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New Mitchell area selected for 2026 Neighborhood Improvement Program

Fort Worth’s New Mitchell neighborhood has been selected for the 2026 Neighborhood Improvement Program. The roughly $4.3 million transformative project will follow a three-year timeline, which includes community engagement and collaborations with external partners and other City departments, including Code Compliance, Environmental Services, Park & Recreation and Transportation & Public Works. More>>

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The Summer 2025 Neighborhood Improvement Program is bringing positive changes to Fort Worth, inspired by conversations and surveys at our recent block parties. Discover how we're enhancing your neighborhood with upgraded parks, better streetlights and a renewed focus on what matters most to you. Read the latest issue to see the progress!

Seminary Neighborhood

The Seminary neighborhood was selected in December 2023 to receive a $4 million Neighborhood Improvement Program, which will begin in 2024. The target neighborhood lies in Council District 9 and is bounded by James Avenue on the west, West Seminary Drive and West Felix Street on the north, I-35W on the east and I-20 and Greenbriar Park on the south.

Worth Heights Neighborhood

The Worth Heights neighborhood was selected in December 2023 to receive a $4 million Neighborhood Improvement Program, which will begin in 2024. The rectangular-shaped tract lies in Council District 11 and is bounded by Hemphill Street on the west, West Biddison Street on the north, I-35W on the east and West Seminary Drive on the south.

Historic Marine Neighborhood

The Historic Marine was selected as the neighborhood to focus its $3,887,650 Neighborhood Improvement Program allocation in 2023. The Neighborhood Improvement Program is an annual effort of the City of Fort Worth, implemented by Neighborhood Services Department staff, that provides targeted capital investments to improve the quality of life and enhance public safety. Announced 2023 - more >>>

Las Vegas Trail Neighborhood

The Las Vegas Trail Neighborhood, also known as “LVT,” is a distressed neighborhood on the west side of Fort Worth that is experiencing high levels of crime and economic distress. The neighborhood’s predominant land use is dense multifamily housing with minimal amounts of commercial development, jobs or community services.

Como Area Neighborhood

The Como Area has been selected as the fifth Neighborhood Improvement Program target area. As part of this program, funds have been set aside by City Council to provide $3.19 million in funding for public safety, capital improvements and neighborhood revitalization to the Como neighborhood.

Rosemont Area Neighborhood

The Rosemont Area has been selected as the fourth Neighborhood Improvement Program target area. As part of this program, funds set aside by City Council will be used to improve neighborhood vitality and give residents paths to self-sufficiency.

Northside Area Neighborhood

The Northside Area has been selected as the third Neighborhood Improvement Program target area. As part of this program, funds set aside by City Council will be used to improve neighborhood vitality and give residents paths to self-sufficiency. Announced 2019 - more >>>

Ash Crescent Neighborhood

Ash Crescent has been selected as the second Neighborhood Improvement Program target area. As part of this program, funds set aside by City Council will be used to improve neighborhood vitality and give residents paths to self-sufficiency. Announced 2018 - more >>>

Stop Six Neighborhood

Stop Six has been selected as the first Neighborhood Improvement Program target area. A first-of-its-kind project, the pilot program will use funds set aside by City Council to improve neighborhood vitality and give residents paths to self-sufficiency.

Fairhaven Neighborhood

The Fairhaven neighborhood was selected in February 2025 to receive $4.2 million in Neighborhood Improvement Program funding, Neighborhoods are selected for the program based on factors such as financial distress, available opportunities and the current state of the area.

New Mitchell

The New Mitchell area, located in Council District 8, will receive a $4 million grant under the Neighborhood Improvement Program, which will commence in 2026. This transformative project will span three years and involve community engagement, collaborations with external partners and partnerships with other City departments.