Key Takeaways
Multi-family has a bad reputation in the area and there is a lack of awareness of the types of multifamily housing being built elsewhere today. It was noted that higher quality residential requires higher rents, and the result is less affordable housing. Generally, incentives will be needed to get the first new development under way and to prove its viability. However, there is some development activity with city-owned lots starting to appreciate in price. Texas A&M University is opening a new campus near Downtown, which may include additional economic demand.
Mobility Focus Group
The Mobility Focus Group included community stakeholders and representatives from the City of Fort Worth, Trinity Metro, NCTCOG, and representatives of study area community groups. The photo below depicts the East Lancaster Avenue PID and other stakeholders also working on the corridor cross section.
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FORT WORTH EASTSIDE TRANSPORTATION PLAN
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