PWST23004: Residential Rebuild Phase 1(Carla Ave to Cloudcroft Dr)

The City of Arlington is undertaking a significant renovation at 101 W. Abram St. in Central Arlington, a project registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation under the filing name PWST23004: Residential Rebuild Phase 1(Carla Ave to Cloudcroft Dr). This work involves the installation of 4-inch thick reinforced concrete sidewalks and 36 ADA-compliant barrier-free ramps, covering a total area of 24,840 sq ft. The estimated cost for this public infrastructure improvement is $297,000.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. serves as the design firm of record, with George A Patterson acting as the registered accessibility specialist. The scope of work is detailed in the TDLR filing, specifying the exact materials and quantities required to ensure accessibility standards are met. This project is part of a broader effort by the city to maintain and upgrade its public right-of-way infrastructure in a central location near several local businesses and civic offices.

Construction is scheduled to start in June 2026 and is scheduled to finish in June 2027. TDLR completed plan review in August 2026, confirming that the design meets state accessibility requirements. The project utilizes public funds and involves public land, reflecting the city's commitment to accessible public spaces. The build window spans 365 days, which is longer than the 92-day median for similar renovation projects in Tarrant County.

Project Context and Comparison

The estimated cost of $297,000 is above the $250,000 median for renovation and alteration filings in Tarrant County. However, the cost per square foot is $12, which is below the county median of $79 per sq ft. This discrepancy highlights the nature of the work, which focuses on linear sidewalk installation and ramp construction rather than high-value interior finishes. The City of Arlington has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $4,984,475, including work on Arlington City Hall and the Elzie Odom Athletic Center.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. has designed six other TDLR-registered projects across Texas, with a combined value of $11,607,095. Their portfolio includes projects in Austin, Coppell, Celina, Addison, and Dallas. This experience supports the technical requirements of the Arlington project, particularly the integration of ADA-compliant ramps into the existing streetscape. The project is located in ZIP code 76010, an area with a population of about 55,610 and a median household income of $43,811 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 estimates.