We are Excited for the Future, and Here is Why!

Here’s a quick look at recent developments that will have a positive effect on the future of East Lancaster Avenue (click here for map).

A Foundation on Which to Build

The Public Improvement District along East Lancaster Avenue is proving to have a positive impact on the corridor. The District serves as a foundation on which to build a brighter future, which will likely include redevelopment, reinvestment, and new transportation options. Watch this video, which showcases a few places of interest along this historic tree-lined avenue.

Palladium City Skyline

Palladium USA has begun construction on a 243-unit luxury mixed-income residential community in the 4900 block of East Lancaster Avenue. This eight-acre property will be a transformative gem for the community, offering an array of top-tier amenities that cater to diverse lifestyles. The development will feature thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor children’s play areas, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a sparkling swimming pool, a dog run, and numerous other amenities aimed at enhancing the quality of life for its residents.

The developer closely collaborated with the Central Meadowbrook Neighborhood Association to arrive at a final design. Palladium City Skyline will be the first new private construction project in twenty years within the Public Improvement District and represents an important milestone in the corridor’s return to vitality.

Delivery of the first units and the clubhouse is set for early 2026.

Reby Cary Youth Library

The Reby Cary Youth Library is Fort Worth’s first and only library solely for young people and their families.  The library opened in summer 2021 and draws visitors from around the state with a wide variety of programs, classes, workshops, and special events just for kids.  It has quickly become a standout destination for families visiting Fort Worth.  The library includes a large ceiling-mounted mobile with lighted multi-color LEDs and 20,000 glass marbles as a public art installation. 

Reby Cary was an important educator in the city of Fort Worth who broke through many color barriers throughout his long career, in addition to serving in World War II and serving three terms in the Texas House of Representatives. The Reby Cary Youth Library honors his legacy as a pioneer in the African-American community.  Learn more here.             

East Lancaster 2.0

East Lancaster Avenue’s roadway configuration dates to the late 1930s, but that will change in the next few years. The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) has announced a $182 million project to completely rebuild the street to a 21st century standard. The reconstruction will add a storm water management system, improve pedestrian safety, add bike pathways, and heavily invest in technology to support mass transit and emergency vehicles. This project will help foster neighborhood small business job growth and likely create substantial economic redevelopment opportunities for east Fort Worth. 

Improved Public Transportation

Trinity Metro’s highest ridership route is along the East Lancaster Avenue corridor.  More than 65,000 riders take this route monthly. Trinity Metro plans to bring a new level of bus-based transportation to the corridor. The Federal Transit Administration recently funded a Transit-Oriented Design (TOD) study, which was released in 2022.  The TOD plan should serve as a template for developers interested in redevelopment along East Lancaster Avenue. The plan incorporates elements of the Oakland Corners Urban Village master plan and the public art plan for East Lancaster Avenue. Improved transit opportunities will serve more residents and spur additional redevelopment along the corridor.