By next summer, the West 7th District will become an entertainment playground where people can work, live, and play — thanks to The Van Zandt project.

The area is already a hotspot for happy hours, late-night bites, and walkable nightlife, making it a standout Fort Worth neighborhood. This latest project will only add to the area’s appeal.

Last week, the Omaha-based developer Goldenrod Companies announced plans to break ground on the $83 million Van Zandt project by April. The mixed-use development will sit on the northeast corner of Foch Street and West 7th streets — at 2816 West 7th St.

Here’s what we know

The project will include a nine-story, 100,000-sqft office space — which will be the first speculative office development built in Fort Worth since 2017. It will also feature a 10-story, 150 multi-family unit apartment complex + parking garage and retail space.

The project is expected to be completed by the summer of 2023. And that’s not all Goldenrod is working on — just down the street at 1001 University Dr. (between Morton and Bledsoe streets) the developer is working on a separate project that will include a hotel, apartment units, and office and retail space. That project will begin in 2024.

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EVENTS

Today

360 West's 2022 Winter Restaurant Week | Mon., Jan. 10-Sun., Jan. 30 | 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | Participating locations | $49 | For three weeks, 12 local restaurants are offering a three-course dinner that will benefit GRACE Grapevine + Tarrant Area Food Bank. 🍽️

Tuesday

Kellie Rasberry | Tues., Jan. 11 | 7:30 p.m. | Downtown Cowtown at the Isis, 2401 N. Main St. | $35+ | Join Kidd Kraddick Morning Show radio personality Kellie Rasberry to hear about her experience, strength, and inspiration behind her success. 🎤

Wednesday

Indie Sounds Open Mic | Wed., Jan. 12 | 7:30 p.m. | Da Crab Trap, 3431 Altamesa Blvd. | $5 | This artistic event will feature poets, singers, rappers, comedians + musicians. 🎵
TCU Women’s Basketball | Wed., Jan. 12 | 1 p.m. | Schollmaier Arena, 3000 Stadium Dr. | $17+ | Watch the Oklahoma State Cowgirls and the Horned Frogs go head to head. 🏀

Thursday

Authentic Russian Cuisine | Thurs., Jan. 13 | 5-7:30 p.m. | Location provided after booking | $85 | Learn to make an authentic 3-course Russian menu using an array of traditional ingredients as well as Russian cooking techniques.

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NEWS NOTES

Weather

50º | Mostly sunny | 0% chance of rain

Development

A Wisconsin-based container and packaging firm is building a new “super” plant to replace the existing facility at 5901 Campus Dr. in the 46 Ranch Industrial Park. Construction on the 600,000-sqft facility is set to begin soon + operations are scheduled to start next year. 🏢 (The Dallas Morning News)

Civic

The public is invited to weigh in on the adoption of a new redistricting map that will go in effect in late March. The next meeting — scheduled for Thurs., Jan 13 — will be held at the City Hall Council Chamber + you can sign up to speak now. (CultureMap Fort Worth)

Community

All outdoor burning has been banned in unincorporated Tarrant County until Mon., April 4. The Texas Forest Service determined that the county is experiencing drought conditions — for more details on what is off limits, check the Tarrant County Fire Marshal’s website. 🔥

Closed

The trendy food hall at Crockett Row has officially closed its doors. On Dec. 28, Crockett Hall announced on Facebook that it was temporarily closing because of “a shortage in staff due to illness,” but the popular destination — which housed Piccola Italia, Crockett Row Coffee, and Taco Paseo — has now permanently closed its doors. 🍽️ (Fort Worth Weekly)

Cause

Wreaths Across America is looking for volunteers to help remove holiday wreaths from the headstones at DFW National Cemetery. Volunteers with pickups and trailers are also being requested. Wreath removal begins at 8 a.m. on Sat., Jan. 15.

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📸 @Magnolia Network

There’s a lot of stardom in Fort Worth (here’s an overview in case you missed it) + local entrepreneur and owner of Hotel Dryce Jonathan Morris is getting in on the action.

With the official launch of the Magnolia Network — you know, the one created by Chip and Joanna Gaines — it’s only fitting to highlight Jonathan’s show, Self Employed, where he talks to small business owners, including local favorites like MELT Ice Creams and the Fort Worth Film Commission about how they turned their dreams into a reality. You can watch his show now on the Magnolia App and Discovery+.

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THE WRAP

Editor's Pick: On Friday, we asked y’all who your favorite celebrities from Fort Worth are + I think it’s safe to say y’all might be more efficient than Google. Reader Shila gave a shout out to artist John Denver who attended Arlington Heights High School and Cynthia noted the works of Bill Paxton, an actor in the Titanic.

Missed Friday's newsletter? Read up on the local breakout stars that made our list.

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