Former City Manager David Cooke has taken the helm of Sundance Square management, sources with direct knowledge of his hire confirmed to the Fort Worth Report.
Sundance Square is a 37-square-block entertainment district in downtown Fort Worth that is home to a mix of restaurants, shops and arts attractions, including the Bass Performance Hall. Fort Worth billionaires Ed and Sasha Bass, who are friends with Cooke, have been the sole owners of the square since late 2019. The couple have made headlines amid a recent string of closures and openings in the district, as well as previous conflicts with Downtown Fort Worth Inc. management.
Cooke’s employment with the Basses comes two months after he formally stepped down from his role as city manager. Cooke is the longest-tenured city manager in Fort Worth history, holding the role from June 2014 to February 2025…