There is high demand for affordable housing, but not much transit-oriented development (TOD) is being built, at least not yet. The City of Fort Worth Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ) program has been very effective. For property owners who are building and/or rehabilitating properties in the NEZ, municipal property tax abatements, fee waivers, and the release of City liens are available to support development.
Texas Wesleyan University Interview
Representatives from Texas Wesleyan University (TWU) were interviewed to gather input on development and mobility needs around the university. Key Takeaways TWU wants to remain a smaller private university. Current enrollment is about 2,900 students total (1,750 undergraduates, 750 graduate students). Most students live at home and commute to work. There are many barriers to walking and biking to off-campus destinations. Because many students do not drive, there is a need for safe and continuous pedestrian and bicycle connections between TWU campus and the grocery store, restaurants, and other destinations in the area. There is a need for additional affordable restaurants, retail outlets, and entertainment venues in the area outside campus. There is a need for more quality and affordable off-campus housing options around the university. Most of the apartments immediately adjacent to campus are too expensive for students to afford.
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FORT WORTH EASTSIDE TRANSPORTATION PLAN
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