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A World War I aerial gunnery target, a remnant of Talia Ferro Field, is being considered for landmark status. This designation aims to protect a unique piece of local military history from development pressures.
At a glance
Declining — being discussed less frequently. 1 mention in the last 30 days, 5 the 60 before, 2 the 90 before that.
Property owners invest in home renovations while maintaining historic district property values.
Mistletoe Heights residents and neighborhood preservation advocates protecting historical integrity.
Homeowners facing project delays and redesign costs due to historic overlay restrictions.
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Homeowners in historic districts must follow strict design rules when expanding their homes, balancing family needs with neighborhood preservation standards.
The commission is balancing the need to keep historic homes standing with the reality that some are too damaged to fix. They want to make sure that if a historic home is torn down, what replaces it actually fits the neighborhood.
The city is updating its 2003 preservation plan to guide the next decade of historic preservation. Residents are encouraged to attend workshops this fall to share their input.
Residents are fighting to protect their historic neighborhood from industrial encroachment. They argue that new industrial zoning threatens their quality of life and historical heritage.
Land acquisitions and racial violence swallowed Denton County's oldest Black cemetery.
Investors continue to build new homes in Fort Worth’s Historic Southside neighborhood. (Scott Nishimura | Fort Worth Report) " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EvansRosedale-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ss...
The commission is working to ensure that new construction and renovations in historic districts respect the original character of the neighborhoods. This includes strict rules on signage, fencing, and building materials.
Historic Fort Worth is drawing attention to these gems in hopes people will care enough to save them.
A variance was requested to allow a historic building to continue operating by recognizing its existing, non-conforming parking situation. This decision balances the need to preserve historical architecture with zoning regulations.
An application for a new two-story garage and shutters at 1112 Elizabeth Boulevard faces challenges due to lot coverage exceeding limits and shutters being inconsistent with the historic character. Staff recommended denial without prejudice.
The commission denied a request to keep a non-original door at 1909 Fifth Avenue, emphasizing the need for replacements to match original features in historic homes.
The council considered nominating the former power plant at 411 North Main Street for endangered landmark designation, balancing historic preservation with development interests.
The project was denied without prejudice, requiring the homeowner to redesign the connection to match neighborhood patterns.
The denial forces the applicant to re-evaluate their plans and potentially submit a more detailed hardship case or a combined demolition and new construction plan.
Proposed garage exceeds lot coverage and setback limits, and shutters are not historically appropriate for the house.
Revitalizes a long-vacant building for community use.