Rendering courtesy of Merriman Anderson Architects / Hoque Global
Hoque Global's proposed development at East Rosedale Street and Evans Avenue spans 7.5 acres on separate east and west blocks.
Two years after the City of Fort Worth selected Hoque Global to develop several vacant lots at Evans Avenue and East Rosedale Street, neighbors now have a visual on what that project might look like.
Hoque Global and designer Merriman Anderson Architects have released renderings of their proposed Evans & Rosedale development, expected to break ground in 2022. Final design plans have yet to be approved by the city and area stakeholders; but according to Hoque Global, locals can expect to see multifamily residential units; townhomes; green space; a playground; a "neighborhood-centric, food-and-beverage concept"; and a grocery store. Additionally, Hoque Global is looking to build a "roastery-by-day, brewery-by-night concept" currently dubbed "Neighborhood Brew."
The project stretches 7.5 acres over separate east and west blocks, envisioned to include 27,000 square feet of commercial space at ground level and approximately 320 residential units above. Building design takes inspiration from existing structures in the area, such as Evans Plaza. Townhomes will line the eastern portion of the site, adjacent to the residential community; and larger structures will stand further west, with the apartment reaching four or five stories near South Freeway.
Rendering courtesy of Merriman Anderson Architects / Hoque Global
The project also includes green space and a playground.
Developers promise diverse housing by way of apartments and townhomes, "built around affordability and inclusivity" with a number of units available at below-market rates, according to Hoque Global. Spaces dubbed "live/work units" will also allow tenants to both reside and do business in one place.
“Unlike most developments, our residential plans were not driven by density," Steven Shelley, multifamily partner with Hoque Global, said in a statement. "We planned around the city’s call for mixed-income housing and worked with our architects to come up with a design that would incorporate spaciousness, amenities, and affordability, including live/work units that meet the growing need for people working from home."
Rendering courtesy of Merriman Anderson Architects / Hoque Global
Early renderings depict a mixed-use development with retail space at ground level and residential units above.
The plans come following a series of meetings held between the developers and community members, the most recent of which took place Thursday at Shamblee Library.
“This development will become a gateway growth district not just for this community, but its neighbors as well,” Hoque Global vice president Arthur Santa-Maria said in a statement. “We’ve been heavily engaged with the Historic Southside community, incorporating input and addressing concerns to make sure that we are being mindful of values and goals from the local community. We recognize that this is an area rich in culture and history.”
Those looking to learn more about the project can do so via the city's website, which also includes a link to a feedback survey that the public can respond to by Sept. 30.
Rendering courtesy of Merriman Anderson Architects / Hoque Global
While plans have yet to be approved by the City of Fort Worth and area stakeholders, initial designs depict outdoor courtyards adjacent to residential and retail space.
