Crockett Row rebrands as Craftsmen Circle

Craftsmen Circle is the new name for the 282,805-square-foot urban village area at the southeast corner of West 7th Street and University Drive. Formerly called Crockett Row, and prior to that simply as the West 7th advancement, the new name was revealed Nov. 14. Dallas-based Younger Partners acquired the mixed-use development, which includes about 25 organizations, in August 2022.

" We simply seemed like it required a fresh brand-new start and needed to be related to the Cultural District," stated Kathy Permenter, co-managing partner of Younger Partners.

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" So lots of great things have been occurring in the Cultural District and we wish to be part of that, and we are part of it."

Permenter stated the words "craftsmen" and "circle" "appeared to resonate" and describe the area just east of the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth and the Kimbell Art Museum.

" We really enjoy it, due to the fact that we've got the circle at the intersection of Crockett and Currie streets, so it connects into the Cultural District," she said.

There is more than a name change and rebranding coming to the development.

" Along with the new name, we have new digital signage, benches, landscaping and updates to the outside patio area and parking lot," she said.

New services likewise have actually been announced, consisting of the return of Terra Mediterranean Grill. Terra Mediterranean originally opened in Fort Worth in 2009 however closed during the pandemic. They will reopen in the former Patrizio area.

" People are so excited for that, and we believe it will be a much larger space than they had previously," Permenter said. There will be a conference area in the brand-new dining establishment as well.

Coming will be La Cabrona, a brand-new Mexican restaurant from the team behind Terra, Adam and Jalal Chanaa. Other new openings will be Sí Tapas and Rose Couture Nail Bar. All are expected to open early in 2024.

Parking and gain access to have actually long been issues in the location, and Permenter stated modifications are happening there.



Craftsmen Circle site map. Courtesy|Younger Partners

The redevelopment will install new elevators in 3 of the five parking lot, offering more efficient access from upper parking levels to shopping and dining destinations. In addition, 2 new valet locations are planned within two parking lot. Real-time parking capability indicators for the 1,500 areas in the advancement's five garages will let customers understand where empty spaces are located. Parking is totally free with validation in all 5 garages for Artisan Circle customers.

The central yard on Crockett Street will see the setup of brand-new benches, lighting and landscaping. Outside dining outdoor patios will be upgraded, and there will be brand-new lighting, digital signage and directory sites in the sidewalks.

Younger also has actually proposed including 2 large-format, outside digital displays on structures along West 7th and University Drive to display local imagery, consisting of icons, locations, artists and fine art.

" Our dedication is to improve accessibility, aesthetic appeals and the total user experience-- to guarantee that Artisan Circle ends up being a renowned Fort Worth destination," stated Permenter.

Younger is proposing the closure of Crockett Street in between Norwood and Currie streets as a way to improve pedestrian access to dining establishments and search the central yard.

" We seem like this would produce an extremely walkable gathering area for visitors and a stronger connection to outside dining, however we'll see where that goes," she said, noting that those information have yet to be worked out with the city.

Younger Partners worked with several consultants also associated with the revitalization project, consisting of Bennett Partners, architecture and style; L.A. Fuess Partners, structural engineer; Summit Consultants Inc., mechanical engineer; Dunaway Associates, civil engineer; GoVision LLC, audiovisual; Eva Thornton, branding design; Susan Watt, marketing and public relations expert; Comet Signs, signs; 2clighting, lighting designer; and Campise Consulting & & Inspections LLC, elevator specialist.

Building and construction is arranged to start in January 2024 and is anticipated to take 12 to 18 months to complete. Scott + Reid General Contractors will manage the building and construction of these improvements.

Overair partners with DFW Airport, Arlington

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and Overair-- a designer of advanced electric vertical launch and landing (eVTOL) airplane-- on Nov. 16 revealed a memorandum of comprehending to explore the future of vertiport advancement and eVTOL aircraft operations.

The partnership will consist of a feasibility evaluation for incorporating passenger eVTOL operations throughout North Texas. The company has actually announced several collaborations, consisting of with Hanwha Systems, a defense electronics company based in South Korea and South Korea's Jeju island government.

The agreement will develop a working group to explore the policies and infrastructure required to carry out an incorporated, sustainable eVTOL program at DFW Airport.

Overair has actually also announced a partnership with the city of Arlington. Together, Overair and Arlington aim to establish and introduce eVTOL operations, beginning at Arlington Municipal Airport and extending throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

As part of the arrangement, Overair will also establish a main office in North Central Texas, bringing jobs, however the company did not say how many jobs would be produced.

After opening distribution center, Carharrt opens retail website

In October, Carhartt opened a 1.2 million-square-foot distribution center in north Fort Worth and now, the Dearborn, Michigan-based, family-owned workwear brand name has included a retail outlet.

The 4,300-square-foot Carhartt Fort Worth store is at 2217 N. Tarrant Parkway at Presidio Towne Crossing and marks the merchant's 2nd place in the state. The company opened its very first store in the state in Tyler in September.

Carhartt was developed in 1889 and stays family-managed by descendants of the business's creator, Hamilton Carhartt. Carhartt makes work garments consisting of overalls, hoodies, gloves, pants and boots.

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