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This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Cook Children's West Tower in Fort Worth, TX
801 7th Avenue, Fort Worth, TX, 76104
Cook Children's West Tower is a new construction project at 801 7th Avenue, Fort Worth, in Tarrant County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Apr 2029. The project has an estimated value of $523.5M across about 750,000 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $523.5M
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- Reported floor area
- 750,000 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $698/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 3y 11mo
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280 days after the preceding date shown.
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89 days after the preceding date shown.
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1,042 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Cook Children's West Tower
Cook Childrens Medical Center is building the West Tower at 801 7th Avenue in Fort Worth. This new construction project covers 750,000 square feet across 10 levels, including three below grade. The estimated cost is $523,500,000, making it a major addition to the Tarrant County healthcare landscape.
The scope of work, as listed in the TDLR filing, is the core and shell of the tower. HKS Inc is the design firm of record for this project. The registered accessibility specialist is Kimberly J Goss. The project is privately funded on private land for private use.
Timeline and Status
Construction started in June 2025. TDLR completed plan review in June 2026. The project is scheduled to finish in April 2029. The TDLR status is Review Complete. This timeline spans approximately 1,411 days, which is longer than the median scheduled build window of 214 days for new construction projects in Tarrant County.
The cost per square foot is $698, which is above the county median of $120 for similar new construction filings. The total estimated cost places this project in the top quarter of Tarrant County new construction projects by value. Cook Childrens Medical Center has six other TDLR-registered projects in the area, totaling $5,145,000, most of which are renovations or alterations at the same Fort Worth location.
City of Fort Worth permit records show at least 25 permits on file at this street address, with the most recent issued between December 2025 and July 2026. These include commercial building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical permits. The declared valuations on these permits total $533,085,000. The site is located in ZIP code 76104, where the median household income is estimated at $56,848 and housing is mostly renter-occupied.
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Cook Children's West Tower is a New Construction project located at 801 7th Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76104 in Fort Worth, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $523.5M covering 750,000 sq ft. Cook Childrens Medical Center is the property owner and HKS Inc is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on March 23, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the West Tower open?
No. The TDLR record indicates construction is ongoing and scheduled to finish in April 2029. The project status is Review Complete, but the building is not yet operational.
Who is designing the West Tower?
HKS Inc is the design firm of record for the Cook Childrens West Tower project in Fort Worth, Texas.
What is the square footage of the new tower?
The project is 750,000 square feet, consisting of the core and shell of the West Tower with 10 levels.
When did construction start?
Construction started in June 2025, according to the TDLR filing. Plan review was completed in June 2026.
Is this project publicly funded?
No. The project is privately funded, located on private land, and intended for private use by Cook Childrens Medical Center.
What is Cook Children's West Tower?
Cook Children's West Tower is a new construction project at 801 7th Avenue in Fort Worth, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: This is the Core and Shell of the West Tower. About 750,000 SF with 10 levels (3 below grade).
Is Cook Children's West Tower open in Fort Worth?
Cook Children's West Tower is still under construction in Fort Worth, TX, with an estimated completion of Apr 2029 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Cook Children's West Tower located?
Cook Children's West Tower is located at 801 7th Avenue, Fort Worth, TX, 76104, in Tarrant County.
Who is the owner or developer of Cook Children's West Tower?
Cook Childrens Medical Center is the property owner/developer of record for Cook Children's West Tower, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Cook Children's West Tower?
HKS Inc is the design firm of record for Cook Children's West Tower, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Cook Children's West Tower cost and how big is it?
Cook Children's West Tower has an estimated construction value of $523.5M and approximately 750,000 square feet (about $698/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
This is the Core and Shell of the West Tower. About 750,000 SF with 10 levels (3 below grade).
Note: This project is registered under the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) program. TDLR registration is required for commercial and public facility construction to ensure compliance with accessibility requirements under Texas Government Code Chapter 469.
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801 7th Avenue, Fort Worth, TX, 76104
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