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THE 2026 PANTHER DEN

An Urban Design Competition for Young Developers in the Making

The 2026 Panther Den

February 5 - March 5, 2026

@ TBD

KICK-OFF - February 5 | 5:30 PM | @Wine Haus

1628 Park Pl Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76110


EXPERT PANEL - February 19 | 5:30 PM | @TBD


COMPETITION - March 5 | 11:00 AM​ | @TBD


The annual Panther Den Design Competition is a chance for our young leaders to meet and work together on innovative concepts and get their work in front of industry leaders. 


Each year a different site in the greater Fort Worth area is selected for the entrants to design a development plan for.


This hands-on competition is a great way for them to learn more about the development process.

THE 2026 PANTHER DEN

Thank you to our 2026 Panther Den Sponsors!

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Register to participate in the Panther Den

Registration for the 2026 Panther Den Urban Design Competition is OPEN!

Panther Den Participant

$100

See Who is Attending

More Event Details

Click on the graphic below to learn more.

The YLC Panther Den Sub-Committee

This is a Young Leader Steering Committee Sub-Committee that helps plan the YLC Panther Den - a charrette design competition for Young Leaders. This committee also helps get local students involved in the competition

- When they meet -

This committee meets once a month, about 4-6 months prior to the event.

The YLC Panther Den Sub-Committee
is chaired by
Kirklen Villarreal

Kirklen Villarreal

Muckleroy & Falls

Ashleigh McDonald

Ashleigh McDonald

Ofi Chito

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