
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The Fort Worth City Council is scheduled to consider the sale of four city-owned downtown properties, including historic buildings, to Jun Crown Properties, an entity connected to the Kent family's business group, for $4.3 million. These properties became available after city employees relocated to a new city hall, opening a significant redevelopment opportunity in the central business district.
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Bradford Commercial Real Estate Services has facilitated the expansion of two tenants, a pharmaceutical company and a Pilates reformer distributor, securing an additional 21,600 square feet within Blue Smoke Industrial Park in southeast Fort Worth.
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A new $2.5 billion luxury residential and golf community, Bluejack Ranch, is underway near Fort Worth, featuring an 18-hole course designed by Tiger Woods' TGR Design firm and over 125 initial homes.
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The Lake Worth Independent School District's state-appointed board of managers has adopted a consistent property tax rate for the current year, yet homeowners with median-valued properties are projected to see a reduction in their school tax bills due to a decrease in taxable property values.
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The City of Fort Worth has submitted its 2026-2027 Action Plan to HUD, requesting significant federal funding to support affordable housing development and various programs addressing homelessness and community needs.
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The Fort Worth Zoning Commission recently denied a conditional use permit for a QuikTrip car wash due to neighborhood noise and traffic concerns, and unanimously recommended against a light industrial rezoning for Tako LLC, citing incompatibility with the city's comprehensive plan.
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The Dallas Cowboys organization intends to replicate the success of its Frisco headquarters development by creating a comprehensive sports and entertainment district adjacent to AT&T Stadium in Arlington, following a recent lease renewal and significant city investment.
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A partnership involving NorthPoint Development, Olympus Ventures, and a local family has broken ground on the initial phase of a large-scale industrial park in Haslet, Texas, aiming for over 8 million square feet of development.
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The $30.5 million Babers Manor project, part of the larger Stop Six Choice Neighborhood Initiative, provides mixed-income housing with 51 units designated for low-income residents, aiming to revitalize the east Fort Worth community.
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Arlington residents are invited to a series of 12 town hall meetings over the next eight months to discuss critical city issues, including housing, environmental regulations, and proposed ordinance revisions, aiming to foster direct dialogue between the community and city leadership.
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Colonial Savings, a Fort Worth-based financial institution with $502 million in assets and a focus on home mortgages, has agreed to be acquired by Jenks, Oklahoma's Gateway First Bank. The transaction is anticipated to close in the first quarter of next year, with Colonial Savings locations subsequently rebranding.
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Charles Schwab Bank has partnered with The DEC Network to open a new hub at 600 Bryan Avenue in Fort Worth, providing local entrepreneurs and small business owners with essential business and financial education, mentorship, and networking opportunities to foster growth.
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The Fort Worth City Council has unanimously approved a new pavement management fee, set to take effect in 2028, which aims to generate $27.4 million annually for street repair and maintenance, addressing a significant funding gap.
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