City of Fort Worth, TX
08/25/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/25/2024 10:19
Groundbreaking set for third phase of Stop Six housing
Groundbreaking set for third phase of Stop Six housing
Published on August 25, 2024
Experience the groundbreaking on Babers Manor, the third phase of the housing plan in the Stop Six Choice Neighborhood Initiative. Leaders from the Stop Six neighborhood, the City of Fort Worth and others will celebrate the start of construction on the multifamily housing community.
Event details: 9:30-11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County Eastside Branch, 4651 Ramey Ave.
About the project: Babers Manor will be an 80-unit, mixed-income family community paying tribute to community leader Clarence Donald Babers. The development, situated between South Hughes Avenue and South Edgewood Terrace in Council District 5, will include 51 low-income units and 29 market-rate units.
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs awarded housing tax credits to help finance project development.
What they're saying: "We're so excited and proud to welcome our beloved community to Babers Manor with all services and amenities needed to succeed in a modern housing environment," said Fort Worth Mayor Pro Tem Gyna Bivens, who represents the Stop Six neighborhood. "The nation recognized Mr. Babers for leading the public housing rebuild in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina as directed by President George W. Bush. Mr. Babers worked tirelessly to ensure that those that were displaced were provided modern and safe housing. We are honored to recognize Mr. Babers in the city he called home."
Photo:Babers Manor construction is anticipated to last 18 months.
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