THE PATH OF PANTHER ISLAND
The decade-spanning flood control project known as both Panther Island and the Central City Flood Project has the potential to radically reimagine 800 acres of open land north of Fort Worth’s downtown. While city and Tarrant County leaders have championed the project, others have remained skeptical. The project recently received hundreds million in federal funds, ushering in a new era for Panther Island. Through extensive reporting for this project and ongoing coverage, the Fort Worth Report seeks to keep the public educated and informed about the many twists and turns of the potential transformative project, to hold leaders accountable for their decisions, and to shine a light on possible solutions-oriented paths forward.
The River Walk transformed San Antonio. Could Panther Island do the same for Fort Worth?
Extensive interviews with leaders in both cities say Fort Worth can learn many lessons from San Antonio’s River Walk: tying economic development to flood control; finding the right champions for the project, and securing the kind of neighborhood-level buy-in San Antonio officials credit with its success.
Panther Island buildings would go higher under new city plan
Development plans for Panther Island intended to complement downtown growth as shift in office market continues.
Panther Island study gives advocates high hopes for better public transit
A rebranded bus route is the precursor to a possible light rail-like transit option for future Panther Island but many unknowns remain.
Panther Island open house welcomes developers, neighbors to learn about plan
Attendees of the Panther Island Strategic Vision open house had the opportunity to learn more about plans for the $1.16 billion project.
Drones could be headed to Fort Worth’s largest July 4 fireworks show
The Tarrant Regional Water District is considering new options after residents voiced concerns over fire hazards and noise from fireworks.
What is Panther Island? Tracing the $1.16 billion project’s complex past, present and future
Will decades of funding delays, leadership controversies and frustrating construction define Panther Island’s future?
Fort Worth officials say flood mitigation projects won’t be delayed by Panther Island funding move
Flood mitigation projects across Fort Worth will not be delayed by the city’s move to pull $14.1 million from those projects to pay for immediate construction on Central City / Panther Island, city officials said Tuesday. “We can’t afford to delay them,” assistant city manager Dana Burghdoff told Fort Worth City Council members April 18. “They…
Fort Worth leaders reveal new roadmap for developing Panther Island. Where does it lead?
Transit, parks and development are all addressed in HR&A Advisors’ report on the future of Panther Island released Tuesday.
Panther Island construction faces months of delays due to city contract challenges
Deadlines and budgets challenge construction crews stalled on Fort Worth’s Panther Island project.
Panther Island leaders address plans for LaGrave Field, public space
At a recent panel, local officials discussed plans for the Panther Island / Central City Flood Control Project with real estate and design professionals.
Retired Tarrant County administrator to remain on Panther Island, Texas A&M boards
G.K. Maenius retired in September, but plans to continue representing the county on two oversight boards.
City of Fort Worth prepares to kickstart Panther Island development — again
The future of the Panther Island Project will be shaped by a consultant hired by the city of Fort Worth to create a strategic plan for the project. The decisions made in the planning process will impact developers and nearby residents.
Here’s how much local agencies have spent on Panther Island so far
Editor’s note: The Fort Report will update these graphics as new numbers become available. The Tarrant Regional Water District releases quarterly updates on the progress of the Panther Island Project. The nearly $1.16 billion Panther Island project has brought millions of dollars to the banks of the Trinity River. As the project approaches a new…
Fort Worth group proposes $120M office/retail project for Panther Island
Vaquero Panther Island could bring more than 500,000 square feet of office and retail development to the area north of downtown.
Fort Worth wants your input on Panther Island. Here’s what to expect at public meetings
There’s no shortage of opinions on Panther Island. Over the next three weeks, consultants creating a new roadmap for the $1.16 billion flood control project will solicit feedback from residents and property owners.
How will Panther Island impact Fort Worth’s Northside? Neighbors have their say
Richard Perez, a homeowner in Fort Worth’s Northside community, has a simple message for developers interested in Panther Island, where a $1.16 billion flood control project will transform 800 acres along the Trinity River near downtown. “Our houses…
Public meetings on Fort Worth’s Panther Island project start next week. Here’s how to participate
Residents soon will have their first opportunity to share their thoughts on the $1.16 billion Panther Island project. Consultant HR&A Advisors, which was hired by the city of Fort Worth and other government agencies to develop a long-term…
Panther Island drawn out of Granger’s congressional district
The footprint of the long-awaited, controversial Panther Island/Central City Flood Control Project will no longer be a part of Congresswoman Kay Granger’s district, raising questions about how the change will affect needed federal funding. Congressman Marc Veasey, D-TX 33, will inherit a two-decade-old, $1 billion project, which calls for re-routing of a section of the…
Panther Island finally receives hundreds of millions in federal funds. What happens next?
After more than a decade of delays, Fort Worth will finally see significant federal funding for the Panther Island/Central City Flood Project, a key step toward turning a former industrial area north of downtown into a modern mix of homes and retail nestled along the Trinity River.