Project intelligenceTDLR TABS2026017149Renovation/Alteration
Funding type

This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.

Image Studios The Foundry in Fort Worth, TX

2609 Whitmore Street, Fort Worth, TX, 76107

Opening ~Dec 2026Project Registered

Image Studios The Foundry is a renovation/alteration project at 2609 Whitmore Street, Fort Worth, in Tarrant County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Dec 2026. The project has an estimated value of $1.4M across about 6,201 sq ft.

Estimated project value
$1.4M
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Estimated construction cost supplied in the TDLR filing. This is not a current property appraisal or a final construction invoice.

Reported floor area
6,201 ft²
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Estimated cost / ft²
$234/sqft
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Scheduled duration
4 months
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Apr 8, 2026237 days across supplied datesDec 1, 2026

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  1. Project registered · TDLR filing

    Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

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  2. Scheduled construction start · Scheduled date

    A date supplied in the filing; this does not confirm that work started or finished.

    115 days after the preceding date shown.

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  3. Scheduled completion · Scheduled date

    A date supplied in the filing; this does not confirm that work started or finished.

    122 days after the preceding date shown.

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📰About Image Studios The Foundry

Image Studios The Foundry is a $1,450,000 renovation project located at 2609 Whitmore Street in Fort Worth. The scope of work involves alterations to create 32 separate salon suites within a 6,201 sq ft facility. This specific renovation is registered with TDLR and is targeted for December 2026.

Project Scope and Cost

The development is privately funded on private land for private use. The estimated cost of $1,450,000 represents a rate of $234 per square foot. This figure is above the county median of $79 per square foot for similar renovation and alteration filings in Tarrant County. The scheduled build window of 122 days is longer than the county median of 92 days for this project type.

AP FW Foundry LP serves as the owner and developer of record. The design firm of record is 708 Studios, LLC. Jeffery L Kelley is the registered accessibility specialist for this filing. The project is situated within a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area, specifically zone AE, according to the National Flood Hazard Layer.

Local Context and Records

City of Fort Worth permit records show seven permits on file at this street address, issued between February 2025 and August 2026. These include plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and commercial building permits with total declared valuations of $750,000. The most recent permit on file is a plumbing permit. The owner has two other TDLR-registered projects in Fort Worth, including the Foundry District Portfolio and another project named Foundry.

The surrounding ZIP code 76107 has an estimated population of 31,112 and a median household income of $79,473, according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates. The area features 17,957 housing units and is mostly renter-occupied. Tarrant County unemployment stood at 4.6 percent in July 2026, a figure higher than a year earlier.

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Project has been registered with TDLR and is in pre-construction phase

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Image Studios The Foundry is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 2609 Whitmore Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107 in Fort Worth, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $1.4M covering 6,201 sq ft. AP FW Foundry LP is the property owner and 708 Studios, LLC is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on April 8, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Image Studios The Foundry open for business?

The TDLR record indicates the project is registered and targeted for December 2026. Construction status is distinct from business operations, and the filing does not confirm an opening date or current operational status.

Who is developing the salon suites at 2609 Whitmore Street?

AP FW Foundry LP is the owner and developer of record. 708 Studios, LLC is the design firm of record, and Jeffery L Kelley is the registered accessibility specialist.

What is the total size of the renovation?

The project encompasses 6,201 sq ft of space. The scope of work includes renovations to create 32 separate salon suites within this area.

What is the estimated cost per square foot?

The estimated cost is $1,450,000 for 6,201 sq ft, which computes to $234 per square foot. This is above the Tarrant County median of $79 per square foot for similar filings.

What is Image Studios The Foundry?

Image Studios The Foundry is a renovation/alteration project at 2609 Whitmore Street in Fort Worth, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Renovations to create 32 separate salon suites (6,201 sq. ft.)

Is Image Studios The Foundry open in Fort Worth?

Image Studios The Foundry is still under construction in Fort Worth, TX, with an estimated completion of Dec 2026 according to its TDLR registration.

Where is Image Studios The Foundry located?

Image Studios The Foundry is located at 2609 Whitmore Street, Fort Worth, TX, 76107, in Tarrant County.

Who is the owner or developer of Image Studios The Foundry?

AP FW Foundry LP is the property owner/developer of record for Image Studios The Foundry, per its TDLR project registration.

Who is the architect or design firm for Image Studios The Foundry?

708 Studios, LLC is the design firm of record for Image Studios The Foundry, according to its TDLR filing.

How much does Image Studios The Foundry cost and how big is it?

Image Studios The Foundry has an estimated construction value of $1.4M and approximately 6,201 square feet (about $234/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.

Scope of Work

Renovations to create 32 separate salon suites (6,201 sq. ft.)

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.

Location & views

2609 Whitmore Street, Fort Worth, TX, 76107

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Related City Permits

Building permits found at or near this location

2609 WHITMORE ST, Fort Worth, TX 76107
IssuedMechanicalGeneralAug 2026
FTW-PM26-08222
2609 WHITMORE ST, Fort Worth, TX 76107

PLUMBING PERMIT

IssuedPlumbingGeneralAug 2026
FTW-PP26-15697
2609 WHITMORE ST, Fort Worth, TX 76107

PLUMBING PERMIT

ApprovedPlumbing BackflowBackflowAug 2026
FTW-PP26-15698
2609 WHITMORE ST, Fort Worth, TX 76107
IssuedElectricalGeneralJul 2026
FTW-PE26-08413
2609 WHITMORE ST, Fort Worth, TX 76107

Interior finish-out, no exterior work. No demo. Become a Hair salon.

VoidRemodelSales and ServiceApr 2026
$750K
FTW-PB26-05428

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