Formotion in Fort Worth, TX

Formotion - Fort Worth, TX, a 7,000 sq ft interior remodel at 501 Hemphill Street, Suite 151, passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in June 2026. The project is complete, with construction concluding after a scheduled build window of 61 days. This renovation was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in March 2025, marking the start of a process that ended with a successful inspection more than a year later.

The work involved a significant interior alteration of an existing building in the Bricktown neighborhood of Fort Worth, Tarrant County. The estimated cost for this private project was $150,000, which translates to $21 per square foot. This figure is below the county median of $79 per square foot for similar renovation and alteration filings in Tarrant County. The total cost is also below the median estimated cost of $250,000 for this project type in the region.

Project Details and Partners

The owner of record for this development is the Cheyne Family Trust, a developer with a history of large-scale projects in the area. Their portfolio includes the Cheyne Retail Building and Cheyne Eye Center in Granbury, both of which are closed projects totaling $6,900,000. The design firm of record is Franz Architects, which has been involved in six other TDLR-registered projects across Texas, ranging from San Angelo to San Antonio. These projects include commercial and public spaces such as Long John Silver's and Marine Park Shelter.

The registered accessibility specialist for this project was Landy Perkins. The project was privately funded on private land for private use. Plan review was completed in March 2025, the same month it was registered. Construction began in April 2025, following a standard timeline for such renovations. The final inspection passed in June 2026, confirming that the building met all necessary accessibility standards.

Local Context and Permit Activity

At this street address, the City of Fort Worth has 11 permits on file issued between January 2025 and November 2025. These include plumbing, electrical, commercial building, and mechanical permits, with a total declared valuation of $190,000. Nine of these permits have a final status. The area is part of ZIP code 76104, which has a population of about 20,694 and a median household income of $56,848, according to U.S. Census American Community Survey estimates.

Nearby businesses in the Bricktown area include Justin Boot Outlet, Pediatric Eye Specialists, and Stage West Theatre. Other registered projects in the vicinity include Fort Worth Dentist and Burnett Plaza, both of which are also renovation or alteration projects. The completion of the Formotion project adds to the growing list of updated commercial spaces in this part of Fort Worth, reflecting a broader trend of investment in the local business environment.