Neighborhood Improvement Program

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Program Overview

The Neighborhood Improvement Program (NIP) is a strategic, place-based initiative designed to coordinate public infrastructure investments and neighborhood enhancements within targeted areas of the City of Fort Worth.
The program integrates data-driven neighborhood selection, community engagement and cross-departmental coordination to deliver capital improvements that address infrastructure needs and improve neighborhood conditions.
NIP focuses on creating measurable improvements in neighborhood safety, accessibility and quality of life through coordinated public investment.

Mission

To improve neighborhood conditions and quality of life through strategic, data-driven capital investments and collaborative partnerships.

More Information

Como (2021)

The Como Area has been selected as the fifth Neighborhood Improvement Program target area. As part of this program, funds have been set aside by City Council to provide $3.19 million in funding for public safety, capital improvements and neighborhood revitalization to the Como neighborhood.

Stop Six (2017)

Stop Six has been selected as the first Neighborhood Improvement Program target area. A first-of-its-kind project, the pilot program will use funds set aside by City Council to improve neighborhood vitality and give residents paths to self-sufficiency.

New Mitchell (2026)

The New Mitchell area, located in Council District 8, will receive a $4 million grant under the Neighborhood Improvement Program, which will commence in 2026. This transformative project will span three years and involve community engagement, collaborations with external partners and partnerships with other City departments.

Seminary (2024)

The Seminary neighborhood was selected in December 2023 to receive a $4 million Neighborhood Improvement Program, which will begin in 2024.

Worth Heights (2024)

The Worth Heights neighborhood was selected in December 2023 to receive a $4 million Neighborhood Improvement Program, which will begin in 2024.

Historic Marine (2023)

The Historic Marine was selected as the neighborhood to focus its $3,887,650 Neighborhood Improvement Program allocation in 2023. The Neighborhood Improvement Program is an annual effort of the City of Fort Worth, implemented by Neighborhood Services Department staff, that provides targeted capital investments to improve the quality of life and enhance public safety. Announced 2023 - more >>>

Ash Crescent (2019)

Ash Crescent has been selected as the second Neighborhood Improvement Program target area. As part of this program, funds set aside by City Council will be used to improve neighborhood vitality and give residents paths to self-sufficiency. Announced 2018 - more >>>

Northside Area (2019)

The Northside Area has been selected as the third Neighborhood Improvement Program target area. As part of this program, funds set aside by City Council will be used to improve neighborhood vitality and give residents paths to self-sufficiency. Announced 2019 - more >>>

Las Vegas Trail (2022)

The Las Vegas Trail Neighborhood, also known as “LVT,” is a distressed neighborhood on the west side of Fort Worth that is experiencing high levels of crime and economic distress. The neighborhood’s predominant land use is dense multifamily housing with minimal amounts of commercial development, jobs or community services.

Rosemont Area (2020)

The Rosemont Area has been selected as the fourth Neighborhood Improvement Program target area. As part of this program, funds set aside by City Council will be used to improve neighborhood vitality and give residents paths to self-sufficiency.

Fairhaven (2025)

The Fairhaven neighborhood was selected in February 2025 to receive $4.2 million in Neighborhood Improvement Program funding, Neighborhoods are selected for the program based on factors such as financial distress, available opportunities and the current state of the area.