Phoenix Stamping Group in Fort Worth: Phoenix Stamping Group, a division of PHX Holdings, a metal stamping and fabrication business, has opened a manufacturing facility in Fort Worth. The summit identified East Fort Worth's strengths and opportunities for improvement, and recommended a new organization to: Act as an umbrella organization to lead a community-wide effort. Design and construction of capacity improvements in Kroger Drive between Ray White Road and Park Vista Circle. In case you skimmed over some of this groundbreaking news, heres a quick re-cap. A lift station is used to pump wastewater or sewage from a lower level or elevation to a higher level. Our economic recovery and positive outlook for the future have kept prospect activity high. The project is expected to create 50 new jobs. The development, which will also include 1,000 acres of prime commercial property, is moving closer to getting off the ground. The facility has the potential to create hundreds of new jobs. The Comprehensive Plan is the City of Fort Worths official guide for making decisions about growth and development. As part of a goal to transform the way city services are delivered in Fort Worth, the City purchased the former Pier 1 building, with the goal of bringing 22 departments from 14 buildings into the site. SLG in Houston: Construction is underway for SLG's $14 million American headquarters and manufacturing center in Houston. A second animal care and control facility that will be located in north Fort Worth will be designed. text-align: center; Trane Technologies in Tyler: Trane Technologies will bring a production line of furnaces to Tyler, adding 65 new jobs. But now, with federal money en route, that could change. The whole experience with the development has been wonderful. "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. Dongjin Semichem in Killeen: Dongjin Semichem Texas Inc. will build a 91,000-square-foot plant in Killeen to provide processing chemicals for the Samsung facility in Taylor. .connected h2 { Its been a big year for news of major developments from the Texas A&M University Research Campus to the Fort Worth Convention Center coming to Cowtown. Chroma Systems Solutions in Austin: Powerelectronics test equipment provider, Chroma Systems Solutions, announced the opening of a new facility in Austin. ELM in The Colony: ELM announced a new headquarters and manufacturing facility for their MicroGrid and Solar Divisions in The Colony. 6AM City Inc. 2023. This improvement will reduce congestion and improve mobility. The company will hire 300 new employees in the coming years. Additional walks/trails connections, pedestrian bridge crossing, tree planting and security lighting will be added. The fencing represents the start of critical site and landscape work in preparation for later phases of construction. You are Fort Worth-based in the great State of Texas. for more details on the Council Chamber groundbreaking event on Sept. 15.. Widen Cantrell Sansom Road between Mark IV Parkway and the future IH 35W southbound frontage road. 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. "Folks in the southwest are having the same problem. 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. TheComprehensive Plan Progress and Priorities Biennial Report(PDF,4MB)highlights the citys progress in accomplishing key objectives in fiscal years 2013 and 2014 and outlines priorities for fiscal years 2015 and 2016. text-align: center; I truly feel that we are about to launch what will be a resurgence of what came before and build what many could never have imagined, Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce Chairman Sultan Cole said. A new development in west Fort Worth could bring 5,000 new homes and take 15 years to complete. At least as far back as 2005, the Star-Telegram reported that the surrounding areas could be protected with a less-costly flood control option: raising the levees that already line the river. Just hit yes and continue on your way. 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The Plan is a summary of the goals, objectives, policies, strategies, programs, and projects that will enable the city to achieve its mission of focusing on the future, working together to build strong neighborhoods, develop a sound economy, and provide a safe community. border-radius: 5px; As Mayor Mattie Parker is fond of saying, Its go time!. New 1,225-home development on tap for Fort Worth The homes will be priced between $230,000 and $280,000. Request Accommodations (English) / Solicitud de Acomodacin (Spanish)due to disability. EyeVI Technologies in Austin: EyeVI Technologies,in the geospatial AI-powered digital data production industry in Europe, announced the opening of their U.S. headquarters at Capital Factory. Siemens in Carrollton: Siemens eMobility announced it will locate its second U.S. manufacturing hub for EV charging operations in Carrollton, creating 100 new jobs. Maruichi Stainless Tube in Seguin:Maruichi Stainless Tube Texas Corporation is brining more than 100 new jobs and $75 million in capital investment to a new, large-scale manufacturing plant in Seguin. Culvert improvements are proposed for AlemedaStreet south of Camp Bowie West Boulevard to addressexisting hazards from flood waters overtoppingthis location. margin: 1rem 0 0 0; Delta Electronics in Plano: Delta Electronics, a provider of power and thermal management solutions, announced a new location inPlano, expected to become a landmark site for R&D, manufacturing and sales of smart energy-saving products and solutions. For more detailed information you will be directed to the respective governmental agencies website. border-radius: 5px; Designs are currently being considered. Not only is the development near both Southlake and Westlake, but it is also adjacent to residential areas containing homes valued at $250,000 and up. Other entities have chipped in money as well. Synthica Energy in San Antonio:Synthica Energy, LLCannounced the development of a new food waste powered renewable natural gas facility in San Antonio, brining 50 new jobs to the area. Intersection improvements will be made to the existing intersection at North Crowley Road and North Crowley Cleburne Road. Request Accommodations (English) / Solicitud de Acomodacin (Spanish)due to disability. A Texas Enterprise Fund grant of $517,400 has been extended to the company. Water and sewer lines will be rehabilitated on streets and in alleys in the TCU and Bluebonnet Circle area. #email { Enhancements to the existing intersection at Altamesa Boulevard and Crowley Road (FM731)will be implemented. Starting on Dec. 1, City Council. The Texas Department of Transportation constructed the three new bridges that will lead to the eventual Panther Island (more on that below). But there has been some progress on other aspects. Maj. Gregory SeymourCommand Sgt. 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. FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 29, 2021 - Fort Worth Housing Solutions and the City of Fort Worth have approved final designs for Phase I of Hughes House, the mixed-use development that will bring 210 apartments and townhomes with a variety of floor plans to the Stop Six Choice Neighborhood by 2023. Right now, the Panther Island bridges span dry land. font-size: 1.25em; } } Many of the properties there are unused or vacant, previously used as manufacturing or industrial facilities. [redacted] in Austin: [redacted], a cloud defense company, will move its headquarters from California to Austin amid rapid growth. 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. background-color: rgb(255 255 255 / 15%); font-size: 1em; }. font-size: 1.75em; border-radius: 5px; Flight Dental Systems in Houston: Flight Dental Systems announced their expansion into the U.S. with a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Houston, which will also serve as a training and sales office. Aviatrix in Dallas: Aviatrix, a cloud networking and security company, relocated their headquarters from California to Dallas. ExteNet in Frisco: ExteNet Systems, a provider of LTE/5G wireless and fiber neutral host communications infrastructure solutions, will move its headquarters from Illinois to Frisco. Success! The City of Fort Worth's Comprehensive Plan calls for sustainable growth in all areas in close proximity to downtown Fort Worth. height: 2.5em; Our economic recovery and positive outlook for the future have kept prospect activity high. Flower Turbines in Lubbock: Flower Turbines, Inc., a small vertical axis wind turbine company, celebrated the grand opening of their operational and manufacturing headquarters in Lubbock. A Place For BusinessesAnd Families To Call Home. In addition to monthly at least communications in City News, residents can also learn about the new facility by emailing questions. But on Wednesday, Grangers office announced that the federal government has granted the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers $403 million in additional funding for the flood-control portion of the project. It starts at Calmont Ave. and ends at the SH 183/ W Vickery Blvd. Eight residential units, office spaces, and a restaurant + bar in Fort Worths Medical District made out of metal huts. The project will initially bring 50 new jobs to the area in 2022. The facilityis expected to provide the first U.S.-made ultra-fast chargers above 350 kilowatts. .connected { The wonderful greenspace and site itself are undergoing a transformation to create a front lawn of City Hall. macami.ai in Austin: Robotic process automation and AI consultancy, macami.ai launched in the Austin area, designating Cedar Park as their headquarters location. The widening will consist of adding two westbound and two eastbound lanes. 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. Fort Worth Convention Center, 1201 Houston St. .connected p { The entire project is about 800 acres; about half of that is on what will be two new islands. Construction is already underway on the 115+ acre development that sits on the corner of Saginaw Blvd. text-align: center; Titan Development and Aberg Property Company are. padding: 15px; The cities of Fort Worth and Crowley are installing five sanitary sewer mains, to serve both cities, in order to convey anticipated flows from proposed development within the Upper Village Creek and Clear Fork Drainage Basins. REE Automotive in Pflugerville: REE Automotive, an electric vehicle technology company, is opening its first North American headquarters and integration center in Pflugerville. Volkswagen Group of America in Freeport: Volkswagen Group of America will open a $114 million importation facility at Port Freeport, which will serve as the companys Gulf Coast hub for easy access to production in Mexico and imports from Europe. In conjunction with the culvertimprovements, the road will be widened and realignedso that it lines up with Alemeda Street north of CampBowie West. Enovis in Austin: Enovis Corporation opened a new state-of-the-art medical technology manufacturing facility in Austin. Comerica Bank in Frisco: Comerica Bankannounced corporate expansion plans inNorth Texaswith development underway for its new Business & Innovation Hub inFrisco. font-size:1.25em; color: #fff; But its not just the federal funds that have delayed Panther Island. These were listed by Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker as some of the top issues facing the. Before moving to Fort Worth, she covered the coronavirus pandemic at the Hartford Courant in Connecticut. 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. SLG Lighting in Houston: SLG Lighting is expanding its U.S. presence with a new warehouse at the company'sHoustonmetropolitan area headquarters campus. 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. In the meantime, the city of Fort Worth has been tasked with moving and setting up utilities to accommodate the new channel. 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM. Plans for the 7.5-acre Fort Worth development located east of the South Freeway and south of Terrell Avenue call for separate east and west blocks with 320 multifamily residences and 27K SF of ground-floor commercial space, including live-work units intended to foster a community of entrepreneurs and small-business owners by giving them a street presence as well as a place to live. } @media (max-width: 767px) { The Texas Local Government Code establishes the legal basis for the comprehensive plan. }. HBCU HUB in McKinney: HBCU HUB, the company that produced the worlds first mobile app connecting students to admission recruiters at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), has relocated from California to McKinney. margin: 1rem 0 0 0; The Tarrant Regional Water Districts now-general manger, Dan Buhman, told the Star-Telegram over the summer that it would take eight to 10 years to complete the channel, after federal funding came through. Chevron Phillips Chemicaland QatarEnergy in Orange: Chevron Phillips Chemicaland QatarEnergy have announced a joint venture to establish a new $8.5 billion integrated polymers facility in Orange, Texas, expected to create more than 500 new jobs. By City of Fort Worth Economic Development Mar 1, 2023 As one of the largest and fastest-growing cities in the country, Fort Worth boasts many unique characteristics that add up to an. Doosan Robotics in Plano: Doosan Robotics Americas established their U.S. headquarters in Plano. The company said it has continued to work with the community throughout the planning and design process to ensure its heritage and history were woven into the new development designed by Merriman Anderson Architects. .connected button { Other notable properties on Panther Island include: And, marking the areas first new major development, new apartment complex Encore Panther Island opened in December. Heres everything you need to know about the project that has intrigued, and irritated, Fort Worthians for years. Bo/Gar in Victoria:Bo/Gar Enterprises will open a new fabrication facility in Victoria, where the company will make machine parts. 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. TFF Pharmaceuticals in Austin: TFF Pharmaceuticals, Inc., announced a significant expansion of their R&D operations in Austin. Blue Star Glass in Dallas: Blue Star Glass opened a new facility in Dallas, which is the first fully automated insulating glass facility in the U.S. Soli Organic in San Antonio: Soli Organic, Inc., a soil-based, indoor farming company, announced plans to build a high-tech, automated indoor farm and co-located packing facility in San Antonio. The development is currently ahead of schedule on pedestrian-friendly, age-restricted and multifamily residences that will run along a greenbelt. Also subscribe to Bisnow's Mixed-Use Newsletter, Dallas Company Targeting 'Missing Middle Renters' Raises $50M In Pre-Seed Funding, Adapt Or Die: As Foot Traffic Plateaus, Older Office Stock In Dallas Faces 2 Options, Developers Break Ground On Oakhouse, The First Mixed-Income Project Financed Through Dallas' PFC, EXCLUSIVE: Top Capital Markets Executives In Dallas Leave JLL For Newmark, Also subscribe to Bisnow's National Newsletter. background-color: rgb(255 255 255 / 15%); When pitching the project for funding from the feds, officials highlight the need to protect the surrounding low-lying areas from floods. Construction on I-35W from I-30 to US 287 is in full swing. The final bridge opened to traffic in September, six years after construction for the three bridges began. 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. Kroger in Dallas: Kroger celebrated the grand opening of their new Customer Fulfillment Center in Dallas. A big reason for the delay can be attributed to the lack of federal funding, which local officials continually looked for in each federal budget cycle. A rendering of part of the proposed Evans & Rosedale mixed-use project in a historic neighborhood south of downtown Fort Worth. Lionshead in Paris: Lionshead Specialty Tire & Wheel has plans to build a new tire and wheel production facility in Paris, Texas. } Above: A new Council Chamber wing will extend from the tower to the north. Reconstruction of portions of the Crowley Road and Sycamore School Road intersection including additional left turn lanes and new signalization. font-size: 1.25em; }. Most notably, the Texas Department of Transportation has finished construction on three new bridges that will carry traffic over the new channel, once its dug. Now, as the city enters 2021, staff is focused on several developments, including the opening of the Magnolia development downtown. We will email you a link to reset your password. Located at 601 N. Oak St., Roanoke, the 87,000-square-foot . Published on July 20, 2022. The Panther Island/Central City website is a product of the Tarrant Regional Water 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. The project is just south of the Walsh Ranch development and includes the 3,790-acre historic Veale Ranch. 5 miles north of Alliance Airport, 20 miles west of DFW Airport, I-35W at SH 114 intersection: more than 106,000 vehicles per day, Adjacent residential communities by Gehan, Grahm, Plantation, David Weekley, Incredible area growth due to nearby jobs, schools and residential neighborhoods. } JOB DETAILS. Hoque Global, which hopes to break ground in the third quarter of 2022 after winning design approval from the city and district stakeholders, said Thursday it will transform the 7.5-acre site by creating a community that nurtures innovation, offers a mix of housing types and respects the historic character of the areafounded by middle-class Black residents in the early 1900s. .connected h2 { A Texas Enterprise Fund grant of $525,000 was extended to the company. The water district also has overseen the environmental cleanup of a number of properties, which were contaminated from their past uses in manufacturing and industry. 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. PV Hardware in Texas: PV Hardware, a European solar tracker manufacturer, will be opening a factory in Texas that is expected to be operational in 2023. The two main components are: the rerouting of a section of the Trinity River north of downtown and modifying a large park on the city's east side to better manage flood events.Learn More, The City of Fort Worth's Comprehensive Plan calls for greater density in districts close to downtown, including Panther Island. width: 100%; Safety improvements at the railroad intersection of the TRE and Haltom Road. .subscription-box { #email { FORT WORTH (CBSDFW.COM) - Infrastructure, economic development, education, and mobility needs. LOCATION. Formosa Plastics in Texas: Formosa Plastics announced plans for a new $207 billion plant in Texas. padding: 25px; Weve been heavily engaged with the Historic Southside community, incorporating input and addressing concerns to make sure that we are being mindful of values and goals from the local community. View the 2019-2023 Capital Improvement Plan(PDF,4MB), Parks, Recreation & Community Center Improvements. Emily Brindley is an investigative reporter at the Star-Telegram. Maj. Gregory Seymour assumed responsibility as Fort Bragg's Garrison senior non-commissioned officer, Feb. 24 at the Main Post Chapel.Having served on Fort Bragg most of his career, Seymour joins the Garrison Command team after serving as the operations sergeant major for the 82nd Airborne Division Artillery. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which is leading the channel construction, is about halfway done with the design of the channel, the Star-Telegram reported on Wednesday. The project is expected to create $6 billion in capital investment and more than 125 new permanent jobs. NETSOL Technologies in Austin: IT company NETSOL Technologies, Inc. opened a new support and delivery center in Austin. border-radius: 5px; width: 35%; At Champions Circle, you get a firm foundation from which to build up your business. The company was extended a Texas Enterprise Fund grant of $12.2 million. 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. Water and sewer mains will be rehabilitated and all City-owned lead services will be replaced. 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..