FALLtastic 2022 on Panther Island
As summer ends, cool weather and even cooler fall festivities are coming soon to Panther Island. Mark your calendars for some fun fall plans with your friends, family and organizations this season!
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TRWD Trash Bash Returns to Panther Island
The TRWD Trash Bash returns to Panther Island on September 17th. Trash Bash is TRWD’s commitment to fostering litter prevention within the communities by providing various opportunities to volunteer in organized cleanups of the waterways. Registration for this community wide event closes on September 12th, so do not […]
‘Watershed Urbanism’ Exhibit Display Back from European Cultural Center’s 2021 Venice Architecture Biennale
Head over to the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History to view the ‘Watershed Urbanism’ exhibit. This exhibit, featuring the Panther Island/Central City Project as well as cutting-edge work from across the region, has returned from the world-renowned 2021 Venice Architecture Biennale.
Project Display at Mayfest 2022
Thank you to everyone who came out to Mayfest 2022 at Trinity Park from May 5-8! We had an updated display with project information as well as a list of fun activities to enjoy on Panther Island.
Springtime on Panther Island
There are a variety of events taking place in March and April, including concerts, runs, and even festivals. Whether you’re with friends or family, Panther Island Pavilion has outdoor events to help you shake winter off and get back outside.
Encore Panther Island Opens Featuring the First Section of the Panther Island Riverwalk
Encore Panther Island opens as the first multi-family development on Panther Island. The multi-family community comes from Encore Multi-Family, LLC, a subsidiary of the Dallas-based Encore Enterprises, Inc. “We are excited to develop the first multifamily community on Panther Island,” said President of Encore Multi-Family Charlie Keels.
USACE Announces $403 Million in Funding for Central City Flood Control Project
On January 19th, the Central City Flood Project received $403 million in funding from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). This funding will allow USACE to complete the final design of all project components and construction of the bypass channel.
Gateway Park Receives Updated Master Plan Sign
The future United States Army Corps of Engineers bypass channel will protect more than 2,400 acres of neighborhoods in Fort Worth from the highest level of flooding. However, the USACE bypass channel cannot accomplish this alone. In times of flooding water will be moving through the future bypass channel but there has to be a way to slow that water down so we aren’t flooding our neighbors to the east.
Emerging Professionals Event at Panther Island Brewing
On November 17, 2021, the Emerging Professionals Event was held at Panther Island Brewing. This event had a great turnout and brought together numerous local organizations such as Steer Fort Worth, Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, American Institute of Architects, BRIDGE and Leadership Fort Worth.
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Visit Fort Worth: Fort Worth Summer Checklist
Get ready to jump in, summer officially starts June 21. Mark off your summer to-do’s with our Summer Checklist.
Fort Worth Star Telegram: Fort Worth’s Panther Island work expected to pick up speed after $403M in federal funds
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has kicked into high gear to begin work on the 1.5 mile bypass channel for Fort Worth’s Panther Island, and the city, county and water district need to act with similar speed to keep up, the project manager said Thursday.
Army Corps Announces Funding for Trinity River Flood Control Project
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 19, 2022 Contact: Valerie Nelson (202) 225-5071 Army Corps Announces Funding for Trinity River Flood Control Project FORT WORTH – Rep. Kay Granger (R-TX), Republican Leader of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released a […]
Fort Worth Star-Telegram: Millions have been spent to clean up chemicals in Fort Worth. The work is nearly done
For more than a decade, the Tarrant Regional Water District has spent upwards of $43 million to remove toxic chemicals from two dozen properties in Fort Worth’s industrial north side.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram: Fort Worth’s Panther Island will get federal funding in 2022, US Rep. Kay Granger says
The Panther Island project will see enough federal money in the 2022 funding cycle to begin digging the channel under the already-built bridges, U.S. Rep. Kay Granger said Saturday.
North Main St Bridge Detour – June 25-27
The Contractor working on the N Main bridge has requested that the traffic on the current N Main / Commerce Street detour be rerouted the weekend of June 25th through June 27th. The rerouting of the traffic is necessary so that the Contractor can construct traffic transition areas that will shift north and southbound traffic from the existing detour on to the newly constructed North Main Street bridge. The temporary reroute will be in place over the weekend to minimize the impact on local businesses and the motoring public.
Fort Worth Magazine: Panther Island Looks to Unveil First Part of River Walk Before End of Year
The Panther Island project has been going on for well over a decade now, and in that time frame, has also become the brunt of both praise and critique from those anxiously awaiting the promised San Antonio-style riverwalk and surrounding developments illustrated in those fancy renderings.
NTC DFW: 50 for 50 | Panther Island
Although the primary purpose for the Trinity River Project is to provide needed flood protection, along with updating infrastructure and addressing environmental issues, the project will also create an estimated 10,000 mixed-income residences and three million square feet of commercial space while doubling the size of the Fort Worth Cultural District and Stockyards.
FWBP: 26 acres of Panther Island land hits the market as bridges start to open
Twenty-six acres of land in the Panther Island development are coming to the market. With the White Settlement Bridge now open, infrastructure improvements made and Encore Panther Island’s multifamily community soon to open, LanCarte Commercial, in collaboration with Panther Island Property Group, has announced that the largest portfolio of privately-owned land on Panther Island is coming to market.
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Fort Worth’s Fourth Returns to Panther Island Pavilion
Celebrate Independence Day with an evening of festival food, drinks, live music and the largest fireworks show in North Texas on July 4 at Fort Worth’s Fourth. We are excited to re-open the festival grounds this year to give patrons the opportunity to return, spread out and enjoy the evening and fireworks along the banks of the Trinity River at Panther Island Pavilion.
Panther Island Ice Returns for the Holidays
Panther Island Ice Returns for the Holidays. Fort Worth’s favorite holiday tradition is back at Coyote Drive-In. We are excited to announce that Panther Island Ice returns this holiday season from November 20, 2020 to January 18, 2021.
Statement from TRVA Board President G.K. Maenius: FINAL TRINITY RIVER VISION REVIEW RELEASED
On Monday, Aug. 12, the Trinity River Vision Authority Board of Directors will be receiving the Final Report concerning the Central City Flood Control Programmatic Review.
Statement from TRVA Board President G.K. Maenius: DRAFT REPORT OF TRVA PROGRAMMATIC REVIEW
The Trinity River Vision Authority Board of Directors met in its regularly scheduled monthly meeting. As part of the meeting’s Agenda, there was an update concerning the Trinity River Vision’s (aka: Central City Flood Control Project’s) pending programmatic review.
Statement from The US Army Corps of Engineers: USACE awards $5.2M contract for Trinity River Vision/Central City Project
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, awarded today a contract totaling $5.2 million for the construction of Oxbow Phase 2 in support of the Trinity River Vision/Central City Project.
Rockin’ the River Kicks off on July 6th in Fort Worth
Rockin’ the River is back for an exciting ninth year of popular music and tubing at Panther Island Pavilion. A Texas-sized line up including five bands and a fireworks show each Saturday from July 6 thru August 10 will continue what has become a Fort Worth summer tradition along the Trinity River.
Fort Worth’s Fourth Returns to Panther Island Pavilion
It’s not too early to start making plans for July 4, 2019. In its 12th year, Fort Worth’s Fourth is celebrating our nation’s independence along the Trinity River.
Statement from Congresswoman Granger: USACE expresses great support for Fort Worth Flood Control Project
Today in Washington, top officials testified to their strong commitment for the Fort Worth Central City Flood Control Project. R.D. James, Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Civil Works, stated “I very strongly support the project.” James further added “It is a good project.”
Panther island Ice to Host
FWISD Schools on Skates Program
Thanks to a partnership between the Trinity River Vision Authority, Bank of Texas and Blue Zones Project – Fort Worth thousands of FWISD elementary students will get the opportunity to experience Fort Worth’s only outdoor ice skating rink, Panther Island Ice.
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