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My understanding is that those are Fort Worth and Western tracks. Does anyone know how much use they even get?

I found myself with some free time this today but not enough time to get a parking pass (I think they sold out anyway) so I rolled into the Marion Sansom Park about 10 mins before the Blue Angels show and watched from there. Did a bit of a hike to find a good spot. There was a lot of people out, the parking lot was full and lots of sections of Cahoba had cars parked alongside them. It was a great spot to watch from, as many of the low passes over the runway were essentially at eye level. 

Mulholland Building zoning change was voted for unanimous approval by zoning commission. It was quite a long discussion at 35 minutes. Parking was a big topic of contention.

In other news, leasing has begun: https://www.loopnet....th-TX/31384967/
Look at all that space!

https://www.loopnet....th-TX/31384967/

I also found it "interesting" that a Granbury housing development that targets retirees seemed to be the lead sponsor 

That community even has it's own "air show"!

 https://eaa983.org/w.../annual-fly-in/

Also worth noting that Saturday is sold out. Still seem to be some space on Sunday. I don't think they did much advertising because they didn't need to. 

West Bend South has hit TDLR: https://www.tdlr.tex.../TABS2024015828

 

 

Seven story multi-family project with 330 resident units, leasing lobby, two resident lounges, dog spa, fitness center, two story structured parking garage and core and shell retail space.

Got the shot I wanted.

I'll also add that it's great post-tour event for those of you attending the Walking Tour, which is on the Near Southside this Saturday. John will be one of the guides, as usual. 

https://www.timdyoun...DH3tcx8J_Nohpcy

Open Streets on Magnolia is back for the first time since being cancelled by COVID in 2020. Bring your bike, scooter, skateboard, skates, whatever! Always a fun time. 

More info: https://openstreetsfortworth.org/

 

Drama involving banks, Burnett Plaza ownership, and renovation contractors. The current vacant rate of the building is 26%.

 

https://www.bizjourn...uits-liens.html

 

That would make a heck of a hotel or apartment building.

 

Of all of the big ofice highrises in Fort Worth, it seems to me Burnett has the easiest floorplan for residential conversion (outside of The Tower, of course!)

Burnett Plaza

City Center Towers

777 Main

TCU says work will start on the stretch of University through campus this Spring: https://www.tcu.edu/...rsity-drive.php

I don't think I realized the project was going to go all the way to Campus. I knew that was part of the vision, but I never really saw any drawings of it. It's listed only as a "future phase" in this presentation: https://www.fortwort...resentation.pdf

So no Chick-fil-A, Starbucks', What-a-burger or In-N-Out drive-thru windows?

This is the current table of prohibited uses in the current code,

By the way, what’s the parking minimums proposed here?

Existing zoning in the form-based code has no requirement for developments to provide parking. I don't see any comments from the recent HR&A/LF study to add any requirements. 

I feel like that would invite people to slip the rules even more to build basic ass fast food spots that you can see pretty much anywhere. 

Drive-in restaurants are a prohibited use, so we shouldn't see any of those unless they get a waiver and I doubt one would be granted. 

1332 N. Main was on WFAA this morning: https://www.wfaa.com...a4-6b4d5bac0148

Council is hearing an update on proposed changes to the "North Main District, which includes loosening up the height limits in a 9-block area.

 

The proposed interim amendments to the Panther Island North Main (PI-NM) subdistrict reflect recommendations in the Panther Island Strategic Vision Update and facilitate proposed high-density, mixed-use development along North Main Street. The proposed amendments to the development standards are as follows:

 

• Increase the maximum building height of the PI-NM subdistrict to 20 stories;

• Remove the prohibition against floorplates greater than 16,000 square feet above 96 feet in height for towers; and

• Allow administrative approval of one-story structures that are either part of a development site with a building height of 6 stories or greater or accessory structures.

 

The proposed schedule is as follows:

 

• Zoning Commission and Urban Design Commission briefings March 2024

• Zoning Commission public hearing and vote April 10 • Urban Design Commission public hearing and vote April 18

• City Council public hearing and vote April 23

 

Staff plans to issue an RFQ later in spring 2024 to update the full Panther Island form-based code with community engagement. The update will help implement the Strategic Vision and help ensure that Panther Island is a vibrant urban district that builds on the area's history and character, complements the downtown core, and creates distinctive neighborhoods.

https://fortworthgov...3C-879D1DF80E2B

Notably, the first phase of Seco Venture's project falls into this area.