Fort Worth just crossed a milestone that’s as much about the spirit of our city as it is about numbers: one million residents. It’s a testament to the city’s energy, grit and sense of community, qualities that have made Fort Worth a magnet for growth.
But as any community leader, developer, architect, or builder will tell you, growth brings challenges along with promise.
Reaching one million is a reminder that we’re stewards of something bigger than ourselves. Our choices now shape the Fort Worth our children will inherit. That responsibility must be visible in the decisions we make about where and how our city grows.
You can see real examples in places like Dickies Arena and the Stockyards, where history meets modern ambition. It’s evident in the transformation of Near Southside, the vibrant growth of Panther Island and the continued investment in our cultural landmarks, such as the Amon Carter Museum of American Art and the Fort Worth Convention Center. And you see it on the TCU campus, where thoughtful growth brings new life to a place that’s been part of Fort Worth’s story for generations…