Good point, it seems to me it all started really getting going around 2012 when the big apartment that is the threads topic got going, and then townhomes everywhere. 2012 is also about when I started really following FW's development so not something I'm too familiar with the ongoings beforehand.
Linwood Park - New Apartment Complex
#101
Posted 17 January 2017 - 02:00 PM
#102
Posted 17 January 2017 - 02:15 PM
No doubt it was slow to actually get rolling. There were a couple of major craps taken by the economy between the tornado and 2012, so there's that. Much of what happens here as far as zoning and smart growth planning is reactionary and not proactive. And even when it gets put into place, the city seems perfectly content to throw out the baby, the bathwater, the tub, and the whole bathroom to grant a variance.
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#103
Posted 18 January 2017 - 11:11 AM
No doubt it was slow to actually get rolling. There were a couple of major craps taken by the economy between the tornado and 2012, so there's that. Much of what happens here as far as zoning and smart growth planning is reactionary and not proactive. And even when it gets put into place, the city seems perfectly content to throw out the baby, the bathwater, the tub, and the whole bathroom to grant a variance.
The residents who lived in the area after the tornado until 2012, when all the development started picking up, really were not organized as a neighborhood to put together a design overlay because a lot of them were busy cashing out on the increased land values.
The neighborhood association president even made a deal to trade her family's lot where Elan stands for a lot on the park where she built the only new single family home, because at that time, the future land use map indicated the lots surrounding the park were to remain zoned as A-5. Over the past two years more developers have either persuaded the remaining homeowners to pay to have their lots rezoned to multi-family because they were told it would increase the land value or the lots were bought by a developer, rezoned (at their cost), and duplex town homes were built to recoup the costs of the expensive land - with variances granted for front entry garages (this has ended now if you notice the newer construction, thanks to the city).
Now the new wave of development for the area is in the form of row houses and boutique apartments (without adequate parking for the density). Some on complete blocks and others on halves of blocks because they cannot acquire the whole block from current residents. So as this neighborhood ages, I'm interested to see how the hodgepodge melts together.
#104
Posted 26 January 2017 - 06:23 AM
If it is to be denied, they threatened to building a parking garage instead.
Seems like an empty threat - what would the parking garage be servicing? That location seems a far walk from any amenities that people would want to park next to. Or am I missing something? Are people going to park there and hike a half-mile to In'n'Out? Or La Familia (since they can't park at West 7th?)
I can understand the neighborhood's reluctance to change zoning, since they know the next step will be for the developer to ask for variances against the zoning that was just awarded.
According to the email I received, DD Motorsports would build a garage to store the dealership's cars. It seems a little out of the way from the Don Davis dealerships so I'm sure it was a scare tactic but I actually prefer the idea over more density without adequate parking.
DD is planning a new $1.3 million dealership at 3201 White Settlement Rd, just west of Braums.
#105
Posted 17 May 2017 - 10:35 PM
The "Beer Can House" in Linwood has been sold and will (likely) be demolished.
http://www.star-tele...le68187297.html
Heads up photographers, time is limited to document one of the last unique vestiges from that former neighborhood.
Here's what's going on that block. 42 units.
Foundation and utility work is going and seems to be moving along fast. I think this project will add a lot to the area as the rest of Linwood is coming along and starting to look really nice.
I'm assuming that it will most likely be completed by this time next year.
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#106
Posted 28 June 2017 - 03:55 PM
Scaffolding setup in First Flight Park
For the sculpture ?
#107
Posted 03 July 2017 - 11:19 PM
No doubt it was slow to actually get rolling. There were a couple of major craps taken by the economy between the tornado and 2012, so there's that. Much of what happens here as far as zoning and smart growth planning is reactionary and not proactive. And even when it gets put into place, the city seems perfectly content to throw out the baby, the bathwater, the tub, and the whole bathroom to grant a variance.
The residents who lived in the area after the tornado until 2012, when all the development started picking up, really were not organized as a neighborhood to put together a design overlay because a lot of them were busy cashing out on the increased land values.
The neighborhood association president even made a deal to trade her family's lot where Elan stands for a lot on the park where she built the only new single family home, because at that time, the future land use map indicated the lots surrounding the park were to remain zoned as A-5. Over the past two years more developers have either persuaded the remaining homeowners to pay to have their lots rezoned to multi-family because they were told it would increase the land value or the lots were bought by a developer, rezoned (at their cost), and duplex town homes were built to recoup the costs of the expensive land - with variances granted for front entry garages (this has ended now if you notice the newer construction, thanks to the city).
Now the new wave of development for the area is in the form of row houses and boutique apartments (without adequate parking for the density). Some on complete blocks and others on halves of blocks because they cannot acquire the whole block from current residents. So as this neighborhood ages, I'm interested to see how the hodgepodge melts together.
I think the townhouse and small apartment density is a appropriate for Linwood. That location IMO is best for medium density, 2-4 story, walkable residential. The townhouses with front-facing garages are disappointing, but I thought they were able to do that with existing B zoning. The new zoning category UR I think forces somehow the garages to be in the rear (as I understand it). While the townhouses recently build aren't going to win any architectural awards I think they are getting the density right. Could go even higher and be okay.
I know there has been a lot of hand-wringing by some people in that neighborhood association but I just assumed that their vision for the neighborhood was detached single family homes rather than town houses and 3-4 story apartments. The older housing in there was not in a condition where it was likely to remain for long, and many or most of the neighborhood houses have been owned by investors rather than residents for several years.
I remember reading that the neighborhood association tried to not allow people who own property to vote in the neighborhood association meeting, but rather only residents, which I understand is a forbidden practice in the City. I don't blame them for fighting for their vision but IMO the location is simply logical for higher density housing.
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#108
Posted 16 January 2018 - 05:17 PM
Not sure if this is the best topic, but I saw a great video on Facebook of the newly dedicated aircraft sculpture in the park being blown around in yesterday afternoon's gusty winds. I would link to it if it wasn't posted in a private group.
#110
Posted 17 January 2018 - 02:50 PM
It's actually kind of funny, but I went out there to shoot on January 6th, but it had not been installed. I have photos of the pole and the apartments beyond.
#111
Posted 18 January 2018 - 12:33 PM
I can't read the historic plaque except for the title "Fort Worth's First Flight," the significance of which I am aware from prior reading here. I'll have to get over there and visit this sometime.
#113
Posted 18 January 2018 - 05:19 PM
Thanks. Once again the powerful influence of Amon G. Carter and how it rewarded Fort Worth with a place in aeronautical history. Also, recommended reading: "Dawn Over Kitty Hawk," by Walter J. Boyne, a work of fiction historically accurate.
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#115
Posted 14 July 2020 - 09:02 PM
#116
Posted 15 July 2020 - 02:09 PM
I wonder if the Linwood HOA is trying to fight this one from being built... probably not because it won't have any below market rate units.
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#117
Posted 23 March 2021 - 06:19 PM
#118
Posted 04 May 2022 - 07:55 AM
https://www.tdlr.tex.../TABS2022018114
#119
#120
Posted 04 May 2022 - 10:33 AM
I'm excited for more Far + Dang projects in Fort Worth.
Austin55, I like their portfolio too. I figured this one may have some noteworthy design features worth tracking here. This could be an exciting little project. Lot's of good stuff happening along Wingate and Merrimac....worth driving by if anyone hasn't been over there lately.
#121
Posted 17 December 2022 - 09:14 PM
I've noticed new signage is up at the vacant lot at the NE corner of Azalea and Carroll. Some sort of townhome project I think.
#122
Posted 17 December 2022 - 11:55 PM
Did you mean NW corner? I think NE is Target.I've noticed new signage is up at the vacant lot at the NE corner of Azalea and Carroll. Some sort of townhome project I think.
Project Description:
Azalea Avenue Town Homes
Proposed 35 Lot Town Home
Floodplain Dev:
https://accela.fortw...ShowInspection=
Grading permit:
https://accela.fortw...ShowInspection=
Urban Forestry:
https://accela.fortw...ShowInspection=
Zoning Change:
https://accela.fortw...ShowInspection=
#123
Posted 19 August 2023 - 11:58 PM
Drainage Study
Record Status: In Review
https://aca-prod.acc...ShowInspection=
Permit Address
2917 WINGATE ST
Project Description:
Linwood Addition
1.0 acre townhouse development
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