Design

Fort Worth's new city hall will consolidate 22 departments into a repurposed 20-story building, emphasizing sustainability with LEED certification, advanced energy, lighting, and water management systems, and native landscaping. The initiative will save costs, vacate numerous properties, and exemplify efficient service delivery. Completion is expected by early 2024.

Artcycle Club is a series by Dallas artist VET, who creates art from repurposed materials. In the video, she demonstrates how to make a rain stick using items found around the home.

North Texas couples are opting for eco-friendly weddings to reduce landfill waste. Examples include Brandi Addison’s Earth Day wedding and Claire and Anders’ green nuptials using recycled materials, locally-sourced food, and rented items. Natalie and Ben also embraced sustainable practices. Tips include digital invites, renting, and composting.

The Fort Worth Botanic Garden's master plan draft, unveiled on May 17, includes facility improvements and conservation priorities. Proposed changes focus on increased parking, expanded events, and enhanced visitor experiences. The draft aims to quadruple visitation, balancing access to nature with sustainable practices while considering public feedback and potential environmental adjustments.

Residents celebrated the removal of Shingle Mountain, a massive shingle heap, from Floral Farms. Now, they aim to transform the contaminated site into a regional park. Activists are collaborating with local entities and seeking city engagement to secure rezoning and funding for the project's realization.

Fort Worth Botanic Garden, merged with BRIT in 2020, is creating a 20-year master plan with Studio Outside to enhance facilities and focus on conservation. Community input is sought through forums to promote environmental impact, education, and sustainability, aiming to be a conservation leader statewide.

Fort Worth plans to purchase two solar-powered waterwheels in collaboration with Tarrant Regional Water District to clean litter from the Trinity River. These eco-friendly machines, inspired by Baltimore's successful "Mr. Trashwheel," aim to enhance water quality and aesthetics, with funding sought for construction and maintenance.

PS1200, a mixed-use development in Fort Worth, features Quonset-hut apartments, retail shops, offices, and a vegan bistro by Spiral Diner founders, all within an eco-friendly, public park setting. Developed by Prince Concepts and designed by Marlon Blackwell Architects, it emphasizes sustainability and innovative design.

Fort Worth attorney Joseph Horn proposes the "Ecoplex," an International Environmental Complex aimed at addressing global environmental issues. It will feature sustainable innovation incubators, collaboration spaces, and the U.S.'s first National Environmental Museum.