Downtown Fort Worth, Inc.
Non-profit OrganizationsTexas, United States11-50 Employees
Downtown Fort Worth, Inc. (DFWI) is a nonprofit organization based in Fort Worth, Texas that concentrates on planning, advocacy, public space coordination, and project management for Downtown Fort Worth. It acts as a liaison, ombudsman, and information source for property owners, residents, business owners, lenders, community organizations, and policymakers, supporting the development and governance of the downtown area. Through leadership of programs, projects, and partnerships, DFWI seeks to transform downtown into a vibrant place to live, visit, enjoy, and conduct business. DFWI's work covers representing the interests of downtown businesses and residents, strategic planning, and promoting economic development, including initiatives tied to TIF #3. It manages streetscape improvements (PID #1 and #14), conducts research, and collaborates with public and private partners to advance quality growth downtown. The organization also handles marketing and promotion, security enhancements, park improvements, and events to support the downtown community. In 2025, the International Downtown Association awarded DFWI the Downtown Achievement Award of Excellence for the T&P Passage Project.