Fort Worth invests $4.6 million to revitalize Stop Six neighborhood, development planned for East Berry Street and Stalcup Road

Fort Worth, Texas – In a significant step towards revitalizing Fort Worth’s Stop Six neighborhood, city officials have initiated a substantial investment to foster development at the bustling intersection of East Berry Street and Stalcup Road. The city is poised to allocate approximately $4.6 million to support this promising urban project, signaling a new era of growth for the eastern corridors of the city.

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On August 6, the Fort Worth Local Development Corporation, comprised of City Council members, approved the sale and subsequent rebate of two plots at 5401 E. Berry St. and 5425 E. Berry St. to a pair of developers for a total of $886,551. This strategic move is part of a broader effort to kickstart development in an area earmarked for transformation. Following this, the board also green-lit a $2.3 million grant to facilitate proposed developments on the designated properties.

The momentum is expected to continue next week when the City Council deliberates on granting an additional $1.4 million to developers Innovan Neighborhoods and Legacy Construction Solutions. Ori Fernandez, the city’s assistant director for economic development, emphasized that the successful implementation of the project hinges on the full deployment of the allocated funds.

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The development blueprint includes the construction of 34 townhomes—12 of which are designated as affordable housing—alongside seven innovative live-and-work units. These units uniquely combine residential living with commercial or office spaces, catering to the evolving needs of the community.

The Local Development Corporation has managed the 3.7 acres since 2013, laying the groundwork for what is now poised to be a transformative project. The intersection of East Berry Street and Stalcup Road was previously recognized as a prime candidate for revitalization, designated as one of 17 “urban village” zones within Fort Worth. The current plans adhere closely to the 2007 master plan, incorporating insights from the updated 2022 economic development strategic plan and the 2023 comprehensive city plan.

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Fernandez expressed optimism about the project’s potential to stimulate further development, describing it as more than just a real estate venture—it’s a community-focused initiative aimed at rejuvenating a historically overlooked area.

“This is not our typical real estate development type project. This is a community development project proposed in an area that some may even say has been neglected for far too long,” Fernandez said.

Should the proposed funding of $4.6 million be fully approved, construction is slated to commence in August 2025, with the ambitious project anticipated to reach completion in 2029. Over the next two decades, city staff project an investment influx of $58.6 million into this strategic corridor.

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Further enhancing the area’s development, Legacy Construction Solutions is also planning an additional separate housing project nearby. Moreover, the second phase of Hughes House, another mixed-use development in Stop Six, is expected to break ground in November. Later this year, the City Council will review final plans for making East Berry Street more pedestrian-friendly, encompassing the Stalcup Road intersection, underscoring a comprehensive approach to urban renewal in Fort Worth’s east side.