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Sundance Square Named a Top World Cup Watch Spot
According to NBC Sports, the place to get a proper Texas experience and watch the matches is right in the heart of downtown Fort Worth!
Check out the story here
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Texas A&M Law & Education building, is set to open on Aug. 5
A transformational investment for Downtown Fort Worth. Texas A&M’s growing downtown campus is projected to generate more than 25,000 jobs and $3 billion in annual economic impact, reinforcing Downtown Fort Worth’s position as a hub for innovation, education, and economic growth. This exciting development will help shape the future of our city for generations to come.
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Water Gardens Improvements
The City of Fort Worth Park Department is preparing plans for needed improvements to the Water Gardens. Among the repairs and replacements are pumps, pipes, storm drainage, electrical systems and hardscape and landscape plantings. This will be a multi-phased effort with needed improvements at the Active Pool likely the first in line.
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Operation Pipe Down
Project to date stats are:
- 538 Traffic Stops
- 188 Noise Violations for mufflers, loud music, etc.
- 253.5 Hours worked
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Dome Demo
Demolition of the Convention Center arena dome has been pushed back to the first quarter of 2027. Pre-demolition planning and remediation work is taking place now. The expanded convention center is scheduled to open in Q4, 2029.
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Summer Visitor Traffic Up
The PID's Downtown Ambassadors have been busy this month. Thousands of soccer fans have been visiting, adding to the usual summer pedestrain and hotel counts. As of this writing, cell phone counts in downtown average 63,000 which are up 13% from this time last year and Ambassador activity is up more than 300% from 2025, with 4,577 documented interactions ad services compared to 1,131 at this time last year.
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Water Utility to repair a leak on Commerce Street between 5th and 6th Streets.
The water utility needs to repair a leak on a 12-inch cast iron water main in Commerce Street between 5th and 6th Street. The Embassy Suite will be without water while the repair is made.
Sunday, July 12, 2026, beginning at 10PM to minimize operational impacts. The work is expected to take approximately 6 hours to complete.
Traffic control: Barricades will close both northbound lanes of Commerce Street between 5th and 6th Street. Both northbound and southbound traffic will be shifted into the southbound lanes through the work zone.
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Upcoming Downtown Street Closures
Stay up to date on the latest street and lane closures, detours, and project timelines—all in one place.
Our new texting program keeps you up to date!
Check upcoming closure here!!
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Bass Performance Hall
Performing Arts Fort Worth is bringing world-class entertainment to Bass Hall, including award-winning Touring Broadway shows, stellar musical performances, hilarious comedy acts and family-friendly productions.
Click to see what's coming!
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Here to Help!
The Downtown Fort Worth Ambassadors are on the streets every day to make your Downtown experience safer, cleaner, and more welcoming. Whether you’re commuting, visiting, or working Downtown, our team is here to help.
Ambassador Services Include:
- Hospitality Services
- Directions
- Safety Escorts
- Coordination with Clean Team
- Coordination with Security Providers
- Homelessness Outreach
- Referrals to Social Services
Contact:
Ambassador@dfwi.org
On Duty Supervisor 817-484-3723
See an Ambassador Downtown? Don’t hesitate to say hello—they’re here for you.
Learn more here.
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Last Weeks of World Cup
DFW hosted nine World Cup matches at Dallas Stadium (formerly AT&T Stadium) in Arlington, now we are onto the four knockout matches, and a semi-final on July 14th.
Click here for more information.
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July 15-26, 2026
Experience the cultural sensation that redefined musical theatre. Hamilton comes back to Bass Hall
Click here for more information.
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Friday, July 24
July 24 is International Tequila Day, and there’s no better place to celebrate than Downtown Fort Worth. Whether you prefer a classic margarita, a smoky mezcal cocktail, or a refined tequila twist on an Old Fashioned, downtown’s restaurants and bars are serving up unforgettable pours.
Click here for more information.
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Looking for your next downtown adventure? Our blog is your guide to the best of Downtown Fort Worth, from National Martini Day favorites and World Cup celebrations to date-night inspiration and ways to support local businesses along West 8th Street. Discover new places, local stories, and can't miss experiences happening in the heart of the city.
Check out our Downtown Blog
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Energy Control Systems
This month’s Member Spotlight shines on ECS, a Fort Worth-owned company with a global impact. For nearly 40 years, ECS has been a leading provider of electrical power quality solutions, serving customers in more than 50 countries around the world.
Built on the belief that relationships come before business, ECS has earned an international reputation for exceptional customer service, innovative technology, and reliable solutions that help protect critical equipment across industries including manufacturing, utilities, data centers, oil and gas, and industrial automation.
Their commitment to excellence has been recognized with the U.S. Department of Commerce E Award, the E Star Award for Excellence in Exporting, and recognition as the Outstanding Exporter by the North Texas District Export Council.
Congratulations to ECS on celebrating 39 years in business. We look forward to seeing them celebrate their 40th anniversary next year.
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Get Involved—Become a DFWI Member!
Where entrepreneurs, ideas and innovation meet. Be a part of Downtown's success: Join DFWI
Membership is open to individuals and businesses who want to shape the future of our city.
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Downtown Fort Worth, Inc. www.dfwi.org
777 Taylor Street, Suite 100, Fort Worth, TX 76102
817-870-1692
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