Archive for April 9th, 2009

Local news: Austin at Fort Worth Real Estate blog sounds the alarm: new home starts have slowed. He cites an article in the Fort Worth Business Press stating that new home starts are down 50%. And he writes about the new gay-themed housing at TCU, asking “is this self-segregation?”

Meanwhile Steve at West and Clear comes out with a major dis directed at the Star-Telegram’s recent introduction of the DWF.com “Ink,” which seems to be planning to compete with Fort Worth’s profitable Fort Worth Weekly. “Who gives an eff,” he asks, “about DFW.com?” he asks.

In other journalism news, a new glossy luxury magazine, 360 West, will be covering affluent Fort Worth.  First issue will feature an interview with Darryl Woods, the Fort Worth Opera’s director. 

Finally, in the area of arts and architecture, Julie at SilverSmyth writes about how to represent your brand on Twitter, and Kevin at Fortworthology has photographed the new park near the Depot Lofts in east downtown.