Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership

First on 7th is a 2,054 sq ft interior renovation located at 500 West 7th Street, Suite 1050, in Fort Worth. The project, filed under the name Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership, involves the interior finish out of existing office space. This specific improvement is targeted for January 2027, following a registration with TDLR in October 2026.

The renovation is privately funded and situated on private land for private use within Tarrant County. With an estimated cost of $200,000, the project equates to $97 per square foot. This cost per square foot is above the county median of $79 for similar renovation and alteration filings, while the total estimated cost sits below the county median of $250,000. The scheduled build window of 74 days is close to the county median of 92 days for this type of work.

Design and Ownership

First on 7th L.P. is the owner and developer of record for this project. The design firm of record is idGROUP, which has been involved in six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $2,670,500. These other projects include locations in Grapevine, Irving, Dallas, and Fort Worth. Landy Perkins serves as the registered accessibility specialist for this filing. The project status is Project Registered, with plan review pending.

City of Fort Worth permit records indicate at least 25 permits on file at this street address. The 25 most recent permits were issued between June 2025 and October 2026. These permits include commercial building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical work. The declared valuations on those permits total $4,775,000. The most recent permit activity describes a tenant finish out. These records reflect activity at the address and may involve other tenants or suites.

Local Context

The project is located in ZIP code 75102. According to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates, this area has a population of about 1,722 and a median household income of $82,863. There are approximately 644 housing units, with a median owner-occupied home value of $115,400. Housing in this area is predominantly owner-occupied. Tarrant County unemployment was 4.4 percent in August 2026, lower than a year earlier. These demographic and economic figures provide context for the commercial environment in which this renovation is taking place.