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Equitable Transit-Oriented Development

    Updated: Aug 3, 2022

    Focusing on Development without Displacement around Transit



    Join Community Design Fort Worth for the third in a series of Urban Design Talks.







    WHEN

    NEW DATE - Wednesday, August 4, 2021, 5:30-7:00 pm


    WHERE

    Zoom

    CONTACT

    hello@designfortworth.org

    TICKETS

    Pay what you can -- $20 suggested donation

    $35 for CEUs - AIA, APA & ASLA CEUs available


    About this Talk

    Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) is a style of urban planning and development that maximizes residential, business + leisure space, and pedestrian activity within a half-mile walking distance of a public transit stop. This type of development is often marked by large communal squares, mixed-use pedestrian-oriented development, and hubs where people congregate rather than simply 'pass through,' such as farmers markets, small parks, and lively streets.


    TOD is considered to be a sustainable, smart-growth practice because it both tackles the issue of where growth should occur and coordinates land use and transportation so that both are used efficiently.


    TODs also have the ability to be a great economic engine. However, as with any development, there are potential downsides, such as transit-induced gentrification and displacement.


    As Trinity Metro works to expand TEXRail and the City of Fort Worth looks to corridors like Lancaster for high capacity transit, our city has an opportunity to improve access, economic opportunities and create a sense of community while protecting the current people who live, work, and play there.


    Please join us for this great discussion on Equitable Transit-Oriented Development!





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    Thank you to our sponsors!



    About Urban Design Talks

    CDFW Urban Design Talks are monthly chats for the community to learn, converse and grow in all things urban design. Talks will cover a broad list of topics including tiny homes, water & design, food deserts, the history of housing in Fort Worth, and so much more!


    Stay tuned for some of our upcoming Design Talks...





    About Community Design Fort Worth

    Community Design | Fort Worth is a nonprofit organization with a mission to enhance the quality of life in Fort Worth communities by:

    • Serving as a resource for design and planning assistance

    • Engaging the public in dialogue about key issues and opportunities

    • Undertaking long-term visioning in anticipation of future challenges



    Trails & Open Spaces - a CDFW Urban Design Talk

      Updated: Jul 1, 2021

      Focusing on Parks, Trails & Greenspace in Fort Worth

      Join Community Design Fort Worth for the second in a series of Urban Design Talks.





      We had a great conversation about Parks, Trails and Greenspace on June 23rd, More information about the program can be found below -


      Event Description


      Do you LOVE your local park? Do you wish there were more bike trails in your community?


      The topic of our June 23rd program will focus on the main topic we heard from Fort Worthians in our Community Vision Survey -- Parks, Trails & Greenspace.


      Join us for a focused conversation on the Parks and Trails in Fort Worth! What is coming down the pipeline for our city? What can our citizens do to activate their community parks and green spaces? Find out at this next Urban Design Talk!


      Join the conversation around:

      • The history of Fort Worth's planning efforts around Parks, Trails & Greenspace.

      • What Fort Worthians are saying about the public open spaces in our community.

      • The evolution of organizations like Streams & Valleys and plans like the Fort Worth Active Transportation Plan.

      • The focus of the City of Fort Worth's planning efforts around open space - and some of the difficulties around implementing these efforts.

      • The important choices being made between designing open spaces that are beautiful, functional, accessible, and that manage public funding well.

      • Resources and opportunities for planners and community organizers to influence our community's parks trails and greenspace.

      • What makes open space successful - why some spaces are used and others are not.

      • Innovative opportunities for Fort Worth's parks, trails & green spaces.




      WHEN

      Wednesday, June 23, 2021, 5:30-7:00 pm


      WHERE

      Zoom

      CONTACT

      hello@designfortworth.org

      TICKETS

      Tickets were "pay what you can" -- $20 suggested donation

      $35 for CEU credit

      (ASLA and AICP/APA Now approved!, pending confirmation of AIA CEUs)


      Featured Speakers





      Thank you to our sponsors!



      About Urban Design Talks

      CDFW Urban Design Talks are monthly chats for the community to learn, converse and grow in all things urban design. Talks will cover a broad list of topics including tiny homes, water & design, food deserts, the history of housing in Fort Worth, and so much more!


      Stay tuned for some of our upcoming Design Talks...





      About Community Design Fort Worth

      Community Design | Fort Worth is a nonprofit organization with a mission to enhance the quality of life in Fort Worth communities by:

      • Serving as a resource for design and planning assistance

      • Engaging the public in dialogue about key issues and opportunities

      • Undertaking long-term visioning in anticipation of future challenges




      "What's GOOD in Your Neighborhood?" - a CDFW Urban Design Talk

        Updated: Jul 1, 2021

        Focusing on Asset-Based Community Development & Community Design

        Join Community Design Fort Worth for the first in a series of Urban Design Talks.



        Urban Design Talks with Community Design Fort Worth

        We had a great program about Asset-Based Community Development on May 20th! More details about the program can be found below -


        Event Details

        At this Talk, we will learn about the Asset-Based Community Development and Community Design framework.


        In every community there are problems and issues - these tend to be well documented and well defined - high crime, drugs, low graduation rates, poor street conditions - but is that all that defines your community? To get a great snapshot of a community, the practice of asset-based community development encourages focus on what is WORKING in a community. Who are the individuals, associations, and institutions within the community that provide a sense of place? What amenities and resources are offered to the community? Learn more about the importance of Asset Based Community Development at this first Urban Design Talk!


        Community Design Fort Worth will also present the findings from Phase 1 of our own Community Needs and Assets map - The Community Vision Survey! What do Fort Worthian's LOVE about their community? What needs to change? How can we apply asset-based community development to Fort Worth's neighborhoods? Join us for a lively discussion on these topics!


        WHEN

        Thursday, May 20, 2021, 5:30-7pm


        WHERE

        ZOOM

        CONTACT

        hello@designfortworth.org

        TICKETS

        $20 suggested donation

        $35 for CEUs -- AIA (1.5 LUs), ASLA & APA/AICP


        Featured Speakers



        Thank you to our sponsors!



        About Urban Design Talks

        CDFW Urban Design Talks are monthly chats for the community to learn, converse and grow in all things urban design. Talks will cover a broad list of topics including tiny homes, water & design, food deserts, the history of housing in Fort Worth, and so much more!


        Stay tuned for some of our upcoming Design Talks...






        About Community Design Fort Worth

        Community Design | Fort Worth is a nonprofit organization with a mission to enhance the quality of life in Fort Worth communities by:

        • Serving as a resource for design and planning assistance

        • Engaging the public in dialogue about key issues and opportunities

        • Undertaking long-term visioning in anticipation of future challenges




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