Fort Worth Avenue Development Group secures official recognition by the Texas Historic Tree Coalition for the West Dallas Gateway Pecan Tree, at the southeast corner of Beckley Avenue and the Commerce Street Bridge. It is now listed in the state registry as a living legend. (Dallas Morning News, Oak Cliff Advocate)
Fort Worth Avenue Development Group President Katherine Homan is featured in the July issue of the Oak Cliff Advocate in the story “Woman Is King: Meet our 2022 class of Fierce Females in Oak Cliff.” Print copies are available now. The issue will be published online July 1.
JANUARY 31, 2022
Sprouts Farmers Market’s plan for Fort Worth Avenue needs work, peer-review panel says: Sprouts Farmers Market wants to build its “first new standalone prototype” in the Dallas area at Hampton Road and Fort Worth Avenue, but the plan hit roadblocks at City Hall recently. (Oak Cliff Advocate)
AUGUST 4, 2020
‘Seasons and Rhythm/Estaciones y Ritmo’ project reflects vibrant culture of Oak Cliff: The Unveiling of the art project adds some color to the Sylvan-Interstate 30 underpass. (Dallas Observer)
MARCH 22, 2019
As West Dallas’ iconic Belmont Hotel grows sad and shabby, a push to make it a historic landmark: Learn more about the issues facing the historic Belmont Hotel and the community’s efforts to preserve it. (Dallas Morning News)
OCTOBER 31, 2017
Once threatened with demolition, the Struck house survives thanks to the Ramler family: The Ramlers plan to renovate and live in 127-year-old West Dallas Farmhouse, which a developer had planned to tear down earlier this year. (Oak Cliff Advocate, photo by Danny Fulgencio)
JULY 26, 2017
Long-awaited Dallas road work demonstrates how long progress can take: Reconstruction is set to begin on bumpy Sylvan Avenue and residents say it’s none too soon. (NBCDFW)
JANUARY 17, 2017
In West Dallas, the struggle to save a neighborhood – and one of the city’s oldest homes: A story about saving one of the city’s oldest homes has morphed into a horror story about the fear of gentrification and displacement. (Dallas Morning News)
AUGUST 27, 2015
Project underway to rebuild Beckley-Commerce intersection in West Dallas: Work has begun on the long-planned reconstruction of the Beckley-Commerce Street intersection. (Dallas Morning News)
More public art on Fort Worth Avenue/Commerce: Artist Juan Martinez painted this Carlton Radial Drill on behalf of the Fort Worth Avenue Development Group for its 2014 public art award. (Oak Cliff Advocate)
SteamPunk Bird Christening Celebration: Join us to celebrate the latest addition to the public art of Fort Worth Avenue – the SteamPunk Bird by artists Scott Shubin and Juli Hulcy-Kessinger.
MAY 23, 2014
Eighty years after Bonnie and Clyde were killed you can visit the grave of Clyde Barrow: Bonnie and Clyde fans have the rare opportunity to visit the grave of an original Dallas outlaw. (Dallas Morning News)
AUGUST 13, 2013
’Magic Bike’ adds artistic touch along Fort Worth Avenue corridor: This year’s Spare pARTS public art competitoin winner will be installed along Fort Worth Avenue, providing street-side seating and a visual toast to pedal culture. (Dallas Morning News)
JUNE 28, 2013
2013 Spare pARTS fundraiser: As usual, great art, fabulous food, beverages and this year, live music from the Texas Rock Association as we recycle the 70s while featuring art made from recycled/repurposed materials. (Oak Cliff Bubble)
APRIL 19, 2013
Spare pARTS Public Art Initiative: The Fort Worth Avenue Development Group is requesting proposals from Dallas area artists for functional, site-specific artwork that encourages pedestrian activity and makes use of recycled/repurposed materials. (Oak Cliff Bubble)
AUGUST 23, 2012
A Spare pARTS installation is complete: The Fort Worth Avenue Development Group is proud to announce the completion of the first Spare Parts Public Art Initiative. (Oak Cliff Bubble)
APRIL 27, 2012
Fort Worth Avenue Development Group announces first art commission: After launching a public art initiative the group has selected its first commission. (D Magazine)
JANUARY 20, 2009
Some thoughts on the Commerce/Beckley intersection plan: Residents expressed concern over the redesign plans for the intersection of Beckley-Commerce. (Dallas Morning News)