DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGES | Real Estate Council of Greater Fort Worth

Government Affairs

Addressing Development Challenges

How we address development challenges

The Government Affairs Committee is dedicated to addressing key challenges impacting our region's development. With a decade of experience, we actively track and tackle issues that shape the landscape of Fort Worth, Arlington, and Tarrant County.

About the Committee

The Government Affairs Committee is chaired by Bowie Holland - Empire Holdings.

The committee meets monthly on the third Monday of the month at 8:00 at Dunaway Associates and on Zoom.

If you are interested in getting involved with this committee, please contact Bowie.

Current Initiatives

Panther Island

Fort Worth Development Process

Economic Development

Regional Bonds

Water & Roadway Impact Fees

Stormwater Impact Areas/Local Flooding

Transportation Issues and Solutions

Other Projects

Fort Worth Development Recommendations & Follow-Up

REC of GFW presented ten recommendations to the City of Fort Worth in 2022/2023, aiming to enhance the local development process. We conducted a follow-up survey among developers and city staff to assess the city's progress in implementing these recommendations.

Developer's Survey

REC of GFW conducted surveys in 2019 and September 2022, collaborating with the City of Fort Worth to evaluate the development process. Our surveys compared Fort Worth's process to other cities, identified improvements and highlighted current challenges.

Bi-Annual Citizen's Poll

REC of GFW conducts bi-annual polls of Fort Worth voters to gather citizen input, shaping our influence on future development. Sharing results with members, community leaders, and policymakers, these surveys inform projects and programs, guiding the Government Affairs Committee's work.