The historic Woodhaven Country Club in Fort Worth is being reimagined.
Crescendo Development proposes transforming the 150-acre property into a vibrant community space that blends residential, recreational, and commercial elements.
The current plans envision a blend of housing, an urban farm, and potentially a nine-hole golf course, marking a significant shift from the traditional country club model, the Dallas Business Journal reported.
Initially developed in the 1970s, the property was once a popular destination for gatherings and banquets until its closure in 2022.
After acquiring the site for $8.5 million in a foreclosure auction, Crescendo is taking steps to bring the project to the Fort Worth zoning commission for review in November.
Former zoning chair and Crescendo’s owner, Will Northern, emphasizes that these plans remain flexible, calling the designs “one of 1,000 iterations,” the DBJ reported.
Northern highlighted specific sections for redevelopment: a west section could house a new community center and park space with connections to nearby Quanah Parker Park and the Trinity Trail.
In the central part of the property, a redesigned clubhouse could feature spaces for pickleball or tennis courts, a dog park, and public meeting areas, helping to draw local traffic.
Plans also include mixed-use options like retail spaces, offices, and hospitality elements intended to restore activity to the Woodhaven area. Crescendo is focused on reactivating the clubhouse and the area’s recreational spaces to foster community engagement.
According to Northern, these additions could also attract future investments in housing and recreation.
Crescendo has engaged in extensive community outreach, conducting several neighborhood meetings to gather input on what locals envision for the site. Although a developer has not yet been selected, Northern emphasized that the mixed-use vision aims to align closely with neighborhood feedback.
With a vote on rezoning pending, Woodhaven Country Club’s future remains open to change. But for now, Crescendo Development’s plans signal a significant revitalization for a long-standing Fort Worth landmark.
This article was written with the assistance of artificial intelligence.