Neighborhood Development for Both Residents and Tourists

Today starts our guest cohosts series, which we will have throughout May as we search for the next passionate voice for the 817 podcast. On this episode, EJ and Jimmy are joined by Ann Zadeh, former city council member and Community Design Fort Worth, executive director! The three discuss the current early voting numbers and what we should expect. They also talk about the Tarrant Appraisal District extension and the search for a new election chief due to the departure of Heider Garcia. The big story for this week's episode is a mash-up of several reports around the intersection between development and inclusivity when promoting Fort Worth to tourists and residents. How do we create space for both to work together? Well, press play, and find out what the team at 817 podcast had to say!

SHORT STORY 1: Early Voting Numbers

https://fortworthreport.org/2023/04/28/murphys-law-convenience-equity-why-fort-worth-residents-voted-early-this-year/

https://www.star-telegram.com/news/politics-government/article274330210.html

SHORT STORY 2: Tarrant Election Chief Position

https://fortworthreport.org/2023/04/26/kera-tarrant-county-looks-for-new-elections-chief-ohare-wont-rule-out-election-deniers-for-post/

SHORT STORY 3: TAD extended dispute time due to technical issues

https://news.yahoo.com/oversees-tx-appraisal-districts-tarrant-170523282.html

https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/tarrant-appraisal-district-extends-property-value-protest-deadline-says-automated-protest-tool-coming/3245459/?amp=1

BIG STORY: Neighborhood Development for Residents and Tourists

https://fortworthreport.org/2023/04/26/residents-want-visit-fort-worth-to-put-the-east-side-on-the-map-literally/

https://fortworthreport.org/2023/04/30/breathing-new-life-into-race-street-hasnt-been-easy-how-business-owners-keep-the-dream-alive/

https://fortworthreport.org/2023/04/27/nonprofit-group-could-help-guide-stockyards-on-its-upward-trajectory-council-member-says/

https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news/2023/04/24/southern-land-company-tim-downey.html

LOSSES

EJ:  https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/fort-worth/article274647426.html
Jimmy: https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/obituaries/article274756021.html
Ann: https://fortworthreport.org/2023/04/28/murphys-law-convenience-equity-why-fort-worth-residents-voted-early-this-year/

WINS

EJ: https://wallethub.com/edu/best-cities-to-start-a-business/2281
Jimmy: https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/fort-worth/article274739051.html
Ann: https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/video/new-skate-park-opens-in-fort-worths-southside/